Tamara Sexton20 days agoFrom
Our first time in Hood River and we stayed here with friends. The main appeal was the walkability to the shops, restaurants and bars during the evenings since we spent the majority of our days doing outdoor activities. The weather was great so we were able to open our large window for a nice breeze. The room was quite small, but we had already anticipated that based on the photos and it being a historic building. Overall, a pleasant stay and we enjoyed the charm and eclectic style of this hotel.
Scott Collins20 days agoFrom
Cute room and lobby. Great location. The bathroom was TINY, but in the end, that wasn't a huge deal. The hotel warns it can be noisy. The train didn't bother me, but other guests were loud in the hallways. My two biggest issues:
1) Overnight temps. No individual room temperature control in the summer. I don't think the sheets were very breathable, either. I had trouble sleeping both nights because of the warmth, even with the fan going. The window opened, but wildfire smoke was an issue—not the hotel's fault.
2) Front desk was very aloof. The person working at check-in seemed like I was bothering him and did not welcome me or make me feel welcome. Not sure anyone ever said hi when I passed the front desk multiple times.
For the price, not sure it's worth it.
Chris-James C20 days agoFrom
We recently stayed at the Hood River Hotel, a quirky and historic place with rooms of all shapes and sizes. The welcome was warm, and they even acknowledged my birthday with a small gesture in the room. Unfortunately, they missed honoring our request to remove the minibar and not serve alcohol, as we are a sober couple.||Our king-size suite came with a full-size refrigerator, a retro-style microwave, a single-burner cooking appliance, and a coffee maker. The kitchen was stocked with dishes and utensils. The closet, shaped like a triangle, included an iron, a rack to hang clothes, and a pull chain. The bathroom, with a shower/tub combo, sink, and toilet, was cramped with no space to put anything. The shower curtain had two magnets that made it cling awkwardly while we showered. In the bedroom, we found a portable AC unit, a fan, and a ceramic heater, but despite several lights, the room remained dark. The toilet, concerningly, had water rising well above the rim with each flush.||The main issue was the noise. While the hotel provides earplugs, they didn’t help when the nearby train shook us awake. ||Housekeeping also requires effort from guests. They only clean between 9 AM and 5 PM if you're out of the room, and if the “Do Not Disturb” sign isn't hung correctly, they won’t come at all. Despite bringing the oversight to the front desk’s attention, we were met with apathy and just received towels. Throughout our stay, we had overflowing garbage, no toilet paper, no coffee, and ran out of towels—basic necessities that should have been taken care of.||The hotel has its charms and certainly feels trendy, but between the noise, the uncomfortable bed, and the door that didn’t latch properly, I found myself missing the comfort and reliability of a corporate hotel. The lack of attention to housekeeping and the repeated warnings about charging us for makeup stains on linens felt excessive. I wouldn’t return, as the experience left much desired.
