Historic Balch Hotel – Dufur
Listed in OREGON
- 40 South Heimrich Dufur, OR 97021
- 541-467-2277
- https://www.balchhotel.com/
The Balch Hotel was built in 1907 by Charles P. Balch, a local rancher and druggist. The bricks used were made on his own ranch. It opened to guests in 1908 and room rates were 50 cents to $1.25, with “hot and cold water in every room, electric lights and steam heat.” The 18-inch thick brick walls keep the building cool during the hot Dufur summers — and still do.
Now, the three story brick building, renovated many times over the years but always keeping its historic charm intact, has 20 rooms including a suite on the third floor with view of Mount Hood and a private bath with whirlpool tub. Each room has an individual style with furnishings and décor. Rooms on the South have private baths; rooms on the North share common baths.
While the rooms all have modern amenities, guests come to the Balch to disconnect and get off the digital treadmill. Enjoy quiet and each other — there are no televisions or telephones in the rooms (although you’ll find WiFi in the business center).
Included with your stay is a buffet house-made breakfast for two, chocolate-chip cookies, Balch Blend coffee and selection of teas, and a special house made malted hot chocolate. To-go breakfasts are available for busy travelers. For mid-day munching, the chef offers box lunches for your touring pleasure. But really if you can, sit and stay a while and enjoy the house-made fare — it’s wonderful.
Spa Services include massage, skin care, aromatherapy hand and foot treatments, Reiki, Gem Therapy and a consultation with the hotel’s own esthetician. Spa packages are available to incorporate these services with wellness, including movement and meditation.
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This place is amazing! It’s beautiful and quiet. There are no TVs or phones in the rooms but there is free Wi-Fi if you need to be connected and the cell service is good as well. A few of the rooms have private bathrooms but the shared bathrooms are clean and nice as well. The atmosphere is very relaxing. We came up to room and sat by the window and watched a storm blow in. We read, we took a bath in the big jetted tub and just settled in for the evening. There is also a café downstairs. Unfortunately we didn’t get to experience that this time but I’m sure we’ll be back. While Dufur is a sleepy little town, The Dalles and the Gorge is less than 15 minutes away. Don’t miss this hidden gem!
Delightful. Loved the old footed tub. Quaintly decorated and comfortable.
An incredible visit to the Balch Hotel; great location for breathtaking gravel riding! Thank you for the wonderful stay and delicious chocolate chip cookies.
"What a pleasure having your cycling crew here. We're so excited that Dufur is getting discovered for cycling, as there's so much space and great roads and trails galore. Looking forward to more Gravel Grinders! See you soon!" -- Balch Hotel
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