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    Last glance at the river / befroe heading off

    Large clean rooms - beautiful view of the river and sunset. A little skimpy on the towels - the complimentary breakfast was a big selling point as we have been on a long van trip / and just wanted a soft bed: full shower. The breakfast helped us narrow down our choices - glad we chose the best western, I wasn't disappointed. I think they should perhaps warn you about the train being so close - we grew up next to trains to not a bother / but if you're not used to it - it could be shocking (I did see ear plugs the next morning - assuming that's what they were for) Just a heads up would be a good idea .

    Nice little sitting area and room. Fabulous view from room!
    Dianna M.

    Wonderful hotel with friendly staff. When booking your stay, request a river view room. The hotel is close to Multnomah Falls and other scenic areas. The room itself was comfortable and well appointed. There is nice seating area overlooking the balcony featuring incredible views. The bed was comfortable, the room cozy. We were offered a complementary breakfast at the restaurant next-door. It was well prepared, nourishing and tasty. We highly recommend taking the dinner cruise on the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler!

    View from.our room
    Charlotte B.

    Stayed 2 nights on a business trip. The staff was welcoming and super friendly. The hotel is clean, and there's an automatic coffee machine in the lobby that makes a nice assortment of coffees, mocha, lattes, and teas. This was nice. Regular coffee was also in the room, along with a refrigerator. The indoor pool and spa are open late. I think until 11 pm. The room was clean, the linens were fresh, and the bed was comfortable. The included breakfast is from the restaurant next door. It's hot, made to order, plenty of food and is really good. There are multiple selection options as well. Last but definitely not least, the view from our room was absolutely beautiful. The hotel is right on the Columbia River, and our room had a gorgeous view of the river, the mountains, and the Bridge of the Gods. I would definitely choose this hotel again. Thanks for a great stay.

    View toward northeast from top (4th) floor room with balcony.
    Jeff B.

    We stayed one night while visiting the Columbia River valley, and would stay here again. River-facing balcony room on 4th floor. Sound of trains was minimal, and didn't bother us. Room was larger than expected. Bed was comfortable, though I didn't much like the foam pillow. A breakfast coupon was provided for the restaurant next door. Choice of a grab-and-go bag or $5 toward sit-down breakfast. There were two grab-and-go options: we chose the yogurt with granola and honey; it satisfied us. Service provided by hotel staff was excellent and friendly.

    Panorama out the back
    Bryce L.

    Scenery is great, as was the breakfast next door. However, for the prices this hotel charges, it is nothing so overwhelming that I would pick it over another lower-priced Best Western. Check in was a bit peculiar - normally with gold or platinum status you get an early check-in, not so at this hotel, because the housekeepers don't start until later in the day. Food options are limited to the restaurant next door and a couple of other places in town, however, you may be better off going to the equally scenic Best Western in Hood River.

    Room with a view!
    Andrew W.

    Been to this beautiful location a handful of times over the years, and every time the staffs make us feel like coming home! Friendly and warm, this is what makes this Best Western Plus extra special! The property is located right at the Bridge of The Gods on the Oregon side, if your room is facing the Columbia River, you will have a view that worth staring at all evening long to watch the changing of the colours in the sky! Rooms are extremely well kept, clean, fresh and odourless, the linens are all perfectly washed and folded, bedsheets and pillows are also top notch! If you are coming here for a vacation, or passing by on route to your other destinations, BW Plus Columbia River Inn is a must for a stop over or better yet stay a few days and absorb the scenery and explore the nearby Historic Town of Hood River for some interesting shops and eateries!

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    Trista H.

    My wife and I stayed at Best Western for a couple days while playing on the nearby trails. Reservations were easy to make online. Check-in and check/out was seamless. Discover is an accepted form of payment. Ample parking is available in the parking lot. Complimentary coffee and tea is offered in the lobby. Odd numbered rooms have a view of the river and passing trains while even numbered rooms have a view of the parking lot and street. We stayed in room 103. Rates for a Saturday night were $229.99 + taxes. Rates for a Sunday night were $179.99 + taxes. Our room had a king size bed, couch, table and chair, flat screen TV, jetted tub, mini-fridge, single serve coffee pot, microwave, and basic amenities. Rooms have A/C. Our room was clean and offered a nice view. I enjoyed our view as well as listening to the trains passing by. A complimentary breakfast is offered for each night's stay at the neighboring restaurant Bridgeside. Best Western offers outdoor seating upstairs as well as downstairs for those who wish to enjoy the outdoor views and sounds. Benches can be found alongside the paved walking trail. A small gym is also available for those who wish to get their fitness on. Dining options are limited in Cascade Locks so be sure to bring ample snacks while visiting. Staff was friendly and efficient. Thank you Best Western for proving us a beautiful place to rest our heads after playing in your neck of the woods.

    View from our balcony.
    Kimberly P.

    The location of this hotel is incredible. The views of the Gorge from the river view rooms are outstanding! Plus, you're close to several hiking trails and have immediate access to the Bridge of the Gods. The room was immaculate and had a small refrigerator, microwave, and coffee pot. The staff was upbeat and welcoming. The gym is small but has just the right mix of machines to get that heart pumping. The pool is currently open to a max of 10 guests at a time and looks to be well maintained. The complimentary breakfast at the neighboring Bridgeside Restaurant included options ranging from oatmeal with a poached spiced pear to biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs on the side...delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

    View out of the hotel window.
    Pamela G.

    This was a 2 night stay. Oh, Best Western, you did me wrong.... and many, many other people. We arrived on a Friday night and while checking in we noticed a regular sized piece of paper on the desk, so I glanced at it, not really noticing but my travel partner took a closer look and brought it to my attention. It said that the hotel would be without power from 10pm to 6am. WHAT? Now, if this were at my home, I wouldn't really care, we have cold nights in Seattle even during summer, so no need for AC, and just don't open the fridge and all is well. But at a hotel where I'm paying almost $300 a night and it's hot outside and we need air conditioning. No, just no. However, it wasn't the receptionist fault, so I tried not to take it out on her. I asked why we weren't notified, she said the hotel called every guest, so I pulled my phone out and checked history. No such call. I asked if we would get a discount? The answer was no. Hmmm. So she offered 1000 bonus points. What is that? Ten dollars I asked? She said she didn't know. Every other decent hotel in the gorge was booked of course, and so we signed in and then went out to dinner in Troutdale at a fine little Italian restaurant that restored our mood. When we returned she said she gave us 5000 bonus points and gave us some care bags with water, sun chips and cookies. That was nice. But still, no electricity after 10pm. So I took the kid down to the pool. UGH. I let her swim, but it was a toss up, that pool needed a thorough scrubbing and maybe a new filter. The water was clear but had a light greenish tint and there was plainly visible brown scum here and there on the bottom and sides of the pool. The hotel room was fine, clean and non-descript, but the view was stunning from our 3rd floor room. So we cranked up the AC to 65 and turned the room into a refrigerator. At 10 sharp the power went out. Time to go to sleep, but...the power was supposed to be back on at 6am, so at least we could get up early, take a shower STYLE MY HAIR, go to breakfast, and go. HAHAHAHAHA. No. That was not to be. Now, to be fair, the outage was caused by Bonneville Power which was repairing some lines. Not the hotel. However, 6am came and went, so did 7am. While we waited, while the water turned cold. While I watched the morning slip away. Finally at 7:42, the power was back on. Okay, time to do the hair and go next door to the restaurant where the hotel gives out a voucher for breakfast, a breakfast that we couldn't have before the power came back on because their power was out too. So now it's 10:30 and we're finally ready to leave for the day. Gawd. That morning when we went down we witnessed screaming hotel guests who probably hadn't noticed nor read the paper sign and were livid. They wanted a manager.... but there were none on site. Wow. Seriously though, I felt terrible for the two women working the desk. There was a guy who was completely out of control and scary, we rushed the kidster out of the lobby so she didn't have to see a grown man behave like a troubled 2 year old. The breakfast was good, I have to say. Very hearty and well made. If it hadn't been for the lack of notification regarding the 9 hour and 42 minute outage I would've given this hotel 4 stars. Because of the pool, I think it's really a 3.5 star hotel, but Yelp doesn't offer that, so I'd round up to 4. But the lack of communication was bad form, so was the lack of management during this event. Really bad form. In fact, I think the management, by not being present during this outage, is cowardly. And that's a pathetic thing to be.

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    I booked 3 nights and only stayed one night. The place was completely unsanitary to put it lightly…read more The bedding was dirty with blood stains, shower curtain was covered in mold, tub jets were also black with mold, other peoples hair all over the sink and walls, the remote control did not work, TV only had a few channels that were static, and many other things I did not mention. I asked for a refund but they were unable to at the time because I booked with Expedia.

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