EKNY WKND: Society Hotel | Bengin, WA
While visiting my friend for my birthday this came up. I was intrigued. “A surprise day trip to see something new? Lets GOOOO! This is an absolute MUST if you’re looking for a nice get away weekend. I recommend escaping in the winter for a real magical experience. The hotel has a great bar, with limited but tasty light fare.
Gettiing There:
Driving from Portland:
Start from Portland: Take I-84 East towards Hood River.
Drive on I-84 for about 60 miles (around a 1-hour drive), enjoying views of the Columbia River along the way.
Exit at Hood River (Exit 64): Cross the Hood River Bridge ($2 toll for cars) to get to Washington.
Turn right onto WA-14 East: Drive for about 1.5 miles, and you'll reach Bingen.
Arrive at The Society Hotel: The hotel is located at 210 N Cedar St, Bingen, WA.
Public Transit:
Take Amtrak from Portland’s Union Station: Book a ticket on the Amtrak Empire Builder or Amtrak Cascades. These trains stop in Bingen-White Salmon, and the journey takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Walk from Bingen Station: The Society Hotel is about a 5-minute walk from the train station. Head southeast on Humboldt Street, turn left onto Cedar Street, and you’ll see the hotel on your right.
Either route will get you to Bingen, where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful Columbia River Gorge!