Built in 1921, The Hotel is a magnificent villa perched on a scenic cliff. Guests enjoy sweeping views of the majestic Columbia River as well as fine dining and accommodations. The Hotel was a favored retreat for movies stars like Clara Bow, Rudolph Valentino and Shirley Temple, presidents like Roosevelt and Coolidge, and other social and political dignitaries. Today The Hotel provides the same lush ambiance and lavish service that has attracted travels from all over the world. Centrally located 45 minutes from Portland and 45 minutes from Mt. Hood, with 39 guest rooms and over 5,300 sq. ft. of meeting space, we can accommodate meetings up to 225 or small intimate groups for 8. Whether you are planning an executive board retreat or the wedding of your dreams, The Columbia Gorge Hotel is the ideal location.
About Columbia Gorge Hotel
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October 23, 2025Toni WLovely Hood River Hotel
Lovely old hotel. Comfortable. Staff was great. Beautiful location on the river. Didn’t have a chance to eat at the restaurant but grabbed a couple delicious apples and chocolate chip biscotti on our way out which were truly amazing!
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October 23, 2025Diane D
Fall Getaway
Very relaxing environment. We Loved the grounds and views. Had a wonderful dinner in the dining room the evening of our stay. The history of the hotel is very interesting.
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October 23, 2025Stephanie C
Loved it!
This is a wonderful spot. I suggest asking for a river view room and reserving dinner in advance. Once you’re there, enjoy the grounds and ask for Johnnie Walker. Our bartender
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October 23, 2025Meander68361509181Great view, unprofessional service.
I recently supported a family member's wedding at this venue, and unfortunately, the experience was deeply disappointing. While the location itself is beautiful, the service and professionalism were anything but. It all started with rude front desk staff who seemed irritated that we were approaching them to open the reception room for set-up and to request that someone clean the ceremony space. From there, things only got worse. Promises made by the wedding coordinator were not honored. The general manager had no idea what had been agreed upon (e.g., special plates, extra tables), and when we asked for clarification, we were met with dismissive responses like "I wasn't aware." No apology was offered, and the coordinator responded with attitude when confronted. We were told we could begin setup early, but upon arrival, the ceremony site was dirty--glasses, trash, and filthy seats. It took three requests and over two hours to get it cleaned (family had to consolidate the dirty glasses and wipe down seats before the staff arrived after the third escalation. The reception room wasn't ready either: wrinkled and dirty linens (we had to request that they were steamed), trash from the previous night still outside the room, and we were rushed through setup so the banquet team could take over. The walk between the ceremony site and the reception room was littered with favors from the previous night's wedding. The couple's dinner chairs were heavily stained (covering with a sheet doesn't make it better). The chairs guests used were rickety, unstable, and also dirty. The bride and groom didn't receive the pet-free suite they had requested a year in advance. The coordinator also failed to assist with floral arrangements as SHE promised, was frequently absent, later discovered to be giving a tour to another couple. I would have expected her to be with the family at all times to coordinate, escalate, and remediate. Worst of all, the staff's demeanor was unprofessional. Family members trying to help were met with irritated facial expressions and curt, disrespectful replies. A Yelp review from a guest was met with the response, "family doesn't see what goes on behind the scenes"--an attempt to shift blame onto the family's supposed misperception of the poor service and experience. That kind of deflection is unacceptable and speaks volumes about the venue's lack of accountability. Couples deserve better on their wedding day. I would not recommend this venue to anyone looking for a respectful, reliable, and professional experience. There are other beautiful locations in Oregon to choose. Do your homework and reservations now so you are not stuck with a place like this.
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October 19, 2025Liz MAmplified music sanctioned by the hotel
The hotel hosted a wedding the night we were subjected to spending the night unable to sleep listening to an incredibly loud amplified DJ as the walls and floor vibrated. Any place with the word spa in its title shouldn't allow that level of bass and noise throughout the night.