Bicycles with flower-filled front baskets parked outside the Inn at Lynden
A modern hotel suite with a living area and a bedroom separated by an artistic wooden room divider. The living area features a gray sofa, cream armchairs, a wooden coffee table with a vase of flowers and magazines, a TV on a small white table, and a
A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands with lamps, a small round table with a flower vase, two chairs, and two windows showing an outside view of buildings.
A woman with blonde curly hair in a black shirt and beige pants stands next to a black bicycle with a black basket on the back, smiling and looking to her right, in front of a beige wall with the words "The INN at LYNDEN".
Bicycles with flower-filled front baskets parked outside the Inn at Lynden
A modern hotel suite with a living area and a bedroom separated by an artistic wooden room divider. The living area features a gray sofa, cream armchairs, a wooden coffee table with a vase of flowers and magazines, a TV on a small white table, and a
A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands with lamps, a small round table with a flower vase, two chairs, and two windows showing an outside view of buildings.
A woman with blonde curly hair in a black shirt and beige pants stands next to a black bicycle with a black basket on the back, smiling and looking to her right, in front of a beige wall with the words "The INN at LYNDEN".

Welcome…we’re glad you’re here!

The 100-year-old Waples Mercantile Building is the vibrant home for the Inn at Lynden. Our boutique hotel is one of a select few in Washington State that reside in a structure listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. We share our home with a distinctive group of restaurant and retail merchants who together infuse convenience, comfort and interest into the charming town of Lynden.

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Two beds in hotel room

Rooms & Suites

Each of our 35 rooms offers stylish and serene comfort in a setting that highlights the building's rich history. Visitors love the warm ambience of the wood flooring and supporting beams cut from ancient Douglas Fir trees and set in place over 100 years ago.

Choose from a variety of different room types, with king or queen beds and luxurious ensuites. Or, treat yourself to a stay in the deluxe Celebration Suite. Find your perfect room here.

Conference room with large table and chairs around

Meeting Rooms

Whether you’re planning a meeting, retreat, or celebration, the Inn offers a variety of inviting spaces to fit your gathering. Each blends the building’s historic character with modern comfort, creating a distinctive setting for productive sessions or memorable events.

With flexible layouts and a convenient downtown location, our event spaces make it easy to bring people together in style. Learn more about hosting your next gathering here.

Customers making a purchase at Cheeks Jeans

Shop & Dine

Not only is the Waples Mercantile Building the home of the Inn At Lynden, it is also home to four unique specialty shops.

Just steps from their rooms, guests can enjoy unique shopping and dining without leaving the building. Discover the latest trends in women’s clothing, best-selling books, home goods and more. Or, enjoy a tasty meal and a drink at the local favorite tap house or cafe. Learn more here.

  • “A clean, very nice, updated hotel. The customer service is top notch and friendly.”

    -Paul

  • “This is a great hotel! Cute little town, clean and cozy, with an old world bakery right across the street. The bed was incredibly comfortable!”

    -Sophie

  • “This lovely boutique hotel exceeded all expectations, and going forward will be our first (probably only) choice when visiting Whatcom County.”

    -Jo

  • “The best place to stay in Lynden! Comfortable rooms, a beautiful building, close to shopping and events downtown. The staff and owners are so friendly and helpful!”

    -Jordan

Exterior view of the historic Waples Mercantile Building in Lynden Washington, now home to The Inn at Lynden and other retailers.
Logo for the Waples Mercantile Building, established 1914.

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