Skamania Lodge

The Columbia River Gorge's Skamania Lodge Undergoes Series of Renovations

Pacific Northwest lodge to remodel 95 guest rooms and spa

Stevenson, Wash. – Skamania Lodge, a rustic mountain resort managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, is undergoing an $850,000 renovation which began Jan. 2, 2006 and will be completed mid April, 2006. The renovation includes remodeling of 95 forest view guest rooms and the addition of guest room amenities.

Rooms will feature “Forest Dream” mattresses, named for the Columbia River gorge and Cascade mountain views. In addition, each guest room will feature a leather ergonomic desk chair, marble surface sinks, refurbished furniture and new linens.
Skamania Lodge will also begin a $1.6 million spa expansion to begin winter 2006 and complete spring 2007. The expanded spa will feature upgraded services and additional treatment rooms to complete the spa experience.

“The series of renovations and additional amenities will better accommodate and enhance the experience for our guests and families visiting Skamania Lodge and the Columbia River gorge,” said Frank Casarez, General Manager of Skamania Lodge. “We are excited to offer the best accommodations, location, and views to create a memorable stay so that guests and families return to each year.”

Skamania Lodge (www.skamania.com) is one of over 30 independent, upscale and luxury hotels, resorts and golf clubs in the United States managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the fourth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company, based in Englewood, Colo., features a portfolio of more than 7,500 guest rooms, 17 golf courses and nine full-service spas. DH&R properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Boston, San Diego, Aspen, Phoenix, Palm Springs, Jackson Hole and Maui. Northwest properties include The Resort at Squaw Creek in Lake Tahoe, Sunriver Resort in Central Oregon, Suncadia just 80 miles east of Seattle in Central Washington, and Skamania Lodge in the Columbia River Gorge.

Skamania Lodge