great staff! unique bunk bed experience worked perfect for a quick turnaround trip to The Gorge.read more

This review is only for the cafe inside of the Society Hotel! Ive had multiple great stays at the…read morehotel itself and enjoy the pools thoroughly, enjoy the ambiance of the space, the gymnasium and the sanctuary. Unfortunately the cafe gets one star, the eggs and avocado I got last time was downright offensive. As in, this meal should not have been served/ left the kitchen. The avocado was rock hard, brown and unable to be mushed with a fork and $4, the eggs were greasy and burned brown. Oh no, this was disastrous, I returned the avocado as it was inedible and ate two bites of the burned eggs... over $12, really disappointing.

Chrissy was very impolite and honestly quite rude when helping me. I tried to cancel my reservation…read morebecause of transportation issues for my wedding, and they will not accept my reasons for cancellation or give a partial refund. I would not recommend staying here if this is how they treat their customers.

This is for a one night stay. We walked in and were able to…read moreget a room for the night. We selected a room with shared bathroom to get a cheaper rate. The bathroom was very small but nice and clean. Our room was comfortable. However, it lacked foldable rack for my bags. I don't like putting my Travel bags on the floor. After coming back from dinner, we had to use our key to enter the main lobby entrance. Keys were simple to use. There was complimentary coffee in the shared kitchen. There is no parking. Our car was parked on the street . We will definitely come back to this place in the future. :)

An impromptu last-minute visit to the incredible Columbia River Gorge had me scrambling for…read moreaccommodations during peak summer season. To my surprise and under astonishment I found Hood River Hostel and was able to make a reservation with less than 24 hours notice! The proprietors Lorena and Tim are friendly, accommodating, outgoing but most importantly they are people pleasers. I was greeted warmly on the phone and in person. They serve breakfast from 7 AM to 9:30 AM Monday through Friday and 8 AM to 10 AM Saturday and Sunday. This is the only meal they serve in the cafeteria however Lorena had the coffee brewing at 6:30 AM. The men's dorm is clean and quiet with a lockableprivate bath room attached. On the rare occasion that it's occupied a short stroll past the lobby and you will find two more restrooms that are unisex, one equipped with a shower. This is a pet free and smoking free facility so please note there is no smoking in The facility or on the grounds. Quiet time is posted so guess can be assured of their undisturbed sleep. The bed was very comfortable the and the linens smelled fresh and clean. This is a new business that they started this summer so they are still working out a few kinks. Be patient with them as they went way out of their way to make me feel comfortable, happy and welcome. What an incredible fine in the Columbia River Gorge for only $54 per night for the shared dormitory. A single private room is $69 during peak season.

This place is relatively new. It used to be the Bambino International Learning Center (pre-school)…read more It sits just west of downtown Hood River and shares the building with a pot dispensary. I found them on AirBNB and they also have a website as well. It's a newish building, and it was loosely converted from pre-school to hostel by adding a bunch of twin beds to the layout. There still exist the knee high sinks and other remnants from the pre-school days. It's owned by a photographer, Tim D., who works in Seattle and is town occasionally. The building is owned by, Lorana, who also runs the hostel in Tim's absence. The first thing of note is that it's relatively expensive for a hostel. The nightly rate for a shared dorm room (maybe 10 beds?) is $50 per night before taxes and fees. For comparison, the Columbia River Gorge Hostel, just across the bridge in Bingen, is $22 per night. Also there are no discounts for longer stays here. Private room rates are $100 per night (it's the converted staff room from the old pre-school) While the beds are passable, the pillows are basically just covers. I was reminded of my time using a folded tarp as a pillow while hiking with the hill tribes in Thailand. Bring your own or pillage several from surrounding beds to create one. Also - there isn't any private storage space associated with the beds in the dorm room. Which is basically expected in most hostels as you lock up your belongings while you're out and about during the day. Something to keep in mind if you plan on traveling with luggage. Laundry is $3 per washer and dryer load. There is a small continental breakfast provided each morning with coffee being the centerpiece. Small muffins and cereal round out the mix. The wifi internet here is barely usable. I was getting .05 mbps on the upside which means many requests were timing out and I ended up using my cell phone as a hotspot most of the time. I would see Lorana milling about in the morning but there was rarely anyone at the front desk, and never at night. I was told they lock the doors at 2a as well. Hood River is generally a pretty busy place during the summer however, capacity while I was there was pretty good. It was me and another guy for most of my time there in the dorm room. Demand didn't seem to be that high. There are 2 showers for the entire place. I had originally planned on staying for 10 days. Unfortunately, I had to change my plans halfway through my trip and they have a very strict no refund policy. There's no discount for booking multiple days in a row so I would recommend paying as you go in case your plans may change. I ended up eating the $250 loss. It wasn't a terrible experience but it was fairly disappointing. If you go in with proper expectations I think you might be alright - or just stay at one of the other options in town or across the bridge. They're also looking to actively sell the building, if you have $1.6M and a good use for the space.

Great place for hikers. I stayed here a few years ago while I was backpacking the PCT. Good…read morebreakfast, a lot of room for guests. They have showers, laundry, and good food. Very reasonable prices and highly recommended.

DISCLAIMER: Yes, yes, I'm a pretty-active Mazama so I am obviously biased!…read more I have had many, many fond memories of staying here. I've taken all the Mazamas climbing classes and now I help with many of them. BUT, FEAR NOT, you don't have to be a Mazama to stay here, not at all (and you might even enjoy the experience MORE if you don't know anything about mountaineering). Think of this as your hostel on the mountain! You can get a bunk here for pretty cheap, probably cheaper than anywhere else in the area. The only catch is that you'll have to hike about 5 minutes to get to the lodge and you have to bring your own bedding. If that sounds too stressful for you, I'm not sure what you're doing on Mt Hood...I hear there are some nice beaches in Florida. There is a huge drying room downstairs, the main room has a rustic fire place, and the top level has all the bunks. You can see the summit of Mt Hood from the rear deck, you can walk to "down town" government camp if you want to experience some rousing night life, historical photos and objects adore the walls, what more could you want? The staff here works hard and is incredibly friendly. You can get a hot dinner or breakfasts and dine with the staff and the other guests; you can even get a sack lunch if you plan to be up on the mountain all day.

I did a quick little trip to Portland and need a place downtown near the Roseland Theater. The…read moreSociety Hotel is within 5 minutes walking from there so it was perfect. Its hotel style BUT they also have private rooms you can book with it's own bathroom and super affordable. I didn't the private suite and it was perfect for the one night. The felt desk staff was super friendly both when I checked in and out, the room was clean, super comfy bed and overall loved my stay. The area this hotel is in is a bit sketchy but that's no fault of the hotel, just be aware when walking around especially at night.

The marketing is much better than the actual experience…read more I booked the outdoor dry sauna because the photos and marketing made it look like a polished, relaxing rooftop experience. Unfortunately, the reality was very different. First, prospective visitors should be aware of the immediate surroundings. During my visit, I observed people lingering around the property and what appeared to be drug transactions nearby. I understand that a business can't control everything about its neighborhood, but it directly affected my comfort. I felt uneasy leaving my car parked there, even just for the couple of hours I was there. Once upstairs, the sauna itself was extremely small. I'm not a large person, and I still found it claustrophobic. More concerning were the visible gaps between the wooden boards. I could literally see daylight through the walls. For an outdoor dry sauna in Oregon, that didn't inspire confidence in the construction or upkeep. The shower setup added to the frustration. The hot-water rinse had a chain within reach, but the cold-water control was placed so high that I couldn't reach it at all. There was no call button or clear way to reach an attendant from the rooftop either. So if I had a question, needed assistance, or wanted someone to fix the cold-water pull, I would have had to leave the rooftop and go all the way back down to the lobby. I also couldn't find something as basic as a trash can. The changing and bathroom setup was another surprise. Sauna guests use shared bathroom/changing facilities with guests of the property. I understand that The Society Hotel offers hostel-style accommodations, but as someone who specifically booked the outdoor sauna experience, it wasn't what I expected based on the polished way the experience is marketed. Then there's the rooftop aspect. I expected that being on the rooftop would mean there would be some kind of view or outlook. Instead, privacy fencing blocks the sightline. You can't really look out--you can basically only look up. That was another disappointment compared with the impression I got from the marketing. Finally, the towel-return process stood out in a bad way. I was given a towel at check-in, which I used in the sauna and after showering. There was no bin or designated place that I could find for used towels, so I ended up handing my damp, used towel directly to the front-desk employee, who took it with their bare hands. That made me uncomfortable and seemed like a poor system for handling used linens. It also left me wondering how many guests' used towels employees are handling directly throughout the day. Any one of these things on its own might have been something I could overlook. Taken together--the neighborhood experience, extremely cramped sauna, visible gaps in the sauna walls, inaccessible cold-water control, lack of a way to contact staff, no trash can, shared facilities, blocked rooftop view, and handling of used towels--the entire experience felt haphazard and makeshift rather than relaxing. The concept has potential, and their marketing team does an excellent job presenting it. Unfortunately, the actual experience did not live up to that presentation. I left extremely disappointed and would not return for the outdoor dry sauna.

I loved my stay here at the NW Portland hostel. I've been to many hostels around the world, and…read morethis is by far the most calm and peaceful hostel I've been to. They have everything you may need - soap in the shower (bring towels), free water, free social events (cider and wine tastings, city tours, live music), a cafe with food and drinks, and several buildings with rooms. I really appreciated that my 4-bed, all-female room only had me and one other person in it throughout my 4-night stay. I appreciated they don't try to cram the rooms full. I really liked that the bathrooms are private. Each floor has 4 private bathrooms, each with a shower. Each bad has its own bed lamp, charging station, and personal fan. There aren't any bed curtains, though. Staff was friendly and helpful. Location is great and only a 10-20 minute walk into the city. Street parking is available for less than $5 a day. Would choose to come back and stay here again!

It was a great hostel. Large, lots of amenities, and the cafe had good food. The service was great…read moreeverywhere. The front desk people were great and the cafe people were too. The kitchen is too cluttered with people's food. The room was too hot and we couldn't figure out how to cool it down. Those were the only things that kept this place from getting a 5 star.

Best youth hostel, bed and breakfast, day care, hang out, tea house, cigar lounge, buffet, bar,…read moredance club I have ever been to

This place is awesome and the beer is good but theres little kids running around and I'm so…read moreconflicted.

My brother celebrated his 70th birthday at The Lyle Hotel!…read moreIt was a fantastic weekend, with family and friends, together in the most stunning setting.The Lyle Hotel is in the heart of the Columbia Gorge, and has been totally redone by the owners, to create a perfect spot for reunions, weddings or just the most comfortable gathering of friends. We cooked meals together, ate outside, and ended evenings along side an amazing stone fire-pit. We hiked the Cherry Orchard trail which is just through the tunnel from the town and offers a stunning panoramic view. I think I had my best night's sleep in years, at the hotel. Cannot wait to return.

I recently spent three nights at the hotel. It was relaxing, the location was perfect for me and I…read moreenjoy the sound of trains. Its proximity to the train tracks makes it a problem for some. There are no rooms with bathrooms, but the six bathrooms in the upstairs hall with the ten guest rooms were plenty. There were two half baths on the lower level as well.

We came to McMenamins Edgefield to attend one of their concerts on the lawn, Earth Wind and Fire…read more We read up ahead of time and saw that we should show up early and make sure to only bring the specified items on the website. Everything from the towel size to the clear bag listed online made getting through security easy and helped us get a prime spot. The concert itself was great. Lighting, sound and the vibe of everything was fantastic. We were disappointed with the vegetarian options available for purchase inside the concert venue. An overpriced baked potato and a store brand veggie burger felt subpar compared to other food options. Unfortunately, we could not bring food from all of the pubs and bars into the concert venue so it made it a little difficult. You really have to enter 2 hours before the concert to get a good spot, meaning you are there during dinner. That being said, the concert was great. The location is fun to walk around and includes a golf course, outdoor dining, and lots of little pubs and secret spots. The food is typical for McMenamins and the art both inside and outside makes it a unique Portland experience. My favorite part of all McMenamins sites is the history for the location. The local historical society was selling a book for $5 that told the history of the site, including its days as a poor house, a jail, and lots of other stories of the past. I would love to go on a historical tour, but for now to stroll the book and walk around the property was a treat. The lines were long because of the concert to get drinks everywhere so we opted for cold brew coffee on nitro at the little coffee cart inside the main lodge. We sipped our coffee and walked around and it was lovely. By

I typically won't go to any McMenamins as service is slow and non-existent and food is okay, even…read morethought it takes to long to arrive. The Chardonnay was the best part. Very good, but it was $16.25 for a 9oz pour...it should be good. The small Caesar with Grilled Chicken was ok. But again, $16.00 is too expensive. I did look further and saw that the Cheeseburger, with Fries and a Pickle Spear is $25.00. No way. My server was Adam. I hope this is a short term gig for him as he was non-existent...which is what I expected. His lack of attentiveness to me was horrendous. I will not return to any McMenamins, as I stated at the beginning, service is slow, food is okay and it has become too expensive.