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    Balch Hotel

    4.6 (69 reviews)
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    Mia Z.

    What a little cute gem in Dufur, OR! Bf came down to Columbia river fishing for the weekend and we stayed at this place and it's just sooo cute! Friendly staff like Debra was able to accommodate us for a late arrival, she got our dinner pre-ordered and ready for us when we checked in. Declines and healthy food menu. Quaint backyard where you can read and relax and enjoy the day. I did a reflex feet service with co owner Claire and it was a pleasant experience. Essential oil with feet massage. Why pay $200 at a chain like bestwestern in town when you could support local business who provide great service in an antique hotel. Claire is also an artist who has a lot of paintings on the wall. So unique and creative with such personal touch. I highly recommend this place if you are on a romantic retreat or a getaway for the weekend with girlfriends.

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    Edward K.

    I read some of the slightly negative reviews of The Balch and I had to laugh..."honey is an animal by-product and not Vegan". Hilarious! If having honey added to their oatmeal when a guest has chosen to restrict "insect by-products" from their diet is the biggest complaint here, you can guess just how nice this hotel really is. Well, more of an inn than a hotel, The Balch was built in 1907. So, yes, it's creaky and sounds can be heard throughout, as are all old buildings and hotels. Have you stayed at The Edgefield in Troutdale? Kind of similar here. But, and to address another person's complaint, ear plugs are provided at your bedside. The Balch has 18 rooms, a spa, indoor and outdoor sitting areas, and a place to eat. Many of the rooms are very basic with just a queen sized bed. Some of these rooms have a sink in the corner. Bathrooms are shared and there are several individual bathrooms in each hallway. There seems to be about one bathroom for every 2-3 rooms. Another 4 or so rooms have their own full bathrooms (some with clawfoot tubs), and their is one King suite with a jet tub. In talking to one of the employees, The Balch is moving away from primarily hosting events like weddings (even though they do still do them) and towards a more full service, year round, classic style inn destination. Overall, this place is a hidden gem nestled in the sleepy town of Dufur. The Balch has unique charms and great views of Mt Hood and the surrounding rolling wheat fields. I came away from this one night stay with my wife feeling very relaxed and rejuvenated. I can't wait to come back.

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    Laura P.

    What an amazing place! A restored Historic Hotel in Dufur, Or. The service was amazing and the price was well below the chains and was much nicer. We first saw the Balch Hotel last year, May 2012 and we were impressed. They were still, although nearly finished, in the midst of the restoration. It was beautiful. Breakfast comes with your stay and there is coffee/tea/malted Hot Cocoa available as self service. The dining room is large and inviting. The Patio is even better! The rooms have bathrooms or share a hallway bathroom. The rooms on the the North East corner have the most spectacular view of Mt. Hood. Just breathtaking. We arrived about 9pm and were greeted by Denise. She was so helpful, showing us our room and explaining that the front door is unlocked so you can leave or return at your leisure. She also let us know that they had some desserts available. That night it was a luscious brownie with ice cream on the side if you wanted or apple pie. This didn't look like your average apple pie. You could tell the crust was amazing and home made and with love. Coffee was ready at 8:10 and breakfast at 9. It's made fresh each morning. When we were there the breakfast included a fruit and yogurt parfait followed by eggs scrambled with bacon over home potatoes and a Mexican Cinnamon Roll. They accommodated our dairy free friend by substituting the cinnamon roll with a lovely apple muffin. Weddings are their speciality and the grounds would make for a fantastic wedding or reception. The photos of events they have are just stunning. This was one our best hotel experiences ever. We will definitely return next May for the Oregon Trail Rally, 2014, if not sooner.

    Erin C.

    I was there for a wedding. The wedding party had reserved the whole hotel for the weekend. The staffs were very nice and accommondating. The area is beautiful with mt.hood view, lavender garden, sun flowers, pond, and endless farm fields. It has a nice country get-away feel. The stars at night were amazing... not something you'll ever see in the city. Overall i would give the ambiance of the hotel 5 stars. They have different kind of rooms.. Ones with private bathroom in the bedroom and ones that you'll have to share with the communal bathrooms on 2nd and 3rd floors. Minor costs differences. No issues with sharing because they kept the communal (one individual bath/toilet room) pretty clean. They did have a sink in the bedroom for the ones without bathroom. the hotel itself was built in 1908. so like any wooden old house, you can hear all the wood cracking from people walking. the room itself isn't very sound proof since it has a window on top of the room door. The bed was really comfy but I still didn't sleep well because I could hear EVERYTHING and everyone from my room. This is the main reason I give 3 stars. If you're a light sleeper that's sensitive to noise... don't expect to sleep through the night... Not sure I would return for a sleepless country vacation...

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    Such friendly service, beautiful decor and great food. Make sure you save room for the pie!!!

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    Clean, historic rooms, a delicious breakfast with an amazing chef who greeted us in the morning and was available if we needed anything at all.

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