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Welcome to Best Western Plus Columbia River Inn, your Cascade Locks “home away from home.” Best Western Plus Columbia River Inn aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year.
Sturgeon Viewing Pond and Interpretive Center (2.0 mi), located nearby, makes Best Western Plus Columbia River Inn a great place to stay for those interested in visiting this popular Cascade Locks landmark.
Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the hotel.
Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel features 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and express check-in and check-out, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a pool and free breakfast. If you are driving to Best Western Cascade Locks, free parking is available.
If you like cafes, Best Western Cascade Locks is conveniently located near Jumpin' Jax Java.
If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Dry Creek Falls Hike (0.1 mi) or Lorang Fine Art (0.4 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance.
Best Western Plus Columbia River Inn puts the best of Cascade Locks at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
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The Best Western Plus Columbia River Inn garners high marks for its impeccably clean rooms, which come with comfortable beds and are often recommended for their breathtaking river views, especially from the balconies. Guests appreciate the hotel's value, highlighting the complimentary breakfast and reasonably priced room upgrades.
The friendly staff and prime location, with easy access to downtown and local attractions, contribute to the hotel's relaxing atmosphere. While some guests note a lack of dining options and absence of a pool, the overall sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive.
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This is probably the nicest Best Western we have ever stayed in. The lady in reception was so warm and welcoming, and we loved our 2 Queen bed room with the beautiful river view. I had read some of the reviews that talked about noise from passing trains, but we didn't hear a thing. We are so glad we chose this hotel for our one night stay, we were only sorry that we couldn't have stayed here longer.Would definitely come back if we are ever again in the area.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This is our second visit to the BW Plus Columbia River Inn. Located along the beautiful Columbia River is has wonderful walking paths on the property and great views. We booked a river view room with a balcony so we could completely take in the river. The hotel is older but is very clean and kept up. The staff is so friendly. They do accept pets in certain rooms so check ahead to make sure they have an available pet room. There is only one downfall -- there is a train that runs between the hotel and the river. They provide ear plugs in every room. We choose the view and tolerate the train. You can always request a less expensive street view room for less train noise. Breakfast is included at the restaurant next door to the hotel.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Balcony room for great views. Street view for less train noise.
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Response from Sandy P, General Manager at Best Western Plus Columbia River Inn
Responded 27 Feb 2020
Thank you for staying with us while traveling in the Gorge. We are pleased you enjoyed your time with us. I hope you can return to the area and we invite you to stay with us again.
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This is a terrific place with great views and a great location for hiking, biking, and exploring the gorge area. The room was large with a very comfortable bed and great views of the river and the Bridge of the Gods. The staff, especially Lauren at the front desk, is all amazing. So helpful and friendly. Offering a variety of breakfast choices freshly made at the restaurant next door was an excellent Covid accommodation. The room was large enough to easily bring back food to the room and enjoy the views while we ate. It was very convenient to have a guest laundry available. This is one of the best Best Western hotels we've ever stayed at and we hope to return again some day. We would definitely stay at this one rather than the one in Hood River.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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My husband and I just had a 3 night staycation here. Our room was very nice, spacious and clean. The restaurant is a must!!! Great views and wonderful food and service. The pool and hot tub were great. We took advantage of the little beach attached and rented a 2 person kayak. There is plenty of things to do in the area. The staff were all wearing mask and were always around keeping the hotel disinfected. In the morning the free grab and go breakfast was a great option.
We had a fantastic time and will be back again soon.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Sandy Place, General Manager at Best Western Plus Columbia River Inn
Responded 17 Sept 2020
Thank you for staying with us here in the Columbia River Gorge and your kind remarks. I hope you can retrun to the are and we invite you to stay with us again.
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I stayed here for one night and left under protest - I loved it here!
Based on what I needed to accomplish on my PNW itinerary, Cascade Locks was the only place that made sense and this hotel seemed worth the splurge. I booked one night in a riverfront room with a balcony and I was thrilled. The balcony gave me incredible views of the river and the bridge at all times of day.
I grew up next to train tracks and have lived in major cities so the train being so close didn't bother me at all. For those who it might, the hotel helpfully includes earplugs in the room. Breakfast was served at the restaurant next door; you can use the voucher for breakfast to go. Even though it was takeaway, it was tasty and filling.
I needed to drop my luggage at the hotel for a few hours because I was heading out to Multnomah Falls for some hiking but arrived before check-in. The staff were great, confirming that this was possible when I booked and even calling once my room was ready.
As a solo car-less traveler, this hotel was everything I needed: beautiful and convenient to the Columbia Gorge Express bus. I strongly recommend staying here if your plans bring you through Cascade Locks.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Splurge the extra bit for a riverfront / balcony room for great views
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Response from Andrea Myhill, General Manager at Best Western Plus Columbia River Inn
Responded 15 Nov 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review. Our location really does make a great jumping off point for outdoor enthusiasts. With the CGE bus adding new stops along its route every year it has opened the Gorge up so everyone can enjoy the historical scenic area. I am pleased to hear that the staff was so accommodating, that is what we strive for. I hope to see you on your next Pacific Northwest adventure.
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This is the place to stay on the river. You have to upgrade to a river view. We can just stare outside and sip wine and never leave the room and be happy. Great value for what you get and a full breakfast is included in the price to the restaurant next door. The Breakfast is awesome too. Thick sliced pepper bacon and not the cheap crap from a Denny’s. We will for sure be back here. The staff really take care of you and go out of their way too.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sandy Place, General Manager at Best Western Plus Columbia River Inn
Responded 17 Sept 2020
Thank you for staying with us and your kind remarks. We are so lucky to have a million dollar view and I happy you enjoyed it. We are anxious for the smoke to lift so we can see what is going on down on the river. I hope you can return to the Gorge and we invite you to stay with us again.
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This property is located right on the Columbia River with great views of the river and Bridge of the Gods from the riverside rooms. Very close to Multnomah Falls. Beautiful, clean, cool, comfortable room. The full, real breakfast included is a special bonus. The customer service, Karie at the front desk in particular, exceeds every hope and expectation. She is a wonderful ambassador for the Best Western brand.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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This hotel is right on the river with a great view of the bridge to Stephenson, so be aware that you CAN hear the trains. Keep in mind that this hotel is older, though it is also very clean. We stayed in the "family room" with 2 queen beds and a king. It has a fantastic view. It is a great location too - we walked down the street with our 3 young kids to the brewery, delicious coffee shop, and fish market (featured on TOP CHEF this season). Because of COVID, we were provided vouchers for the super cute diner next door and the breakfast meals were amazing. It was hands down the best breakfast we have had in 5 hotels during the waning era of COVID precautions. This is also a convenient location for some great trails.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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The folks here worked hard months in advance to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Having never seen the area, we asked for the best views and we were rewarded with atop floor view of the Bridge and the River. The train was a little loud at times but became part of the total atmosphere. (ear plugs are provided). Room was comfy and clean and front desk was most helpful during our stay. The breakfast perk at the next door restaurant makes it the best breakfast at any hotel.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Room Tip:River view is a must unless the train noise bothers you
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Response from Sandy P, General Manager at Best Western Plus Columbia River Inn
Responded 28 Jan 2020
Thank you for staying with us during these winter months and for your kind words. I am please you enjoyed our million dollar view and also that the train did not bother you to much. I hope you can return to the Gorge one day and we invite you to stay with us again.
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If I could give Location a 6/5 I would -- awesome view of the river and the Bridge of the Gods, very short walk to Brigham Fish Market and Thunder Island Brewing for great lunch and dinner. I did spring for a river view room, and nothing beats waking up, making a cup of coffee from the room, and enjoying the view from your balcony. The rest of the hotel was just fine, but it's really hard to top that. Breakfast was cooked to order at a restaurant next door. There is train noise at night, but only comes through once or twice, and they do provide earplugs. The WiFi worked great, I did do some work in the mornings, including a Zoom meeting, and there were no problems. Overall, I would definitely return!
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Room Tip:The river views with balcony are totally beautiful - they do come with some train noise at night,...
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The Columbia River Gorge is loaded with hiking trails. The Old Columbia Gorge Highway will take you to multiple waterfalls, including Multnomah Falls, and hiking trails. Cascade Locks also has a paddle boat cruise. Hood River, close by, has wind surfing, paddle boating, and multiple other options. Both have fine eateries and breweries and wineries, if those are of interest to you. All of these are in Hood River County which you can research online.
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Earplugs cure all according to friends on train/river side! I was on 2nd and another time 3rd floor facing road. Train didnt bother me. Too tired at end of day! I stayed Friday,Saturday both times.
I always call the hotel directly, after looking on-line for rates. I also have a AAA discount. Rates for hotels usually are based on the amount of people booking, the season, and whether there is an event going on at that time.
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HK$1,057 - HK$1,609 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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