With a stay at Lightwell Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Hood River, steps from Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and 7 minutes by foot from Columbia River Gorge. .This spa hotel is 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Mount Hood National Forest and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Mount Hood Railroad.
What's nearby
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Mount Hood Railroad - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Hood River - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Slackwater Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Hood River Marina - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Bingen-White Salmon Station - 9 min drive
Portland International Airport (PDX) - 63 min drive
Restaurants
Pfriem Family Brewers - 13 min walk
Double Mountain Brewery - 2 min walk
The Walled Garden (A Kings & Daughters Public House) - 2 min walk
Solstice Wood Fire Cafe - 10 min walk
Full Sail Brewing Company - 4 min walk
About this property
Lightwell Hotel & Spa
Lightwell Hotel & Spa offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and designer toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.
Bathrooms include showers. This Hood River hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 69 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, housekeeping is provided daily, and you can request irons/ironing boards.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Rooftop - This rooftop bar specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves light fare only.
Basecamp Cafe - This café serves light fare only. Open daily.
Lobby Bar - This bar specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Self parking on site (USD 10 per day)
Food and drink
Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 15 for adults and USD 12 to 15 for children
2 bars/lounges
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Basecamp Cafe
Lobby Bar
Rooftop
Things to do
Books
Concerts/live shows
Evening entertainment
Full-service spa
Games
Piano
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Guidebooks
Lockers
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Firepit
In a nature reserve
Outdoor furniture
Full-service spa
3 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Hot stone massages
Hot tub
Prenatal massages
Sauna
Spa open daily
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Elevator (36 inch wide door)
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
4 floors
Built in 1904
Fireplace in lobby
Renovated entire property - September 2025
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Hulu
Netflix
Smart TV with digital channels
Streaming services
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
0.57 percent tourism fee will be charged
Destination fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 15 for adults, and USD 12 to 15 for children
Self parking fee: USD 10 per day
Pet fee: USD 45 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Lightwell Hotel & Spa Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 104 reviews
10 - Excellent
78
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 104 reviews
8 - Good
17
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 104 reviews
6 - Okay
6
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 104 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
10/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
Mar 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay. Love the bar and hot tub.
Jennifer
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jon
Jan 21, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is amazing. Great staff, excellent spa, awesome location.
Jon
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Victoria
Feb 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel itself was beautifull and the staff were fantastic! The rooms were clean and cute, the pool was relaxing. Great location too!
Victoria
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vaune
Mar 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was so nice. Fun town to explore.
Vaune
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeff
Feb 28, 2026
Spotless room and the vibe of the hotel was exactly what we were looking for! Style, ambiance
Jeff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tracy
Mar 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Conveniently located near many shops and restaurants. Perfect location right off the highway. Gorgeous view! Staff was very helpful.
The
Lightwell is a wonderful little hotel in a great location. Easy walk to all of downtown Hood River. Everything was clean, well taken care of with friendly staff. Rooms are small with no onsite parking, however parking was close.
I stayed in the room for business reasons. The staff were amazing, the room was clean and the hotel had a great vibe. I would return if Im in the area again!
Excellent space- clean & classy! Perfect location that’s walking distance to all the best things in downtown Hood River.
The hot tub/spa area is an amazing bonus.
Relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend!
Amazing new hotel. Staff was really friendly. They have done a wonderful job with the common areas and rooms. Stayed in an inside queen room which was small but well appointed—very cozy!
The spa area was great, the only complaint being that the airflow wasn’t great so our eyes burned a bit after using.
We will stay again!
Friendly, welcoming staff. Smooth and easy checking. Room was super clean with a scenic river view. Highly recommend this new (with old world charm) hotel in one of our favorite spots in all of Oregon.
Enjoyed the hot tub the most. Room was small but expected in a historic building. Room was clean and modern. Loved the shower head…so much we bought one on-line. Loved all the local shops within walking distance of the hotel. Would definitely stay here again. Not disappointed.
Room was spotless. The robes were super cozy and luxurious. Staff was accommodating and courteous. Well located. Incredible food. Excellent ambiance. Just delightful all around.
NADENE
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Julie
Mar 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but it was so tiny. You couldn’t even open a suitcase. Tiniest room I’ve ever seen. Too claustrophobic. We did not stay there and moved on. Very disappointed!!!!
We were THRILLED to know that the hotel was finally open and available for an overnight during our Thanksgiving travels. There were the obligatory minute challenges with it being so newly opened during our visit but the service and hospitality far outweighed any inconvenience we encountered. The hotel is absolutely wonderful from top to bottom and the investment in everything from the outside bricks to the gorgeous tile was very obvious. We were disappointed in a few aspects of our stay such as the spa/hot pool not yet being available but the beautiful building, wonderful staff, service, and atmosphere more than made up for that.
Shae
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
john
Dec 4, 2025
Newly opened, which meant the restaurant and spa were not open. Expedia said there was onsite parking for $20, but there is only street parking we found ourselves
john
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Drew
Nov 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very new and very clean. Bar staff was top notch. The rooms were boiling hot and managment has the thermostats locked to heat only. Each room has its own split system so it makes no sense to have them locked...made the night unbearable with no sleep.