COLUMBIA GORGE HOTEL in Hood River

THE STATELY SITE ON WHICH THE COLUMBIA GORGE HOTEL NOW STANDS WAS ORIGINALLY DEVELOPED IN 1904 BY BOBBY RAND, A HOOD RIVER PIONEER, AS THE WAH GWIN GWIN HOTEL, A NATIVE AMERICAN NAME MEANING RUSHING WATER FOR THE 208 FEET WATERFALL ON THE GROUNDS. DURING THE DEPRESSION, THE HOTEL FELL ON HARD TIMES AND WAS PURCHASED BY THE NEIGHBORS OF WOODCRAFT AS A RETIREMENT HOME. SUCH IT REMAINED FOR A QUARTER OF A CENTURY, UNTIL THE ONGOING RESTORATION BEGAN IN 1977. NOW CORPORATELY OWNED AND OPERATED, THE COLUMBIA GORGE HOTEL HAS BEEN BRILLIANTLY RESTORED TO A NEW OPULENCE. THE HOTEL STANDS PROUDLY ATOP A BLUFF OVERLOOKING THE MIGHTY COLUMBIA RIVER GREETING ITS VISITORS WITH WARMTH AND ELEGANCE CONTINUING TO BE AN ELEGANT OASIS IN THE HEART OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE NATIONAL SCENIC AREA.THE HOTEL HAS 39 GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS, WITH PRIVATE BATH, TWO WITH FIREPLACES. WE ALSO HAVE CONFERENCE FACILITIES THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE AN INTIMATE GROUP OF 8 TO A LARGE MEETING OF 225. FACILITIES INCLUDE OUR AWARD-WINNING SIMONS RESTAURANT, THE VALENTINO LOUNGE, AN OUTDOOR TERRACE FOR DINING OR DRINKS, MEETING SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE UP TO 225 GUESTS.SERVICES INCLUDE A 24-HOUR FRONT DESK, COMPLIMENTARY DAILY NEWSPAPER, COMPLIMENTARY MORNING COFFEE IN THE VALENTINO LOUNGE, COMPLIMENTARY WIRELESS INTERNET EQUIPPED WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART 32 FLAT PANEL TVS, FAX AND COPY SERVICE, SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES. FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS UNDER 50LBS ARE GLADLY WELCOME IN SELECT ROOMS.ALL OF OUR GUESTS ARE INVITED TO START THE DAY WITH A LEISURELY BREAKFAST IN OUR DINING ROOM, SIMONS CLIFF HOUSE, VOTED OREGONS BEST RESTAURANT. RELISH THE BREATHTAKING VIEW OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER WHILE ENJOYING SUCH SUMPTUOUS DISHES AS HOUSE MADE GRANOLA WITH HARVEST FRUIT, BLINTZES OR THE SIMONS FAMOUS CHICKEN FRIED STEAK AND EGGS.AFTERWARDS, TAKE A STROLL THROUGH OUR MANICURED GARDENS WHERE THE FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE REFLECT THE SEASONS. YOULL FIND LOTS OF INGLENOOKS AND SECLUDED SEATING AREAS PERFECT FOR RELAXING IN THE FRESH AIR OR READING A G ** GFM - OUR GARDEN VIEW ROOMS CAPTIVATE WITH OUR SEVEN ACRES OF AWARD-WINNING GARDENS COMPLETE WITH STONE WALLS AND BRIDGES. EACH ROOM FEATURES PERIOD-STYLE BED WITH ANTIQUE FURNISHINGS, BLACK AND WHITE ART DECO TILE FLOORING IN THE BATHROOM, TASTEFULLY ADORNED WITH VICTORIAN PERIOD ARTWORK TO MATCH THE D COR OF 1921. IN ADDITION, THIS ROOM OFFERS THE FOLLOWING AMENITIES FLAT SCREEN TV, CABLE, COMPLIMENTARY WIFI, REFRIGERATOR, AIR CONDITIONING, IRON AND IRONING BOARD, HAIR DRYER, AND A PRIVATE BATHROOM WITH PLUSH ROBES FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT. AMENITIES * ALARM CLOCK* BATH TUB* HAIRDRYER IN ROOM* IRON* IRONING BOARD* QUEEN BED* REFRIGERATOR* SHOWER* SITTING AREA* TV* CABLE TV* TV REMOTE CONTROL* INTERNET ACCESS - WIRELESS* FAX MACHINE* MINI-REFRIGERATOR ** GK - OUR GARDEN VIEW ROOMS CAPTIVATE WITH OUR SEVEN ACRES OF AWARD-WINNING GARDENS COMPLETE WITH STONE WALLS AND BRIDGES. EACH ROOM FEATURES PERIOD-STYLE BED WITH ANTIQUE FURNISHINGS, BLACK AND WHITE ART DECO TILE FLOORING IN THE BATHROOM, TASTEFULLY ADORNED WITH VICTORIAN PERIOD ARTWORK TO MATCH THE D COR OF 1921. IN ADDITION, THIS ROOM OFFERS THE FOLLOWING AMENITIES FLAT SCREEN TV, CABLE, COMPLIMENTARY WIFI, REFRIGERATOR, AIR CONDITIONING, IRON AND IRONING BOARD, HAIR DRYER, AND A PRIVATE BATHROOM WITH PLUSH ROBES FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT. AMENITIES * ALARM CLOCK* BATH TUB* HAIRDRYER IN ROOM* IRON* KING BED* SHOWER* TELEPHONE* TV* CABLE TV* TV REMOTE CONTROL* INTERNET ACCESS - WIRELESS* MINI-REFRIGERATOR ** GQ - OUR GARDEN VIEW ROOMS CAPTIVATE WITH OUR SEVEN ACRES OF AWARD-WINNING GARDENS COMPLETE WITH STONE WALLS AND BRIDGES. EACH ROOM FEATURES PERIOD-STYLE BED WITH ANTIQUE FURNISHINGS, BLACK AND WHITE ART DECO TILE FLOORING IN THE BATHROOM, TASTEFULLY ADORNED WITH VICTORIAN PERIOD ARTWORK TO MATCH THE D COR OF 1921. IN ADDITION, THIS ROOM OFFERS THE FOLLOWING AMENITIES FLAT SCREEN TV, CABLE, COMPLIMENTARY WIFI, REFRIGERATOR, AIR CONDITIONING, IRON AND IRONING BOARD, HAIR DRYER, AND A PRIVATE BATHROOM WITH PLUSH ROBES FO