Bingen is a small city in southern Washington State that is located just across the Hood River from Oregon. Although the city was incorporated back in 1924, the population remains small with only 672 residents as of the 2000 census. Bingen's most notable feature is its close proximity to the Hood River which attracts thousands of visitors annually. While there are no hotels in Bingen, a number are located just across the river in Oregon towns like Hood River and White Salmon.
The Hood River Hotel is a 41-room hotel housed in a historic building in downtown Hood River a few short miles away from Bingen. Rooms at the hotel are comfortably furnished and outfitted with a number of amenities including satellite TV, wireless Internet service and air conditioning. Breakfast is served daily and is available to guests for a small extra charge. There is also a restaurant, Cornerstone Cuisine, located on the premises that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Among the other amenities guests will discover at the Hood River Hotel are a fitness center and a jacuzzi.
The Hood River Inn is a riverfront hotel that is operated by Best Western. The hotel has 158 guest rooms that are well-appointed with such amenities as cable TV, wireless Internet and AM/FM alarm clock radios. The hotel's restaurant, Riverside, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a riverside atmosphere that offers panoramic views of the river. The hotel also has a riverside bar/lounge that features entertainment several nights a week.
The Inn of the White Salmon is a historic hotel located in nearby White Salmon that dates back to 1937. The 16 rooms at the hotel are cozily appointed and equipped with amenities that include private baths, cable TV and wireless Internet access. The hotel has no restaurant but its location near the riverfront makes it convenient to a number of good area dining options. The hotel also has package tours available for skiers and snowboarders during the winter and offers access to wine tasting tours during the warmer months.
The Columbia Gorge is an elegant, expansive hotel that dates back to 1904. Rooms at the Columbia are tastefully decorated with antique furnishings and modern amenities that include flat screen TVs, wireless Internet and air conditioning. Many of the rooms also offer splendid views of the river. The hotel has a full service restaurant on-site as well as a lounge/bar that serves light bites. The hotel also has expansive grounds that guests may wander at their leisure as well as a full-service spa on the premises.
