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Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa

Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa

Hood River, OR
4.5 out of 5 rating, 77 Reviews
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77 Reviews
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    Rachel K. Sent on 09/09/2022
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    perfect day

    Our wedding at CGH was amazing. Marrisa is the coordinator at the venue and was exceptional to work with. She is super responsive and patient. On the day of our wedding, she made sure my groom and I ate appetizers, got drinks during cocktail hour, and got dinner. She worked flawlessly with our photographer and DJ to make sure we had a completely stress-free night. Part of my vision included paper lanterns, but due to the wind a number of them came down during the event. Marrisa was kind and respectful despite our accidental snafu. Needless to say, we had the flexibility to add our own decor to personalize our day. This wedding was worth every penny and Marrisa played an invaluable role to make our day amazing.

    Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa's reply:

    Rachel, thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure working with you and the entire family. Your event was beautiful and encompassed you and Lucas perfectly. We hope to see everyone in future years. Congratulations, again!
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    Alli B. Sent on 01/02/2022
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    Wedding venue

    It's a beautiful location. Everyone is very professional and experienced and helped make our wedding such an amazing day.
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    Colleen H. Sent on 07/14/2020
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    Excellent!

    We worked with the wedding coordinator, Elisa, at the Columbia Gorge Hotel. We had an excellent experience, and would recommend her and the hotel to anyone! It is a beautiful location that ourselves and our guests won't ever forget!
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    Kassidy Sent on 07/22/2020
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    Perfect day

    After the coronavirus dismantled our original wedding I was ready to just go to the court house and get it over with. One day while searching quant wedding options I found the Columbia gorge hotel had the perfect package for 25 of our closest friends and family. It offered ceremony and reception including drinks appetizers and cake and of course Elisa the wedding planner. Elisa is the most detail oriented person I have ever met. I really appreciated her vision of day that I lacked. She was patient and flexible. They accommodated adding a wonderful dinner to our package. The team that served our food and drinks were so pleasant and attentive. The grounds are perfectly manicured and beautiful views of the river and waterfall. I am so happy I found this option.
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    Sandra M. Sent on 08/23/2020
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    Excellent value

    Many, many thanks to Alyssa for putting together a wonderful reception. Thanks, too, to Don, Great and Allie for the personal service throughout. The venue was beautiful, the food was exceptionally good, and this venue was a terrific value.
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    Maher Sent on 07/14/2020
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    It was a spectacular wedding!

    Everything was perfect. All my needs were met and the wedding planner was very accommodating and made me feel very comfortable and the service was impeccable. The ceremony took place near the romantic waterfall that tumbled into the river. After the ceremony my guests were served complimentary hor d'oeurves and champagne that they enjoyed while looking out at the stunning view of the gorge. The dinner was delicious and the cake was beautifully decorated with sea shells to go along with the "Aloha" themed wedding. The highlight was the garden that surrounded the vintage style hotel. I was able to get the perfect photos with an enchanting backdrop of roses and exotic flowers among bridges, swinging chairs and statues. Little squirrels and ducks also found their way into my pictures. The hotel tower also gives an impressive view of the gorge for amazing pictures. Five stars for food, service and atmosphere. We are still savoring the experience. Thank you from the Cole family!
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    Erin B. Sent on 07/06/2020
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    Amazing! Elisa the wedding coordinator event above and beyond for our special day!

    Our original wedding was scheduled on a different date, at a different venue, in a different state had to be postponed out a year due to Covid-19. We were disheartened. We still wanted to get married, even if we had to have a VERY modified wedding. We reached out to The Columbia Gorge Hotel and were put in touch with
    Elisa their wedding coordinator. She was absolutely wonderful! She made our now small-scale, 1 month planned, somewhat impromptu wedding feel just as important and special as any other “normal” wedding at the hotel. Elisa’s attention to detail, organization, attentiveness, compassion, and kindness, helped salvage and elevate our day. She was so easy to work with, she accommodated our every need/want, and made the entire planing process flawlessly easy and fun. We are so thankful to have had her with us during this process and know that our special day would not have been as spectacular nor would it have gone off SOO smoothly without her. Beautiful grounds, great staff, astounding coordinator. We highly recommend!
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    Tatum Sent on 12/16/2019
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    Wedding venue that does it all!

    Our wedding day was absolute perfection at the Columbia Gorge Hotel. Alp (the GM), Elisa (event coordinator) and their staff took care of e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g the day of. We purchased one of their packages, so not only was wedding planning a breeze, but Elisa was available by email and cell leading up to the wedding. As expected, there were a few hiccups the day of, but they were handled so smoothly that we didn't even know about them until afterwards. Honestly, our day wouldn't have been the same without Elisa and the staff at CGH. Highly, highly recommend this venue and a huge thank you to Alp and Elisa!

    Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa's reply:

    Thank you Tatum! I appreciate the recognition as I try to always be available to my clients around the clock. I'm so glad it felt like a breeze. That's my mission! Cheers to you and your new hubby, congratulations!!
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    Natalie Sent on 09/07/2019
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    CGH is an amazing wedding venue!

    Alp and Elisa were absolutely wonderful to work with! They took over after the previous wedding planner left. They were very communicative and accomodating since we were planning from afar. We were able to enjoy a chef's dinner prior to our wedding to select our appetizers for the cocktail party and main entrees for the reception dinner. The food was great! The venue is gorgeous and is a photographer's dream. Both Alp and Elisa made our special day stress free and amazingly everything went without a hitch. The value of CGH is very competitive compared to other venues and we are so glad we shared our special day here. Highly recommend!!

    Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa's reply:

    Thank you Natalie! You and Roy were an absolute joy to work with. I'm so happy we were able to make your wedding stress free. You guys were so friendly and easy to work with. I wish you both happiness in your future and new chapter together! Cheers!
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    Ashley Sent on 11/10/2018
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    November 2018 Wedding

    We changed our date and planned a wedding in leas than 4 months. Teresa was amazing and super helpful with everything. We thought our dream wedding was unobtainable, but she made it all work within our budget. She is amazing, the place was absolutely beautiful, and my guest gave us so many compliments.

    Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa's reply:

    Dear Ashley,

    We are so pleased Teresa was able to make everything work for you on shorter notice for your special day. With her over 15 years experience planning weddings, and her knowledge of this hotel, she knows what we can do and exactly how to get it done.

    Thank you for choosing the Columbia Gorge Hotel to celebrate your wedding day at. We wish you a lifetime of happiness!

    Sincerely,
    Tamara EB, Marketing Manager

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    Rachel Sent on 10/09/2018
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    Teresa was a dream to work with and the venue was absolutely stunning; our guests could not stop complimenting the natural beauty of the gorge and the waterfall while appreciating the meticulously maintained landscape around the hotel. It was a dream day and we could not have asked for a better wedding planner, more accommodating hotel staff, unforgettable venue beauty, and the overall comfortable yet beautifully vintage, sophisticated design of the hotel! Every detail, and I mean EVERY detail from adding rose petals in the creek to attract the ducks during your ceremony to keeping the event on track, is considered by Teresa, the chefs, the hotel staff which ultimately makes the day seamless for the bride and groom! We can’t wait to have our anniversary here and recommend this venue to anyone who is looking in Hood River for their special day!

    Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa's reply:

    Dear Rachel,

    Congratulations on your marriage and we're so excited that you and your guests had such a wonderful celebration day here!

    Teresa's experience and attention to detail is only exceeded by her absolute love of her brides and grooms. She truly loves her work and it shows with every wedding she coordinates.

    We look forward to celebrating your anniversary here with us. Be sure to let us know you are one of our bridal couples when you make your reservation!

    Best Wishes,
    Tamara EB, Marketing Manager
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    Kylie Sent on 10/07/2018
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    My husband and I had a great wedding here. We had a little over fifty quests and the Teresa made sure everything was perfect for us. There is a bridal suite onsite that is complimentary in the booking fee, and their are multiple locations to have your ceremony, inside and outside. The food was also wonderful.

    Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa's reply:

    Dear Kylie,

    Thank you for entrusting our entire staff, including our amazing wedding coordinator Teresa, with one of the most important events in your lives.

    Our congratulations to both you and your husband, and we wish you a lifetime of happiness!

    Sincerely,
    Tamara EB, Marketing Manager
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    Julie Sent on 09/25/2018
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    Teresa and the staff were absolutely amazing!!! Everything was perfect! I told Teresa my vision and she helped bring it to life!

    Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa's reply:

    Hello Julie,

    Our wedding coordinator Teresa has a special way of knowing just what to do when. Not only from years of experience, but from connecting with each of her bridal couples in such a way that she is able to see their vision of a perfect wedding and help them make it happen. She's almost a wedding whisperer! :)

    It is our entire staff's pleasure to help you make your wedding dreams come true here at the Columbia Gorge Hotel. We wish you much joy in the years to come!

    Sincerely,
    Tamara EB, Marketing Manager
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    Erik Sent on 09/20/2018
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    Great venue, Teresa is the best! Food was outstanding, great value. Couldn't have asked for a better wedding.

    Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa's reply:

    Dear Erik,

    We're so pleased you and your bride chose to celebrate your wedding day with us and we wholeheartedly agree with you...Teresa is the best!

    Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!

    Sincerely,
    Tamara EB, Marketing Manager
    Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
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    Aurelia Sent on 09/20/2018
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    Working with Teresa & the Columbia Gorge Hotel team was so wonderful! On top of having a gorgeous venue, they truly put so much thought, care and effort into making every event beautiful and seamless. As part of a vendor team myself, I am so thankful to have their expertise, professionalism and friendliness come day of.

    Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa's reply:

    Dear Aurelia,

    Congratulations on your marriage and our best wishes as you embark on your new life together!

    Thank you so much for your kind words about our entire team here at the Columbia Gorge Hotel. We love helping couples have wonderful weddings here. They are truly a joy to experience for all of us.

    We hope your happiness from your wedding day stays with you all your lives!

    Sincerely,
    Tamara EB, Marketing Manager
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    Will Sent on 09/27/2018
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    Teresa and the staff were amazing! They exceeded are very high expectations. It was a perfect wedding day, thank you Teresa and Columbia Gorge Hotel staff!!
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    William Sent on 08/12/2018
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    The setting was magical. The entire staff was attentive and responsive to any need. Theresa coordinated perfectly and was there for any questions we had. She made sure the event went smoothly. Nothing but compliments from our guests. Thanks so much.
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    Jillian Sent on 08/22/2018
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    We chose this space because it was beautiful, came with a wedding planner and could house the majority of our guests. But we were BLOWN AWAY by the service. Teresa, our wedding coordinator, throws one hell of a wedding. Champagne waiting for us after the ceremony, dessert waiting for us in the honeymoon suite and everything in between. Our friends and family are calling our wedding the "best they've been to," a compliment that I must attribute in large part to Teresa and the Columbia Gorge Hotel staff.
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    Brielle Sent on 08/01/2018
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    This was always my dream venue and my wedding day was nothing short of it! BEAUTIFUL venue, with superb staff, and the most incredible wedding planner/coordinator Teresa. She worked with our budget, did everything she possibly could to make it the best day, and did just that! Not to mention she is so SWEET! This venue is way worth every penny!!

    Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa's reply:

    Brielle,

    We are all so happy that you and Andrew had the wedding of your dreams here! Teresa IS amazing and is truly dedicated to making our brides and grooms have the wedding they've always wanted. Congratulations on your marriage, and we wish for you both a wonderful life together!

    Sincerely,
    Tamara Emler Ball
    Marketing Manager
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    Alan Sent on 08/06/2018
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    Sarah’s and Stephen’s wedding at the Columbia Gorge Hotel was absolute spectacular. Gorgeous setting, flawless execution. Very, very memorable event. Glad we chose the Columbia Gorge Hotel over the wine country.
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    Cindy Sent on 08/02/2018
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    My daughter had her dream wedding at the Columbia Gorge Hotel with the help of Theresa the wedding planner. Not one glitch or awkward moment. Every detail went as planned. Could not be happier with our choices, including the photographer Yasmin or the dj Mr. Elive. Food was top notch.

    Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa's reply:

    Cindy,

    We're so happy that your daughter's wedding at the Columbia Gorge Hotel turned out so wonderful!

    Our wedding planner Teresa takes great care in making sure everything down to the last detail is taken care of with "her" weddings. She truly wishes to help brides and grooms create cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

    Thank you for taking the time to write your review and congratulations on your daughter's marriage and your new son-in-law.

    Sincerely,
    Tamara Emler Ball
    Marketing Manager
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    Emily Sent on 07/17/2018
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    Remember to take a moment and soak it all in! It goes by so fast :)
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    Yadi Sent on 07/17/2018
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    The venue is gorgeous!! My husband and I live in Arizona but the planing of our wedding was very easy. Teresa was very professional, puntual and flexible!! I had my fairy tail wedding at the Columbia Gorge and I would highly recommend this venue.
    The istaff was very friendly! Rick was awesome! He gave our guests a little bit of the hotel history. He was wonderful to my 88 year old mother (helping her in the elevator and talking to her. Sarita our bartender was great!
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    Sarah Sent on 06/06/2018
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    Teresa made our wedding as stress free as possible. Without her we wouldn't have known what we were doing! It was a fairy tale wedding that I am incredibly grateful for. Thank you Columbia Gorge Hotel!
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    Jeanette Sent on 05/09/2018
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    The entire experience was wonderful! Teresa and her staff went above and beyond to make my daughter and my now son in law's wedding amazing! We did not know the first thing about planning a wedding and she made the entire process easy and was there for us every step of the way! Venue was breathtaking, and all the staff at the Hotel were friendly and helpful. A truly wonderful experience for all!
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