Lightwell Hotel And Spa, Hood RiverLightwell Hotel And Spa in Hood River, United States has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 2 of 7 hotels we score in Hood River. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $187 a night (cached, not a live quote).Lightwell Hotel and Spa is a boutique hotel on Cascade Avenue in downtown Hood River, Oregon, in a building with roughly 120 years of history. Rooms come with high thread-count linens and views over the Columbia River Gorge, and the spa offers massages, body scrubs, a soaking pool, sauna and hot tub. There is a Mediterranean restaurant with a bar and lounge, a coffee shop, and space for live shows, plus a firepit. Free high-speed Wi-Fi is provided, with paid public parking nearby and hiking and skiing within easy reach. It suits couples, families and adventure travellers using it as a base for the gorge. Rooms are on the small side and lack extras such as a fridge. Rates start around $187 a night.What stands out

Friendly, helpful staff

Comfortable beds

Well-regarded spa and hot tub

Historic building in central Hood River

Watch out for

Rooms are small and can be noisy

Few in-room amenities, no fridge

Better-scored in Hood River

Best Western Plus Hood River, Hood River: 3.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $248 a night. The Best Western Plus Hood River is a contemporary lodge located on the banks of the Columbia River in Hood River.