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On a bluff overlooking the Columbia River sits Oregon(TM)s most exclusive Inn, the Columbia Gorge Hotel. Built in 1904 as the Wah Gwin Gwin Hotel (Native American for "rushing water" for the 208' waterfall on the grounds), the Columbia Gorge was painstakingly restored to its former level of grandeur in the early 1980(TM)s. Today, guests of the Columbia Gorge can delight in the breathtaking beauty of the river and surrounding landscape, while relaxing in the gracious comforts of an elegant and inviting hotel.
Columbia Gorge Hotel
4000 Westcliff Drive
Hood River, Oregon
97031
Nearest Airport: PDX
Really lovely location. The hotel is really trying. The facility and room were very clean. The place is a treasure and be sure to get river side rooms.
Dawn B
My daughter got married there March 20 th there. Everything went beautiful the weather the employees were nice. It was very nice surroundings.
Glen V
This hotel was extremely scenic upon arriving. The interior was reminiscent of the 1920s with portraits of Valentino adorning the walls in the foyer living room with a cozy gas fireplace. The restaurant had a varied, mouthwatering menu and the service was excellent.The rooms had an old world feel to them, but were mostly refurbished and updated. What we loved most was the varied gallery of paintings on walls on each floor and the old-fashioned lever driven elevator that was run by the staff. The views and the grounds were exquisite with a waterfall cascading by a lookout. An unusual and historic landmark hotel that’s definitely worth a visit.
Melodye B - Portland, Oregon
Great historic hotel, Sno- Cat approved. check it up👍
Harold H
My husband and I spent a night here. It’s a beautiful, quaint, vintage feeling hotel. It felt like we were staying in a bedroom of an old house (in a good way!). The elevator is original and a staff member has to operate it for anyone wanting to utilize it. The grounds are beautiful, the staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and large. The bed and pillows were comfortable. The bathroom was nice. Only negative: We could hear the people in the room above us walking around after we had gone to bed. I would recommend.
SMA1126 - Nashville, Tennessee
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I purchased a package at the Columbia Gorge Hotel, Hood River, OR. We live only 70 miles from this venue, but we were surprised at how little we knew about the area. The room, meals and other amenities were outstanding. The Hotel staff was very friendly, helpful and they went out of their way to fulfill our every need. This made a very wonderful 46th wedding anniversary.
-E. Perry
My husband and I stayed at the Columbia Gorge Hotel last October. We thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality of the hotel, including the wonderful dinner along with the bountiful breakfast each morning that was also included. The spa package was also quite a treat.
-C. Landry