Columbia Gorge Hotels

A waterfront fixture for more than 50 years, this well-maintained 194-unit hotel offers comfortable lodging along the Columbia River, offering value in a tough-to-beat location.

The 46-room hotel, set in a renovated motel on a bluff overlooking the Columbia River, caters to wine travelers by offering passes for free tastings at area wineries and a free glass of local wine at check-in.

Built in the 1920s, this quaint, 40-room hotel (pictured above) offers quiet luxury, with an on-site restaurant, lounge and spa, all set near the top of a waterfall overlooking the river.

At the western gateway to the Columbia River Gorge, the LEED- and Green Seal–certified Hilton Vancouver offers modern comfort in a central location. It is just steps away from Vancouver's waterfront promenade, its downtown restaurants, brewpubs and winery tasting rooms, and even an Amtrak station. It also sits at the junction of Interstate 5 and Hwy. 14, which spans the Washington side of the Columbia Gorge, and is just minutes away from Portland International Airport, aka PDX. Its on-site conference center attracts business travelers during the week. However, weekends often bring great deals on rooms at the 226-unit property. And the wineries of Hood River, Lyle and Underwood are about 70 miles to the east.

This 22-room boutique hotel, which sits just across the Columbia River from the town of Hood River, offers quiet comfort, with a garden patio, a gallery showcasing local art and comfortable rooms. Ask about their wine-touring packages.

Set on 175 wooded acres, about 45 miles east of Portland, the Skamania Lodge offers 258 guest rooms, including four treehouses, plus two on-site restaurants, an outdoor zip line, aerial park, golf course and spa. Located about 25 miles west of Hood River, the resort works with local guides to offer tours out to area wineries.

The Dalles Inn offers comfortable, no-frills lodging, conveniently set in The Dalles' downtown district.