BALCH HOTEL, Dufur
Property overview
Rooms
The Balch Hotel offers a range of rooms, each with unique features. The King Suite is the grandest room, with views of Mt. Hood and a soaker tub. Signature Queen rooms feature period antiques and attached baths, with air conditioning available in warmer months. Mountain View Traditional Queen rooms also have views of Mt. Hood and air conditioning. Traditional Queen rooms have shared bathrooms and European-style in-room sinks. Rooms are tech-free, without phones or TVs, and Wi-Fi is available. A shared fridge and microwave are available upon request. Note that lodging is for ages 10 and up, and the hotel does not have an elevator.
Dining
The Balch Hotel continues to expand guest offerings for meals. A breakfast basket is provided to hotel guests, featuring seasonal favorites such as fresh-baked muffins, housemade granola, hard-boiled eggs, fresh fruit, and yogurt. Tea and coffee are available, including Post Canyon Coffee Roasters coffee and Good Medicine Tea. The Bistro 1907 menu is updated seasonally and includes items like Balch Board (cured meats and cheeses), Spring Salad, Walnut Pesto Quinoa Salad, and Soup of the Day. Main courses include New York Steak, Lamb Chops, and Grilled Salmon. Desserts include Balch Signature Fruit Crisp and Balch Chocolate Cake. The alfresco Summer Harvest Wine Dinner spotlights ShadowBuck's estate-grown wines and locally-raised lamb.
Leisure and Spa
The Balch Hotel property includes towering pine and fir trees, open spaces, a pond, and panoramic views. Guests can enjoy evenings around the fire pit. The Spa Sanctuary offers body, skin, and wellness treatments, including the Gem Facial, Rejuvenate Facial, and Rose Facial. Other treatments include CBD Back Relief, AromaTouch Treatment, and Rose Reiki Energy Treatment. Sanctuary Experiences include Soul Clarity, Magdalene Magic, and Oracle Card Reading. A Sanctuary Retreat is available for a customized private experience. There are live music Patio Sessions during the summer. Guests can find wine from the 15 Mile Winery.
Location & Access
The Balch Hotel is located in Dufur, Oregon, at the eastern end of the Columbia Gorge. Nearby attractions include the Atiyeh Deschutes River Trail, the Columbia River Gorge, and the Deschutes River. The hotel is near WAAAM (Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum). Guests can visit the Baldwin Saloon in The Dalles Oregon. There is free parking and complimentary EV charging available.
Services
The Balch Hotel offers guest services such as laundry, answering phones, and housekeeping. The property provides complimentary breakfast, premium toiletries, and fresh-baked cookies on arrival. The hotel is pet-friendly, with designated rooms available for guests traveling with pets (Traditional Queen and Signature Queen rooms). The hotel is available for weddings, reunions, retreats, business meetings, and romantic getaways. Meeting and retreat packages include food and beverage options.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Canoeing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Fishing
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Ski pass vendor
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor