check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also meeting space and a business center. upgraded rooms add fireplaces and/or river views. other amenities include an indoor pool, plus a hot tub and a fitness room. overlooking the columbia river, this casual hotel is 3 miles from the edge of columbia river gorge national scenic area and 14 miles from portland international airport. the relaxed rooms have free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. hot breakfast is free, as is parking Portland International Airport 20 min
Steigerwald Lake Wildlife Refuge (7 min) This large refuge on the Columbia River offers a trail & wildlife observation plus guided hikes. Blue Lake Regional Park (25 min) Park offering a natural lake with fishing & seasonal boat rentals, plus disc golf & a spray area. Bridal Veil Falls (36 min) Cascading waterfall on parkland offering upper & lower hiking trails & grassy picnic areas. Powell Butte (33 min) 614-ft. ex tinct volcano in a nature park, with visitor center & hiking, biking & equestrian trails. Round Lake (8 min) This glacial lake, a popular fishing spot, is surrounded by a forested park with hiking trails. Oxbow Regional Park (43 min) Old-growth woodland recreation area on the Sandy River with 12 miles of trails & campsites. Vista House (38 min) Octagonal rest stop & observation point overlooking river & mountains, built in the early 1900s. Rooster Rock State Park (33 min) Riverside park with a 200-ft. stone pinnacle, trails & 2 beaches, 1 of them clothing-optional. Latourell Falls (41 min) This 249-ft-high gorge waterfall in Guy W. Talbot State Park can be accessed via a trail. Sandy River Delta (27 min) A multi-use recreation area with scenic views, walking & riding trails & restricted hunting. Rocky Butte (26 min) Park, volcano, and hiking The Grotto (19 min) Cliffside Catholic sanctuary known for its Pieta replica in a grotto & serene botanical gardens. Mt Tabor Park (24 min) Large forested park covering an extinct volcano with tennis courts, a playground & 360-degree views. Wahkeena Falls (40 min) This 242-ft. waterfall along the Historic Columbia River Highway can be crossed via a hiking trail. Lacamas Lake (12 min) Scenic lake edged by dense woods, features hiking trails birding watching areas & a playground. |