66 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. 

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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

Secluded and refined, this upscale resort designed in the 1960s by renowned architect John Gray is set in a hillside forest preserve near Siletz Bay and offers spacious, art-filled rooms with wood-burning fireplaces, balconies, and large whirlpool tubs. The spa is outstanding and there are plenty of diversions, including one of Oregon's top golf courses, an adventure-oriented aerial park, tennis, and a pool, and there are a couple of different excellent dining options.

Guest rooms are simple, rustic, and charming (a handful of them lack private baths), but don't expect a cushy experience—the reason for staying here is the location and setting. The approach builds excitement: an unforgettable 6-mile ascent that curves its way up to an elevation of about 6,000 feet on Mt. Hood. Then the Lodge materializes out of the mist, and you momentarily forget about the snowcapped peak high above. No wonder Stanley Kubrick used shots of the exterior for The Shining. Complementing the size and majesty of Mt. Hood, the massive structure was erected using timber and rock from the forest and mountain: in 1936–37 more than 500 people toiled, forging metal for furniture and fixtures, sculpting old telephone poles into beams and banisters, weaving, and sawing. A 22-minute film, shown on the lower level, tells the story. You don't need to be a guest to appreciate Timberline—there are daily tours in summer, and day visitors can wander around on their own. Enjoy the restaurants, snow sports, and hiking paths, or relax by the massive fireplace in the "headhouse."

Pacific Northwest–inspired art, handmade furnishings, and fine fabrics fill this rambling timber-frame home overlooking the Rogue River, 11 handsomely outfitted cabins, and an A-frame bungalow that comprise the most luxurious accommodations between Ashland and Eugene. Built as a vacation retreat in 1924, with a guest list that included Walt Disney, Clark Gable, and Carol Lombard, the resort offers accommodations that range from smaller doubles in the main lodge to romantic Jacuzzi suites with deep tubs and separate slate-wall walk-in showers; many units have private decks with rocking chairs overlooking the river.

The quintessential Portland hipster lodging, this flagship location of the buzzy Ace Hotels brand contains a Stumptown Coffee café, is a block from Powell's Books and the Pearl District, and is right in the heart of Downtown's ever-trendy West End neighborhood. The minimalist-chic rooms are outfitted with comfortable, futon-style mattresses, locally made furniture, flat-screen TVs, and original wall murals—some have vintage accessories like turntables and vintage vinyl collections; others have iPod docks. Some rooms have private bath/showers, the less expensive rooms share. The cool common areas have large comfy couches and well-stocked bookshelves.

Ashland's stately 1925 landmark hotel towers seven stories over the center of downtown, with 70 rooms done with a preponderance of gentle fall colors and unconventional decor—think French-inspired botanical-print quilts and lampshades with leaf designs. The hotel offers theater, sports, and romance packages; a full range of soothing treatments is available at the hotel's adjacent Waterstone Spa; and an on-site bar and restaurant serves some of the best food in town.

This cozy, attractively updated and refurbished hotel has a decidedly hip vibe, its 22 minimalist rooms outfitted with French presses and locally roasted coffee, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, eco-conscious bath products, and comfortable linens—most have electric fireplaces. Perks include free loaner bikes, and a comfy bar where you can hang out over sandwiches, waffles, and other snacks while sampling local beer and wine. For adult travelers, Ashore offers a refreshing alternative to Seaside's many larger, family-focused properties. 

This comfy, casual motel offers views of Old Town Bandon and the mouth of Coquille River from every room, each with a small balcony from which to take in the scenery and the town's famous Fourth of July fireworks. The inn's bathrooms and furnishings have top-quality linens, refrigerators and microwaves, free long-distance calling throughout North America, and a number of other handy perks and features, including complimentary breakfast.

Portland's venerable grande dame may now be overshadowed by several other upscale properties in town in terms of chic design, but the Benson has hosted countless presidents and celebrities since it opened in 1913, and its guest rooms both capture the hotel's storied legacy while offering plenty of modern comforts, like fluffy organic bathrooms and slippers and super-plush modern beds. The hand-carved Circassian walnut paneling from Russia and the Italian white-marble staircase are among the noteworthy design touches in the gracious lobby, which is home to the swanky Palm Court lounge. The old-school restaurant, El Gaucho steak house, is a favorite of local power brokers.

Clean, well maintained, and inexpensive, all rooms have microwaves and refrigerators, and some have kitchenettes and whirlpool tubs. Best of all, especially for winter sports enthusiasts, it's conveniently located within walking distance of Government Camp dining, sports shops, and ski shuttles. Free breakfast is included, and there's an indoor hot tub and exercise room.

The draw here is an enviable setting with great views of the Columbia River and Bridge of the Gods—many rooms, which are done in soft tans and grays and hung with framed black-and-white photos of the Gorge, overlook the river, as does a deck in back and the breakfast room. There's also an exercise room and indoor pool. Several shops and restaurants (including Bridgeside, next door) in tiny downtown Cascade Locks are within walking distance. This is a good base camp for hiking, biking, and boating on both the Oregon and Washington sides of the Gorge.

A low-slung, rambling hotel beside the Hood River Bridge this Best Western Plus offers some of the best river views of any hotel in the Gorge, and many units have private balconies or patios on the water; the deluxe accommodations have full kitchens, fireplaces, and Jacuzzi tubs. All rooms are clean, bright, and nicely maintained, with flat-screen TVs, irons and boards, coffee/tea service, refrigerators, and microwaves. On-site Cebu Lounge has live music many evenings, and the Riverside restaurant has a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water.

In a wooded area 7 miles south of the lake, this complex is made up of several A-frame buildings and has modest rooms with two queen beds and a private bath. This property, which fills up fast (so book early), is adjacent to Annie Creek Restaurant as well as a convenience store and gas station.

Affordability, accessibility to recreational activities, and wonderful hosts make these cabins with knotty-pine vaulted ceilings, log furnishings, and full-size kitchens a great lodging choice in the Mt. Hood area. Comfortable, large studio units accommodate from one to four people; a single studio cabin is for those who need only a microwave and mini-refrigerator. The surrounding woods offer privacy, and the owners have amassed an impressive collection of midcentury and pioneer-era bric-a-brac that they display throughout the property. Patios on each unit face the seasonal creek, and the cabins have lock-storage units large enough to hold bikes, skis, or snowboards.

Built in 1892 and later restored with fastidious care, this luxurious bed-and-breakfast features elegant rooms spread across a main house and a carriage house that are surrounded by an acre of landscaped grounds. The parlor, library, and dining rooms have their original hardwood floors and curved-glass windows. Room rates include a sumptuous full breakfast including fresh-baked pastries.

This reasonably priced property comprises a few two-story clapboard buildings perched on a bluff overlooking the ocean and Fogarty Creek State Park, and amenities include a seafood restaurant and lounge, indoor pool, and exercise room. Part of the Choice Hotels brand, the hotel has pleasant if perfunctory rooms, and some have whirlpool baths and gas fireplaces; the big plus is that most of them have balconies with expansive sea views.

Part of the new boutique-style, mid-range brand of tropical-inspired Margaritaville resorts, this laid-back hotel has smartly designed rooms and common spaces and a large pool with cabanas and a friendly bar and grill. It's a couple of miles south of downtown Medford on a convenient but busy road. 

This well-maintained six-story Marriott inn is designed for business travelers. Rooms are brightly decorated and have sitting areas and work desks. It's ¾ mile east of I–205 and 3 miles east of the airport.

This modern, upscale, chain hotel is popular with business travelers but makes a good base for leisure visitors, too, as it's just a short MAX or streetcar ride across from downtown and within walking distance of the Rose Quarter, the Coliseum, the convention center, and the Lloyd Center mall. Rooms are attractive if standard-issue, with microwaves, refrigerators, DVD players, and large flat-screen HDTVs.

This utterly charming, chicly decorated cottage in the low-keyed coastal village of Gearhart (a couple of miles north of Seaside) has 12 uncluttered, stylish accommodations that range from cozy standard kings with electric fireplaces to roomy suites with full kitchens and either second bedrooms or pullout sofa beds to accommodate extra guests. Rates include a light breakfast, and thoughtful amenities include a garden with games and and a firepit, a garage stocked with bikes, clam-digging kits, beach chairs, and other gear for guests to enjoy free of charge. Beach bonfire and s'mores kits are available for a reasonable fee.