About Inn at the Gorge
Inn at the Gorge occupies a house built between 1906 and 1908 on Eugene Street in Hood River. In 1942 Stewart E. Thomas turned it into a guest house so his wife, Fanny, would have an income while he served in the French resistance in World War II, and he did not come home. The house reopened as a bed and breakfast in 1985, just as windsurfing was taking off in the Columbia River Gorge, and the inn still shares Fanny's ghost stories as local legend.
Every guest room has a private bathroom, air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and some suites sleep four or five. Breakfast is served each morning with local ingredients, and there is locally brewed kombucha on tap. Outdoor space includes a wraparound porch, a back terrace and deck and a private backyard, along with secure storage and a hose for bikes and outdoor gear. The inn rents e-bikes, and booking a half-day rental comes with free early check-in.
Downtown restaurants, shops and breweries are within walking distance, and the inn is close to hiking, biking, windsurfing and fishing in the Gorge. Children are welcome, pets are not, and the property is smoke free. From May through October and over the winter holidays there is a two-night minimum. The inn came under new management in September and says existing reservations will be honored; requests for spring and summer 2027 are being taken by email.
Hood River Lavender Farms, with U-pick rows and Mount Hood views, is about 15 minutes from the inn, so a July stay can include a morning in the lavender.
What to do
- Stay in a guest house that has welcomed travelers since 1942
- Rent an e-bike from the inn and get free early check-in
- Walk to downtown Hood River restaurants, shops and breweries
- Start the day with a local-ingredient breakfast on the wraparound porch
- Store bikes and outdoor gear securely after a day in the Gorge
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round; two-night minimum May through October and over Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's
- Hours
- Check-in after 4 pm; check-out 11 am (as posted on their website, checked October 2026)
Good to know
- Dogs
- Not allowed (no pets)
- Reservations
- Required; two-night minimum May–October and on major winter holidays
Tips for your visit
- Book at least two nights for a summer or fall stay
- Learn the self check-in process if you will arrive after 8 pm to avoid a late fee
- Make any changes to party size or requests by phone
- Expect slower replies to emails while the inn runs with a smaller team
Pair it with a lavender farm
Hood River Lavender Farms · about 15 minutes away
Hood River Lavender Farms is about 15 minutes away, an easy morning outing during a summer stay.
Getting there
Questions
Does Inn at the Gorge allow pets?
No. Pets are not allowed.
Are children welcome?
Yes. Children are allowed.
Is there a minimum stay?
Two nights from May through October and over Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's; single nights are sometimes available by phone.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast with fresh, local ingredients is served each morning.
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
