149 Best Hotels in Oregon, USA

The current owners of Lincoln City's oldest lodging, built in the 1940s as a modest motor court, have given the 23-room property a thoughtful, upbeat makeover, transforming it into a cool little boutique hotel with loads of charm and amenities like a game room, a croquet golf course, a self-serve "honor store," complimentary s'mores kits, and a nifty pizza restaurant, The Wheelhouse. Rooms retain the original property's whimsical decor and include comfy linens, hip furnishings, and kitchenettes. 

Every plush suite in this converted late-19th-century mill has a geographic theme—the Normandy is outfitted with rustic country French prints and furniture, while Moroccan, Danish, and New Mexican motifs are among the designs in other units—and each sitting room–bedroom combo has its own entrance, a full kitchen or kitchenette, and a deck amid stunning gardens and just inches from burbling Ashland Creek. Privacy, space, high-concept elegance, and dynamite breakfasts served in an understated central dining room make this well-run place an alternative to up-close-and-personal traditional bed-and-breakfasts.

Hoteliers Doug and Becky Neuman (who also run the excellent Ashland Springs Hotel and Lithia Springs Resort) have transformed this '70s-era resort into a stylish yet affordable retro-cool compound, retaining the property's fabulous globe lights, soaring lobby windows, and beam ceilings while adding many period-style furnishings. Standard rooms and spacious suites are set in two separate buildings, and its 14 acres include two tennis courts, a pool, a hot tub, fitness rooms, and a restaurant, Luna Cafe, that turns out reasonably priced, farm-to-table pizzas, sandwiches, and other light fare (there's also a market selling gourmet picnic supplies and local beer and wine). In a part of Oregon abundant with cookie-cutter chain properties, this is a refreshingly distinct and fun alternative for value-seeking travelers.

This attractive golfing lodge provides a comfortable place to relax after a day on the world-famous links, with accommodations ranging from single rooms or cottages to four-bedroom condos, many with beautiful views of the famous golf course. Each unit includes a gathering room with fireplace, outdoor patio area, and four separate bedrooms with a king bed and private bath. There are also other lodging options available throughout the vast resort property, as well as a full-service spa and fitness center and eight different restaurants and lounges.

This purpose-built bed-and-breakfast offers an incredibly peaceful spot on a west-facing hill looking out over the countryside, which nearly guarantees gorgeous sunsets on clear days. The hospitality provided by the warm and friendly innkeeper Sherwood garners consistently rave reviews from guests. The included breakfast isn't half bad either, with multiple courses of hearty, home-cooked fare served in Bella Colina's big, cozy living area.  

This smartly decorated boutique hotel is set inside a beautifully retrofitted former seafood-processing plant with an absolutely prime location on the Columbia River and Astoria's Riverwalk boardwalk and trolley line, and a swanky bar with Scandinavian-inspired food and craft cocktails. Part of the acclaimed Adrift Hospitality hotel group, which is based just across the river in Long Beach, Washington, the Bowline has a sleek, unfussy aesthetic. Many rooms have patios directly overlooking the river, along with such plush features as gas fireplaces, deep soaking tubs, and premium in-room coffee and tea. A $9 amenity fee covers use of riverside saunas and bikes to explore town. 

This desert luxury resort places an emphasis on feeling good, with a championship golf course, a spa, a fitness center, and an adults-only pool. There's also an indoor-outdoor dinner restaurant with gorgeous desert views and regular live entertainment.

This cozy 1920s Craftsman bungalow on the south end of downtown Joseph is along Main Street, a short walk from local shops and restaurants; it's surrounded by perennial gardens laced with pathways and containing a bocce court and picnic area. Three rooms with period antiques are on the second floor, and an expansive suite—popular with honeymooners—is on the ground floor and has a private entrance, double whirlpool tub, steam shower, and gas fireplace.

From every room in this captivating property and also the inviting Bar 600 cocktail lounge, there's a gorgeous view of the mighty Columbia River flowing toward the Pacific Ocean; and it's almost hypnotic to watch the tugboats shepherding barges to and fro. Built upon century-old pilings, the hotel occupies the restored Union Fisherman's Cooperative Packing Company building, an integral part of the town's history, but the interior is modern and bright, with a liberal use of glass and polished wood, including hardwood floors. The Astoria Riverwalk and the trolley line are on the doorstep, with the exceptional Bridgewater Bistro restaurant within walking distance. Replica 1950s bicycles are available, as is complimentary chauffeur service in a 1939 Buick, 1938 Packard, or 1945 Cadillac.

This retro motor lodge gone high design, with exterior-entry rooms and a '50s light-up motel sign that disguise a slick, boutique feel, commands a hilltop overlooking the Columbia River and Dalles Dam. Flat-screen TVs, pillow-top mattresses, and smart decorating come standard, and the outdoor pool and patio are mighty inviting during The Dalles' dry summers.

Set on a romantic cliff, the clean and contemporary Coho is a perfect hybrid of an intimate hideaway for couples and family-friendly lodging—some suites have Wii or PS3 game systems, and all have complimentary snack baskets and French press coffeemakers. The Coho also has a concierge service, and is particularly adept at recommending nearby trails, restaurants, and evening fun, and even offers sand pails and kites to borrow for sandy fun.

This contemporary 28-acre compound of poshly furnished chalets and "Grand Lodge" town homes with fireplaces and dozens of other amenities is scattered around an alpine lake and offers the cushiest accommodations in the Mt. Hood area. Each unit has two or three bedrooms and can sleep 4 to 10 guests—they all have fully equipped kitchens, 2½ bathrooms, outdoor decks with gas barbecues, two-car garages, and laundry facilities, and the Grand Lodge units have plenty of extras, from Cascadian stone and Brazilian cherrywood materials to luxurious master suites with enormous bathrooms. Free shuttles whisk guests to the slopes, and the property is laced with trails for snowshoeing and hiking. On-site recreation centers have year-round heated pools and hot tubs.

This elegant condo-style compound on a sheer cliff overlooking the Columbia River contains some of the plushest accommodations in the region—units have one to three bedrooms, fireplaces, terraces or patios, stone-and-tile bathrooms, and fine linens. Additional features found in the top-of-the-line suites are fully equipped gourmet kitchens, large sitting rooms, and deep soaking tubs in some. Although there's no gym, the hotel does access a pretty jogging trail along the riverfront.

The period feel of this 1915 lodge on the caldera's rim is reflected in its lodgepole-pine columns, gleaming wood floors, and stone fireplaces in the common areas, and the simple guest rooms. With magnificent lake views—and the all-too-brief tourist season at Crater Lake—rooms at this popular spot are often booked a year in advance, although cancellations sometimes create last-minute vacancies. Plan ahead, as this is the only "in-park" place to stay by the lake, but also check online reservations page if visiting on short notice, as you may just get lucky.

These wood-paneled rooms filled with quilts and gorgeous custom furniture are surprisingly luxurious and provide a romantic, relaxing riverside retreat in the woods. The lodge specializes in weddings, retreats, and just great living. Guided fishing and rafting trips can be arranged, and you're likely to find freshly baked cookies and wine waiting for you upon your return. Breakfast is included, and a local chef specializing in fine dining can be brought in for special dinners on request.

With a quiet, shady courtyard just off the main road leading into the north side of town, this small, reasonably priced 1940s hotel offers suites and rooms with a mix of configurations, from two-bedroom units with kitchens to cozy standard rooms. Although set back from the water on pretty Ecola Creek (just across the street from Les Shirley Park and near the entry road to Ecola State Park) the lodge does have a few rooms with partial ocean views; some units also have gas fireplaces and balconies. All rooms have refrigerators, microwaves, and coffeemakers.

This upscale western-style resort resembles an alpine village with a cluster of cabins surrounding the main lodge, where every room is rustically decorated with custom-built furnishings. A popular on-site spa makes FivePine ideal for a romantic retreat, while a network of trails woos outdoor lovers.

Built in 1889, the stately Geiser Grand sits like the dowager duchess of Main Street, her cupola clock tower cutting a sharp figure against a wide Baker City sky—the Italianate Renaissance Revival beauty was once known as the finest hotel between Portland and Salt Lake City, though today it's showing its age. That said, the rooms still have those 14-foot ceilings, old-fashioned transoms above the door, and 10-foot-tall windows. But of all the fascinating features, it's the custom-built stained-glass ceiling in hues of green, blue, purple, and red that takes center stage. The fact that it was created from photographs and an old timer's memory makes it even more astounding. There's a lively saloon and a restaurant serving decent (if predictable) traditional American fare.

On a windswept promontory, this unusual late-Victorian property is one of Oregon's most remarkable bed-and-breakfasts; it's located at Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint and owned by a gifted chef who prepares an elaborate seven-course breakfast each morning, with seasonal offerings. Meals include herbs and produce from the Lightstation garden and highlight the best of Oregon—artisanal cheeses, sausages, and homemade pastries. The nicest of the simply furnished rooms is the Mariner's, with a private bath and an awe-inspiring view. Filled with period detailing and antiques, the common areas are warm and inviting. If you're lucky, you may hear Rue, the resident ghost, during the night.

This three-story 1920 redbrick hotel anchors the small town of Condon. The spacious rooms are done with 1920s- and '30s-era antiques alongside contemporary touches like wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, hair dryers, and coffeemakers. The Buckhorn Saloon, open nightly except Sunday and Monday, serves regional wines, craft brews, classic cocktails, and a nice selection of bistro food, from classic bar snacks to burgers made with Painted Hill natural beef. This is a great option for visitors exploring the Clarno (35 miles south) and Painted Hills (60 miles south) sections of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.

Bright colors, bold patterns, and retro designs create a cheerful vibe at this hotel, which contains upscale apartment-style suites with full kitchens or kitchenettes as well as patios (or balconies) adjoining most units, and a garden terrace for all guests to use. All suites have two TVs, an iHome and USB ports, and large sitting areas, and the complimentary continental breakfast is quite good.

With a prime beachfront location on a bluff in historic Nye Beach, this chic, eco-friendly, boutique hotel has large rooms with a clean, contemporary look and plenty of perks, including DVD players, premium tea and French press coffee, "green" bath amenities, microwaves and refrigerators, and wonderfully comfy beds. Continental breakfast is included, and in-room spa services can be arranged.

This artsy Downtown Portland outpost of the Kimpton-operated Monaco boutique-hotel brand offers eclectic textiles and patterns, bright spaces and bold colors, interesting amenities like in-room yoga mats, extensive pet-welcoming items, and an evening social hour with local wines, spirits, and beers, and the overall sense that staying here is a lot of fun. In these roomy accommodations (the majority of them suites), birds in flight paper the ivory-colored guest-room walls, auburn hexagons carpet the floor, and multicolored tartan decorates the headboard.

With textured wall coverings, pillows made of Pendleton wool, and a color palette of slate blue, mustard yellow, and a variety of browns, this Kimpton boutique hotel on the banks of the Willamette River captures the look and feel of the Pacific Northwest. More than a quarter of the guest rooms overlook the water, and bathrobes, coffee and tea, and yoga mats are provided; you can also buy organic and unusual snacks and beverages from the in-room minibar. Off the airy lobby, King Tide Fish & Shell restaurant serves outstanding seafood.

This charming inn just outside downtown Joseph on the way to Wallowa Lake is warm and welcoming, with cozy, contemporary rooms that are uniquely decorated and named after places the owners have lived and traveled, gorgeous flower- and herb-filled grounds, and several spacious outdoor decks with heaters for year-round use. Some rooms, like the Mount Tomanivi, have stunning views of the Wallowa Mountains. Of the eight rooms, two sets of two rooms can be combined to make suites; as standalone rooms they share adjacent full and half bathrooms. The other four rooms have private bathrooms and sitting areas; some have bunk beds or a sofabed and sleep up to 4, making them convenient for families or groups. The shared main floor lounge has a rustic lodge feel with comfortable seating, massive fireplace, large dining table, and library with books, puzzles, and games. There's a mini-refrigerator and microwave for guest use, and complimentary coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snacks. Though the owners are avid outdoor adventurers and enthusiastically share tips about getting outside to take in all the stunning natural wonders nearby, their inn also provides a relaxing, cozy place to chill out inside with a good book, a glass of wine, or a nap on the extra-comfortable beds. 

In a renovated elementary school near Northeast Portland's trendy Alberta District, Oregon's famously creative McMenamin brothers hoteliers created a quirky and fantastical multiuse facility with guest rooms that feature original schoolhouse touches like chalkboards and cloakrooms and literature-inspired themes, a movie theater, a restaurant, a warm outdoor soaking pool, a brewery, and several small bars. This may be one of the most unusual (and fun) hotels you'll ever encounter—the casual Courtyard restaurant, "a school cafeteria like no other," has mahogany booths, an outdoor space for warmer days, decent pub food, and ales brewed in-house, and you can enjoy cocktails and classical music in Honors Bar, or play billiards and shuffleboard in the Boiler Room Bar—depending on your mood. Guest rooms occupy former classrooms, and each has tall windows and a hand-painted mural depicting a nursery rhyme or teacher.

On the top nine floors of a former landmark department store, this swanky Marriott Luxury Collection has the city's poshest accommodations, with luxe decor and two notable restaurants. Rooms are chic and modern, with a soothing cream-and-blue color scheme, fine bedding, BeeKind bath products, iPod docks, and stunning views of Downtown, the West Hills, and even Mt. Hood from east-facing rooms. The expansive lobby, in a central, skylit atrium, has inviting sitting areas with interesting local art and framed photos, a dark and inviting library and billiards lounge, and the excellent steak house, Urban Farmer.

Formerly a boardinghouse, this attractively renovated, offbeat hotel occupies a stately two-story 1920s building a few steps from Fort George Brewery and offers a mix of small, European-style rooms with shared baths down the hall and a few spacious suites with a private bath. The friendly and helpful owners are constantly making upgrades, and the rates are as low as you'll find on the Oregon Coast, making this quite a deal if you're okay with simply decorated accommodations.

In a peaceful mostly residential neighborhood within walking distance of the walking trails and dramatic bluffs at Yaquina Head Lighthouse, this intimate contemporary retreat captures the vibe of staying in a snazzy beach house owned by friends with a great eye for design and hospitality. The airy, light-filled rooms are individually decorated, and many have tall windows, pitched ceilings, and expansive sitting areas.

On a rocky shoreline at the north end of Yachats, this rambling romantic three-story hotel enjoys spectacular sunsets and contains splendidly comfortable and spacious accommodations that have a variety of options, including fireplaces, corner nooks, and whirlpool tubs with ocean views. The acclaimed Overleaf Spa offers massages, facials, Vichy water therapy, and a host of other treatments and has an indoor soaking pool overlooking the sea. The adjacent coastal walk is populated with seals. An impressive full breakfast is included. The Overleaf also has longer-term vacation rentals and operates a more affordable adjacent property, the Fireside Motel, which is pet-friendly.