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Accommodations in the North Cascades range from rustic cabins and basic motels to charming bed-and-breakfasts, riverside inns, intimate hotels, and upscale mountain resorts, most featuring first-rate hospitality. Many also have picturesque mountain, lake, or river views. Book well in advance for holiday and summer weekends, particularly during festivals and events. Winter and shoulder seasons tend to feature lower prices. Look for package deals online at many establishments.
The handsome rooms at this warm and inviting downtown hotel come with atmospheric furnishings—some have gas fireplaces and jetted tubs—and the price includes an ample complimentary breakfast of waffles, biscuits and gravy, ham and potatoes, and more. Original artwork and antiques add to the old-world atmosphere throughout the property.
This 1917 mansion, set amid 10 acres of gardens, offers elegant, well-appointed rooms filled with art and antiques. Gazebos overlooking the river are perfect settings for enjoying a glass of wine. A couple of rooms feature sleigh beds, and all enjoy picturesque views of the grounds and natural scenery.
Formerly the Alpen Rose, this inn just outside of town was renovated in 2020 by new owners, who upgraded the property with modern room amenities like 50-inch smart TVs, Keurig coffee makers, and gas fireplaces, along with enhanced outdoor features including a seasonal pool, year-round hot tub and treehouse sauna, firepits, and free bikes. Some rooms have balconies with views of the mountains, and others have their own firepit on the covered patio. The inn's exterior has Leavenworth's standard Bavarian look, but the rooms are anything but cookie-cutter, with a variety of layouts and decor.
Located on a breathtaking bend in the Columbia River about 20 miles north of Chelan, this three-story, motel-style property has handsome rooms, all of them with fireplaces and generously sized balconies with water views. A good stopover en route to Winthrop, Howard's also has boat launches and free moorage for up to eight boats, making it a particularly appealing hotel among Columbia River fishing enthusiasts.
Fun and activity-focused, this cluster of smartly designed cabins appeals to younger, outdoorsy guests with its myriad amenities, including outdoor music, movies on the stage, and plenty of attractive spaces to socialize, eat, and soak up views of the adjacent Wenatchee River. The cabins, which have small decks overlooking the river and a rustic-chic design, are a good deal in the off-season but can get pricey on summer weekends. There is also a LOGE hotel in downtown Leavenworth where you can borrow a bike, rent gear, and visit the café for breakfast, sandwiches, and cocktails.
Perched on a private little slip of land at the head of Lake Chelan, two spacious two-bedroom timber cabins enjoy water and mountain views from wraparound cedar decks, while a large room has a deck over the Stehekin River. Guests share a huge lawn, a waterside hot tub, and nightly bonfire cheer. Hiking, swimming, and relaxing are the top activities; you can also set out on a free bike or canoe, or rent a kayak.
