Built in 1921 by timber tycoon Simon Benson, the Columbia Gorge Hotel was known as  the “Waldorf of the West.” A magnificent villa perched on a scenic cliff, the Hotel offering sweeping views of the majestic Columbia River as well as the very finest accommodations and dining in the northwest.

The Hotel was a favored retreat for movie stars like Clara Bow and Shirley Temple, presidents like Roosevelt and Coolidge, and other social and political dignitaries. These were the days of steamers and speakeasies, of Valentino and the Model T; a time when people were dancing the Charleston and listening to jazz at The Cotton Club.

The Hotel continues to provide the same lush, romantic ambiance and lavish service that has attracted the political and social elite… but you don’t have to be royalty to experience our royal treatment.

Whether you're coming for dinner at our award-winning dining room Simon’s or you’re planning an extended stay in our distinct accommodations, you’ll experience the legacy of luxury we extend to each and every guest.