6 Best Hotels in Bend, Central Oregon

Part of the eclectic McMenamins chain of pubs, movie theaters, and hotels, this fun outpost in a restored 1936 Catholic schoolhouse has classrooms turned into lodging quarters, restaurant and bars, a brewery, a stage, a mosaic-tile soaking pool, and a movie theater with couches and food service. Enjoy the laid-back and colorful atmosphere as well as the murals and vintage photographs, and be sure to pick up the walking-tour primer, which explains why, for example, one mural depicts Catholic school kids releasing monarch butterflies. Old St. Francis also rents additional guestrooms in nearby cottages.

This lodge-inspired hotel and convention center overlooks the Deschutes River and appeals to family travelers with its indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, and on-site dining. A granite-and-beige color scheme dominates the spacious but impersonal rooms, many of which offer river views.

Central Oregon's premier family playground and luxurious destination resort encapsulates so many things that are distinctive about central Oregon, from the mountain views and winding river to the biking, rafting, golfing, skiing, and family or romantic getaways. A network of paved bike-and-pedestrian paths connects all corners of the 3,300-acre resort; there are four golf courses (including the renowned Crosswater), tennis courts, marina, stables, swimming pools, skiing at nearby Mt. Bachelor, an indoor fitness club and spa, Fort Funnigan for kids, nine restaurants and bars, and lots of other activities and organized tours. Accommodations vary from vacation-house rentals to guest rooms and condos around the cozy Northwest-style lodge.

A favorite among golfers, this suburban resort has all the trappings of an upscale rural retreat, despite being only a 10-minute drive from downtown Bend. Property highlights include a seasonal 18-hole golf course and a multi-room fitness suite and the rooms are comfy and well-maintained, with wet bars and huge bathrooms. 

Unrivaled for its downtown views and close proximity to Bend's restaurants, this jazz-inspired boutique property sets the rhythm for urban lodging in Bend, with in-room vinyl record players and loaner acoustic guitars. From fall through winter, a popular monthly concert series welcomes notable musicians for intimate performances in the 10 Below lounge. As the only hotel of its caliber in the center of Bend, The Oxford is a fantastic high-end option for an in-the-middle-of-it-all stay.

Built in the 1950s as a motel and relaunched in 2013 after getting a complete makeover, this spot offers spacious suites and rooms that are both woodsy and stylishly contemporary, with a mix of pine, hardwood, and granite surfaces. Suites have full kitchens and dining areas, while skylights fill all the remodeled interiors with light.