Columbia Gorge Hotel
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Columbia Gorge Hotel

Historic 1921 hotel overlooking Columbia River and Wah-gwin-gin Falls

7.9/10
#6 of 8 in Hood River
Hood River, Mt. Hood & the Columbia River Gorge
Free to view the grounds; restaurant and lodging are paid

The Columbia Gorge Hotel is a historic landmark perched on a bluff above the Columbia River just west of downtown Hood River. It was built in 1921 by lumber baron and Good Roads advocate Simon Benson to welcome travelers on the newly completed Columbia River Highway, and it was designed by architect Albert E. Doyle.

The hotel is best known for its setting beside the 208-foot Wah-Gwin-Gwin Falls, its formal gardens and its sweeping views of the gorge. Public areas retain the character of the 1920s, when the hotel hosted film stars and dignitaries traveling the new scenic highway.

Day visitors can enjoy the grounds and the hotel's restaurant, and overnight guests can use it as a base for exploring the Historic Columbia River Highway and the Hood River Valley.

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Columbia Gorge Hotel

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Hours & Fees

Hours

Grounds and restaurant hours vary; check with the hotel.

Admission

Free to view the grounds; restaurant and lodging are paid

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Rating
7.90/10
Destination Hood River
Region Mt. Hood & the Columbia River Gorge
Admission Free to view the grounds; restaurant and lodging are paid

Best Time to Visit

May through September offers warm, dry weather ideal for outdoor activities.

Hood River, Oregon

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