Room, River View (Fireside)

This room is described as having resort-facing views from a lodge that sits on 175 wooded acres above the Columbia River Gorge. Expect a peaceful, tree-framed outlook rather than a promise of a particular river panorama. The main draw of this category is the in-room fireplace and a calm, soundproofed setting.

The room has one king bed with premium bedding and a queen-size sofa bed, so it sleeps up to 4 guests. At 269 sq. ft., four is the maximum. It is most comfortable for a couple or a small family. A free rollaway/extra bed and a free crib can also be arranged.

Yes. The "Fireside" in the name refers to the fireplace in the room. There is also a sitting area, a desk and a wardrobe. This makes it a cozy base for evenings in after a day of hiking or sightseeing.

The private bathroom has a shower/bathtub combination. It comes with bathrobes, towels, a hair dryer and free toiletries. Guests may wear the in-room bathrobes to and from Waterleaf Spa, which is on the lodge's basement level.

Yes. Skamania Lodge is a family-friendly resort, and this room has a queen sofa bed, a free rollaway, a free crib, a mini-fridge, an iron and ironing board and daily housekeeping. Connecting rooms are available for larger parties. The lodge also has a children's playground and babysitting/child services. Children of all ages are welcome, but guests aged 18 and over are charged as adults.

The room is soundproofed and has blackout drapes and climate-controlled air conditioning, all of which help with sleep. Light sleepers can also ask the front desk, which is open 24 hours, about the quietest rooms available at check-in.

The mandatory resort fee covers Wi-Fi, unlimited local and toll-free calls, in-room coffee, pool, hot tub and sauna access, the fitness center and fire-pit access. Some bookings also add a $1 per night destination fee. Parking charges are quoted differently by different booking channels, so check the current parking charge when you reserve. Check-in starts at 4:00 PM.

On site you will find the Cascade Dining Room and the River Rock Lounge, an indoor pool and hot tubs, a fitness center (ages 16+), Waterleaf Spa, an 18-hole golf course, a zip-line and aerial adventure park, and about three miles of hiking trails. Free shuttles run to downtown Stevenson. The Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum is about a 6-8 minute walk, and Cape Horn Lookout is about 1.4 miles away.

Skamania Lodge is a smoke-free property. At check-in you need a photo ID and a credit card, and cashless payment is used throughout. The indoor pool is open until 9:00 PM Sunday to Thursday and 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday, and the outdoor hot tub is 21 and over only from 6 PM. Room service operates on limited hours. The nearest airport is Portland International (PDX), about a 50-60 minute drive, and the lodge has no airport shuttle of its own.