Must-see hotels in Columbia River Gorge

  • Society Hotel – Bingen

    Columbia River Gorge

    It's a historic hotel, it's a hostel, it's a retreat center and it's a spa. Whoever you are, there's a space for you on beautiful grounds amongst modern,…

  • Balch Hotel

    Columbia River Gorge

    On the outskirts of tiny Dufur, 13 miles south of The Dalles, this three-story brick historic hotel has a jaw-dropping view of Mt Hood. It's heavily…

  • Skamania Lodge

    Columbia River Gorge

    Up the hill from the Bridge of the Gods is the gorge's biggest and cushiest resort. Facilities include hiking trails, tennis courts, a spa, an indoor…

  • McMenamins Edgefield

    Columbia River Gorge

    This former county poor farm, restored by the McMenamin brothers, is now a one-of-a-kind, 38-acre complex with a dizzying variety of services. There's a…

  • Hood River Hotel

    Columbia River Gorge

    Located right in the heart of downtown, this lovingly restored 1913 hotel offers comfortable, hip yet vintage rooms. Beds are comfy but some bathrooms are…

  • Cousins' Country Inn

    Columbia River Gorge

    This upscale motel offers 97 beautiful modern rooms, the fanciest (in 'The Barn') with gas fireplace, outdoor deck or patio and huge shower stalls with…

  • Celilo Inn

    Columbia River Gorge

    The beautifully remodeled Celilo Inn was once an old motel, but is now a slick and trendy stay with gorgeous contemporary rooms, many offering views of…

  • Gorge View B&B

    Columbia River Gorge

    Catering to outdoor sports enthusiasts is this tasteful yet casual B&B. There's a four-bunk room for single travelers, along with peeks at the river from…

  • Columbia Gorge Hotel

    Columbia River Gorge

    Hood River's most famous place to stay is this historic Spanish-style hotel, set high on a cliff above the Columbia. The atmosphere is classy and the…

  • Hood River B&B

    Columbia River Gorge

    Friendly owners Jane and Jim Nichols have made their casual B&B into a homey and comfortable place to stay. Choose from one of four rooms, two with…

  • Westcliff Lodge

    Columbia River Gorge

    Some rooms at this basic but friendly motel have river views, and suites come with amenities like fireplace, kitchenette and Jacuzzi. It's next to the…

  • Inn of the White Salmon

    Columbia River Gorge

    Over in White Salmon, WA, is this very pleasant and contemporary 22-room inn with sleek, modern rooms, bookish decor and a lovely patio with a…

  • Hood River Hostel

    Columbia River Gorge

    A friendly, outdoors-oriented hostel in a modern building, these new-ish digs are walking distance from downtown. Breakfast is included in the price and…

  • Ainsworth State Park

    Columbia River Gorge

    This campground near I-84 caters more to RVs – there's definitely highway noise – but there are six walk-in tent sites with a little more peace and quiet,…

  • Carson Hot Springs Resort

    Columbia River Gorge

    This rustic, locally loved resort has standard hotel rooms and a charming historic bathhouse where you can soak in a mineral bath and then be wrapped up…

  • Viento State Park

    Columbia River Gorge

    Located 8 miles west of Hood River is this campground between the highway and river; note it's next to the train tracks, so expect to hear trains at all…