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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
Beautiful grounds, gorgeous view of the Colombia River. Room mostly comfortable except for the AC blowing right at the bed so you're either freezing or hot. Not impressed with the restaurant - over priced steaks never really cooked right.
Departure54386851050
It was our first time there and we had a great time. Monty was wonderful at check in and very friendly. Room was small but had everything we needed and more. It was loud from the neighbors but that didn't stop our fun time. The grounds were beautiful to explore but would have been better with the lights on at night.
WSU_AJ21 - Vancouver, Washington
This is a very nice old hotel, with excellent service and a fine dining room. There are two problems, though: it is a next to a freeway, which means incessant noise if you are in the grounds, and there is a $20 “hospitality fee” for use of the grounds, which sounds like a bad joke. Really! Otherwise nice.
ptolemy10 - alexandria
The grounds are simply beautiful and the rooms are nice, although small. I like it when I can unpack some things especially in the bathroom. Unfortunately, there wasn’t anywhere to store things like make-up or skin care items that I always travel with. No place to unpack clothing except for one small closet, no drawers except in the bedside table. We enjoyed the restaurants for breakfast and dinner. Lovely seating outdoors with gorgeous views of the Columbia River. A lovely waterfall.
Dianne G
Showed up to check in at 3:30 and assured room would be ready at 4. Did not get into room until almost 5 after checking w/desk agent every 15 min. Not offered a drink in bar or anything. Free coffee in lobby in morning. Gorgeous grounds.
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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