Hampton Inn Hood River
#8 in Hood River, 4.6/5 Google rating
Hampton Inn Hood River sits among the hotels we track in Hood River, and the case for it rests on verifiable guest data rather than marketing copy.
Across 996 published Google reviews the property carries a strong 4.6/5 rating. With that many reviews behind it, the score reflects a real pattern, not a few lucky stays, so it carries serious weight in our assessment. Our HFK score of 9.2/10 is simply that verified guest rating converted to a 10-point scale, so you can see exactly how we arrived at it.
The property is located at 1 Nichols Pkwy, Hood River, OR 97031, USA. The hotel's official site is https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pdxhrhx-hampton-suites-hood-river/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-HX-PDXHRHX&y_source=1_MzI2NDcwOC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D. Listed so you can confirm the address and live rates yourself rather than trusting one source.
On balance, Hampton Inn Hood River is the Hood River pick for travelers prioritizing solo retreat stays who want a property whose reputation is backed by a published review record. Let the verified rating, the position on the map, and the noted drawbacks guide the decision.
What guests consistently say
Reading across recent Google, Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia reviews of Hampton Inn & Suites Hood River, a handful of themes repeat often enough to treat as a pattern rather than one-off opinions.
What reviewers praise. The front-desk and breakfast staff draw the warmest comments, described again and again as friendly, helpful and accommodating. Rooms read as clean and recently renovated, the complimentary hot breakfast is a steady plus, and the Columbia River setting is the other recurring high point: higher-floor, river-facing rooms earn specific praise for their large windows and water views.
Where it falls short. The most common let-down is the gap between “river view” on the booking page and what a low floor actually delivers; guests report first-floor river-view suites see little of the river, so a higher floor is worth requesting by name. A noisy in-room air-conditioning unit comes up more than once. Proximity to Interstate 84 is mentioned, though most reviewers find the sound muffled rather than disruptive, and a few flag tired fruit at the breakfast buffet.
None of these are dealbreakers for a clean, well-run Hilton property; they are the practical trade-offs of a riverside roadside hotel, and most are manageable with a higher-floor, river-facing request at the time of booking.
Solo Retreat
This works better as a solo Gorge base than as a romantic one. It is a clean, predictable place to sleep between windsurfing, hiking and brewery days, with reliable breakfast and an easy walk or short drive to the waterfront. Ask for a higher river-facing room and you get the view without paying boutique-hotel rates; light sleepers should still request a quieter interior side given the AC and freeway notes above.
Anniversary
Set expectations for an anniversary: this is a well-run chain hotel, not a special-occasion property. If the trip is really about the Gorge, a river-view room, dinner in town and a Mount Hood drive, it makes a comfortable, good-value base. If you want atmosphere and polish for the night itself, the nearby Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa is the stronger choice.
Honest trade-offs
- The building stands beside Interstate 84, and recent reviewers say the traffic hum is audible at night on the freeway side; request a river-facing room, and a higher floor, because guests also report the suites see less of the Columbia than the listing photos imply.
- A complaint that keeps resurfacing in 2025 reviews is the window design: the middle third has no blind, so the room never fully darkens and early sun arrives before your alarm. Light sleepers should pack a mask.
Practical information
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Hampton Inn Hood River rated by guests?
Hampton Inn Hood River holds a verified 4.6/5 rating across 996 Google reviews, which converts to an HFK score of 9.2/10.
Where is Hampton Inn Hood River located?
1 Nichols Pkwy, Hood River, OR 97031, USA.
What is Hampton Inn Hood River best for?
It suits a Columbia Gorge solo trip or a no-fuss base; it is a Hilton chain hotel in Hood River, not a romance or boutique property.
Is Hampton Inn Hood River expensive?
Seasonal swings affect rates; get a live quote from the property or a booking partner.