The three-and-a-half-pearl Balch Hotel is a superb small inn located in the rural community of Dufur, Oregon. The nearest major town and tourist attractions are nearly 20 minutes away by car, but it’s this isolation and quiet setting that’s the draw of a stay here. The hotel is housed in an early 20th-century building with period details and antiques, and it’s set on lush grounds with views of Mount Hood in the distance. Guests enjoy a free hot breakfast with frittatas, and the hotel also has a well-regarded restaurant and full-service spa. With their lack of TVs and phones, the 18 charming, gracious guest rooms have a “get away from it all” feel. They do offer free Wi-Fi, but some share a bathroom with other rooms. Travelers who want a more conventional hotel near the Columbia River and the freeway might consider the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Balch Hotel is a superb small inn located in the rural community of Dufur, Oregon. The nearest major town and tourist attractions are nearly 20 minutes away by car, but it’s this isolation and quiet setting that’s the draw of a stay here. The hotel is housed in an early 20th-century building with period details and antiques, and it’s set on lush grounds with views of Mount Hood in the distance. Guests enjoy a free hot breakfast with frittatas, and the hotel also has a well-regarded restaurant and full-service spa. With their lack of TVs and phones, the 18 charming, gracious guest rooms have a “get away from it all” feel. They do offer free Wi-Fi, but some share a bathroom with other rooms. Travelers who want a more conventional hotel near the Columbia River and the freeway might consider the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn.