The Columbia River
Oregon towns are widely spaced in the majestic beauty of the Columbia River Gorge. When heading east, The Dalles is the last bastion of civilization for more than 100 miles. Luckily, The Dalles is the kind of town a traveler wouldn't mind stopping in. The Dalles has a charming historic downtown, where pioneer era old buildings are filled with antique shops and diners. The Dalles is also directly situated on the Columbia River, providing access for fishing, boating and windsurfing. Visitors to The Dalles can choose from a variety of comfortable hotels.
Cousin's Country Inn
The Cousin's Country Inn is attached to one of the more popular restaurants in the Gorge. Cousin's Restaurant is famous throughout the Northwest for their down-home feel, tractor-and-train decor, hearty food and family atmosphere. The attached hotel lacks the kitsch of the restaurant but is clean and comfortable. Cousins Country Inn is a good home base from which to enjoy the Gorge's water sports, history and geology. The hotel offers reasonable rates and easy access to I-84.
Cousin's Country Inn
P.O. Box 723
2114 W 6th Street
The Dalles, Oregon 97058
800-848-9378
cousinscountryinn.com
Shilo Inn Suites Hotel
The Dalles Shilo Inn sits right on the banks of the Columbia River. Though more expensive than other hotels, this popular Northwest chain has a reputation for quality and comfort. This hotel is also attached to a well-reviewed restaurant, The Portage Grill. The Dalles Shilo Inn offers room service and can accommodate large groups with convention and banquet facilities. Suites are available, and room decor strives to capture the essence of the Columbia, which is visible from all north-facing rooms.
Shilo Inn Suites Hotel
3223 Bret Clodfelter Way
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-298-5502
shiloinns.com
Super 8
You can find one of the more affordable but dependable hotel options in The Dalles as at the Super 8 Hotel. Room rates are lower here, and the hotel is geared primarily toward families. The Super 8 has an outdoor pool, which can be useful in a town whose summer temperatures frequently exceed 105 degrees. Pets are allowed with small fee, and kids stay free. Accommodations are simple but satisfactory. They have many of the attributes found in the more expensive hotels. This includes fridge and microwave options, non-smoking rooms, and free Wi-Fi Internet access. Like Cousins, the Super 8 is not river view, but is only a short drive from the water.
Super 8 Hotels-The Dalles
609 Cherry Heights Road
Cherry Heights and West 2nd
The Dalles, OR 97058 US
541-296-6888
super8.com
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