Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
4000 Westcliff Dr, Hood River, OR 97031-9799
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Located on the on the majestic Cliffs of the Columbia River, the Columbia Gorge Hotel has 40 guest accommodations. Facilities include our award-winning Simon's Restaurant and the Valentino Lounge, and in-house Spa Remedease. The hotel is surrounded by seven acres of gardens, ponds and bridges, with a creek running through it that ends in the privately-owned 208-ft Wah Gwin Gwin waterfall into the majestic Columbia River.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Entertainment staff
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Spa
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Meeting rooms
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Full body massage
Salon
Baggage storage
Gift shop
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Room features
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Room service
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Safe
Telephone
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Hair dryer
Room types
Mountain view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Charming
Classic
Languages Spoken
English
Location
4000 Westcliff Dr, Hood River, OR 97031-9799
Getting there
Portland Intl Airport
82.1 km•
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4.5
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Nestled in a convenient yet tranquil location, the Columbia Gorge Hotel captivates guests with its historic charm and picturesque surroundings. While many guests commend the clean and comfortable rooms, others point out their compact size and the absence of modern touches like in-room coffee makers.
The staff's friendliness is widely acknowledged, although a few guests have encountered service lapses. Despite some noise complaints from highway proximity, the hotel's overall cozy atmosphere and cleanliness are consistently praised, offering a blend of value that leaves most travelers satisfied.
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Old world elegance complete with furnishings from a bygone era characterize the CGH. The restaurant and rooms are not inexpensive but the location overlooking the falls and the Columbia River are worth the higher prices. Restaurant food was delicious as well as pricey (although we did return a bowl of onion soup to the kitchen for having way too much pepper…and we like spicy foods). The 7 acre grounds are parklike and well-groomed. We reserved a corner Riverside king with fireplace that had lovely views and was spacious and comfortable. No train noises were noticeable as the tracks are on the garden side of the hotel. The live music by Toni and partner in the bar Saturday night was an enjoyable surprise featuring a diverse selection of songs with piano accompaniment. A short day trip to breathtaking Rowena Crest and hiking the Tom McCall Nature Sanctuary (overlooking canyons) made this one day stay very special.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from alp kalyoncuoglu, General Manager at Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
Responded 7 Apr 2022
Glad to hear you had an pleasant stay.
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Lovely room #336 facing the river. Bed was a queen with a slightly too soft mattress, but we slept very comfortably. Had to turn off the heat at night because the unit was too loud for sleeping. Bathroom huge and nicely redecorated. Loved the original elevator and the friendly staff who ran it frequently for me because I can't manage the stairs. Dinner in the dining room was delicious if a bit overpriced. Couldn't find any clock in the room until we were checking out and a pleasant lady remembered that they were hidden in the bottom drawer of the chest???? The electric fireplace was kind of cheezy for a room that was advertised as having a "fireplace".
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip: best views are on the river side of the hotel
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Response from alp k, General Manager at Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
Responded 28 Jan 2020
thank you for taking the time to write your comments.
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A beautiful location on the edge of town in Hood River, the Columbia Gorge Hotel was a perfect weekend getaway for my wife and I. Just a minute off of I-84 for an easy and convenient find, this hotel was stunning the moment we laid eyes on it. The grounds were beautifully manicured with a lazy creek flowing through with ducks floating above. A creek which flows over the cliffs in which this hotel stands, Wah Gwin Gwin falls was stunning from every angle. Our room which overlooked the falls and the Columbia River was ideal with views that truly enchanted and engulfed the mind into an almost relaxed, meditation type state. Truly unwinding. Be sure to take your time here to enjoy everything this hotel has to offer, from the renowned Spa Remedease, the comical yet classy pianist during lounge hours, the smoked salmon sliders, and service that goes above and beyond what you would expect. Maybe a 3 star hotel by classification but 5 star service with 100 years of elegant history. A must stay in my book.
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Date of stay: March 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from alp kalyoncuoglu, General Manager at Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
Responded 14 Mar 2021
Thank you for the kind words which precisely described what we are about. We are very happy that your expectations were met.
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I have always wanted to stay here so my wife and I decided to book a couple of nights recently and showed up to a very tired old hotel that is getting no attention or love. Shame really,
The floors where dirty throughout the whole hotel lobby stairs hallways they obviously don’t believe in vacuuming. Cleanliness or on this case the lack there of should always be of concern to anyone. Since it could become a health problem I always look at floors bathrooms restaurant and common areas since I want the best and not want to worry about my health getting jeopardized.
The staff for the most part are not managed don’t care are argumentative and let’s face it lazy since there is no one staying there they could at least vacuum and they look bored. All except for one person who was at the counter a real joy and pleasant between his pleasantries and a decent bed I give it 2 stars, otherwise it would be one.
There is a long list of complaints that the proprietor has responded to but in my opinion does not care otherwise those problems would of been addressed and fixed. I did have a great massage (keep in mind spa is on the property but not affiliated.)
Going back to hood river in the future there are plenty of places worth staying at with much better accommodations and restaurant. While I am on this subject matter there restaurant is as tired as the hotel
Most appetizers are frozen out of a box like deep fried Mozzetta o sticks my breakfast was sausage and potato’s that where deep fried not cooked and out of a bag since they where still frozen in the middle.
This was a place at one time where dreams were made of 100s of weddings were held here. To all brides-to be, please check this place out first hand before you book your once in a lifetime event and spare yourself the grief.
I am sure the owner will rebut this complaint like he has all the others, he is a hotelier with a very checkered past and owns a bunch of smaller hotels he runs into the ground.he purchased this property out of bankruptcy in 2009 for 4 million dollars And is sucking it dry and not keeping this place up. The reviews speak for themselves what a shame to such a beautiful gem that could and did make many a dream come true.
The floors where dirty throughout the whole hotel lobby stairs hallways they obviously don’t believe in vacuuming. Cleanliness or on this case the lack there of should always be of concern to anyone. Since it could become a health problem I always look at floors bathrooms restaurant and common areas since I want the best and not want to worry about my health getting jeopardized.
The staff for the most part are not managed don’t care are argumentative and let’s face it lazy since there is no one staying there they could at least vacuum and they look bored. All except for one person who was at the counter a real joy and pleasant between his pleasantries and a decent bed I give it 2 stars, otherwise it would be one.
There is a long list of complaints that the proprietor has responded to but in my opinion does not care otherwise those problems would of been addressed and fixed. I did have a great massage (keep in mind spa is on the property but not affiliated.)
Going back to hood river in the future there are plenty of places worth staying at with much better accommodations and restaurant. While I am on this subject matter there restaurant is as tired as the hotel
Most appetizers are frozen out of a box like deep fried Mozzetta o sticks my breakfast was sausage and potato’s that where deep fried not cooked and out of a bag since they where still frozen in the middle.
This was a place at one time where dreams were made of 100s of weddings were held here. To all brides-to be, please check this place out first hand before you book your once in a lifetime event and spare yourself the grief.
I am sure the owner will rebut this complaint like he has all the others, he is a hotelier with a very checkered past and owns a bunch of smaller hotels he runs into the ground.he purchased this property out of bankruptcy in 2009 for 4 million dollars And is sucking it dry and not keeping this place up. The reviews speak for themselves what a shame to such a beautiful gem that could and did make many a dream come true.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from alp k, General Manager at Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
Responded 28 Jan 2020
Thank you for your extensive review. We shall use your candid comments to improve the areas of concern.
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A very gorgeous location located right on the river. That's the highlight of this hotel. The bocce ball court is a nice touch for something to do on a summer day. As far as the hotel itself goes, it's a bit dated and a little underwhelming compared to what I was expecting for a $480/night room (3 bedroom queen). Old rooms, beds aren't very comfortable, dated furniture, gloomy lighting, but it was tolerable, again the location is the main draw. The service however was the main reason for the low rating. I was there for my best friend's wedding and there were numerous issues. The honeymoon suite where the groomsmen were getting ready was still dirty from the people who stayed the previous night (we didn't get to the room until after noon, the hotel was well aware of the wedding and intention to use that room). Additionally at the wedding itself my friend had numerous issues from the hotel including staff being rude and pouring out drinks in front of them, essentially zero notice to when the music needed to be shutdown, having issues with agreed upon bar times and service (the hotel started charging people for drinks at one point when it was still supposed to be going on the wedding tab, which seemed quite odd). I understand it's weird times with COVID. Was everyone at the wedding following mask rules perfectly, especially after drinking? No. But if a business is going to stay open and be willing to host a wedding, there should've been better service than what there was. Multiple times I got the vibe that the hotel didn't even want to be open / serving food and drinks at all, so it was just a weird dynamic.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Room Tip: Tiny dated elevators. Be ready to walk up lots of stairs.
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Response from alp kalyoncuoglu, General Manager at Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
Responded 19 Aug 2020
I am sorry that some of the procedures we have to follow has not been made clear to you and your party. Some of those come about after all arrangements made and we have to adjust for safety of all. We take pride in our service and if we fell short of showing that, we should do better. Thank you for sharing.
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The hotel was a nice stay at a historic hotel. We don’t mind spending a lot for dinner but the hotel portions are a bit small ( especially the apple pie dessert) so we went to other local restaurants such as Stonehedge.
I think your dining room could have more crowds if you observed what other nice restaurants are portioning.
Can you put in larger trash cans in the rooms? The two room suite needs a larger shelf for the one bathroom for holding our toiletries.
I believed the maids are probably understaffed as it took awhile for them to get to our room but they do a great job once they are there.
I think your dining room could have more crowds if you observed what other nice restaurants are portioning.
Can you put in larger trash cans in the rooms? The two room suite needs a larger shelf for the one bathroom for holding our toiletries.
I believed the maids are probably understaffed as it took awhile for them to get to our room but they do a great job once they are there.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from alp kalyoncuoglu, General Manager at Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
Responded 10 Sept 2021
Thank you for your comments.
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i booked a room at $139 and left with a bill of $189. the room somehow gained $20 in value overnight and a $15 "hospitality" fee was added.
the grounds were wonderful. the staff was efficient. the room was well maintained.
the grounds were wonderful. the staff was efficient. the room was well maintained.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from alp kalyoncuoglu, General Manager at Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
Responded 8 Jul 2020
Hello, I am sorry you are feeling a little taken, but those rates are our published rates, like any other hotel rate does not include taxes and fees. Nevertheless, we may have to state those better in the future. Thank you for bringing it up and for your comments.
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My teenage son and I stopped off for one night at the Columbia Gorge Hotel on our way to the coast from Spokane. It's our tradition to stay in historic properties, and this one did not disappoint! Initially I was not pleased with the room we were given (selected a "Garden View" room but it overlooked the roof, not the garden. ) Stephanie at the front desk graciously switched our room to a lovely one overlooking the beautiful little stream outside, and was so kind about it (and she knows how to hand crank a 100 year old elevator!) The restaurant overlooked stunning scenery, but as we were on a budget, we purchased a picnic dinner at the local grocers and had a memorable alfresco meal on one of the bistro tables located in the beautiful front garden. Lovely, affordable find - we will definitely be back!
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Response from alp kalyoncuoglu, General Manager at Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
Responded 28 May 2021
thank you. looking forward to your next visit.
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My husband and I spent our 12th Anniversary this year at this lovely historic hotel. We’ve been living in a 24 ft motorhome due to the Covid 19 virus for 3 months after arriving in OR from Belize. This was our first night spent in a motel and it was comfy! Dinner was wonderful, the staff was very careful serving and wore masks & gloves. Each table was well distanced & sanitized. I felt safe dining out!
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Room Tip: I would advise a river view if you want to watch boarders from room, otherwise garden rooms are...
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Response from Smith Smith, Marketing at Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
Responded 26 Jul 2020
Greetings redopal6! Thank you for taking the time to review us! We are delighted you enjoyed yourself. We are all working towards the safety of our team and our guests and being able to offer a relaxing environment. We hope to see you again! Chris S
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A hotel that lives on a historical past and a stylish facade, but is tired and disappointing today. The bar area was unappealing, the main dining room soulless. The room had an uncomfortable, soft mattress, a TV that barely worked, an old fashioned AC unit that fired on and off all night, and a random empty fridge in the corner. We were there 3 nights and asked for our room to be cleaned only once - we were out all day from 8.00 and it was only when we returned at 4.30 there was a knock on the door to ask if we still wanted the room cleaned. Cheap shower gel barely emerged from an even cheaper dispenser on the shower wall. I might have forgiven some of this if the room had a basic tea and coffee making option. Hood River is lovely, but next time I will go for the basic offerings from the modern chain hotel, rather than this "piece of history"
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from alp kalyoncuoglu, General Manager at Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
Responded 18 Aug 2022
Hello Jawade-smith, Thank you for your candid comments.
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There's designated parking near main entrance. Entering the hotel is on a flat surface. There's an elevator to floors with rooms. Access to dining areas is also on flat floors. I think I saw ADA compatible rooms when making my reservation. Hope this helps.
I don’t know - call the hotel to find out.
"SPEND AT LEAST 2 NIGHTS. EXPLORE HOOD RIVER AND AREAS BEYOND. EAT AT THE HOTEL FOR DINNER."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
HK$956 - HK$1,361 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
40
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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
Which popular attractions are close to Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa?
Nearby attractions include Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum (3.9 km), Columbia River Gorge (3.4 km), and Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge (2.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bette's Place, Riverside Restaurant & Lounge, and Solstice Wood Fire Pizza - Cafe & Bar.
Are pets allowed at Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Does Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbour view available here.
Is Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.