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Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa

4000 Westcliff Drive · Hood River, OR

Why you should go…

The Columbia Gorge Hotel opened in 1921, built by lumber baron Simon Benson at the end of the Columbia River Scenic Highway, and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979. Guests stay in about 40 rooms perched above the river, walk seven acres of landscaped Pacific Northwest gardens, and can hear Wah Gwin Gwin Falls from the riverside rooms. Simon's Cliffhouse restaurant, a piano bar and a full-service spa are on site. The hotel is open year-round and sits about 45 minutes from both Portland and Mt. Hood.

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Good to know

General stay guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Rates swing with the calendar

    Midweek nights and shoulder-season dates are usually the kindest on price.

  • Read what is included

    Parking, resort fees, and breakfast are the three extras that most often land on the final bill.

  • Ask at booking, not at the desk

    Early check-in, late checkout, and room preferences go further when you request them in advance.

  • On a short trip, location wins

    What you can reach on foot from the door matters more than the amenities list.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Hood River

    Free

    Official tourism bureau for Hood River, Oregon, with guides to Gorge wineries, outdoor recreation and dining.

    2.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    Mount Hood Railroad

    $25–$50

    A century-old scenic train line running narrated excursions through the Hood River Valley beneath Mt. Hood.

    2.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Date Night

    Gorge Sail Ventures

    $50+

    Private two-hour sailing charters on the Columbia River Gorge aboard a 34-foot yacht from Hood River Marina.

    2.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Wet Planet Whitewater

    $50+

    Guided whitewater rafting and kayaking outfitter on the White Salmon River near Hood River.

    2.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Stay
    Historic

    McMenamins Edgefield

    $50+

    A 1911 county poor farm outside Portland turned 74-acre resort with a hotel, brewery, winery, distillery, soaking pool, par-3 golf and lawn concerts.

    43 mi awayMore like this

  • Stay
    Historic

    McMenamins Crystal Hotel

    $50+

    A 1911 flatiron building in downtown Portland turned into a 51-room music-themed hotel with a saltwater soaking pool, Hal's Cafe and the Al's Den live venue.

    56 mi awayMore like this