The Commodore Hotel, Astoria, Oregon
Historic Character Meets Creative Coastal Cool
Why DNA Hotels Loves It
● A beautifully restored 1925 landmark that captures Astoria’s maritime history through understated, design-led interiors.
● Honest boutique hospitality with minimalist rooms, vintage details, and an authentic sense of place instead of unnecessary luxury.
● A perfect base for exploring Oregon’s oldest city, surrounded by cafés, breweries, bookstores, galleries, and the Columbia River waterfront.
A Historic Landmark with Fresh Energy
In the heart of downtown Astoria, The Commodore Hotel occupies a handsome 1925 brick building that once welcomed travelers arriving by train and ferry. Today, the historic property has found a new audience without losing its soul. Rather than polishing away its age, the restoration embraces the building’s imperfections. Original architectural details remain, while thoughtful contemporary interventions introduce a clean, Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic that feels entirely at home in Oregon’s creative coastal culture.
Vintage Simplicity Done Well
The interiors strike an appealing balance between history and minimalism. Muted colours, reclaimed materials, vintage furnishings, nautical references, and handcrafted details create spaces that feel calm, welcoming, and effortlessly authentic. The lobby resembles a carefully curated living room, while the original reception desk and playful vintage touches give the hotel a personality that’s impossible to manufacture. Everything feels intentionally simple rather than deliberately sparse.
Rooms with Character
The guestrooms continue that philosophy. Compact Cabin Rooms feature vintage apron sinks and shared bathrooms, recalling the hotel’s early days while remaining comfortable and immaculately maintained. Suites offer more generous layouts and private bathrooms, with many overlooking the Columbia River. Original keys with oversized tags, pencil sharpeners, record players available to borrow, and carefully selected vinyl reinforce the nostalgic atmosphere without turning the hotel into a museum. Historic buildings come with their quirks—there’s no air conditioning, and earplugs are thoughtfully provided—but that’s part of the Commodore’s honest charm.
Part of the Neighborhood
The Commodore encourages guests to experience Astoria rather than retreat from it. Street 14 Café, located just off the lobby, serves excellent Stumptown coffee, locally sourced breakfasts, pastries, cocktails, and light meals in a bright, creative atmosphere. Complimentary morning coffee in the lobby and evening tastings of local craft beer add to the welcoming, community-oriented feel. Outside, Astoria unfolds on foot: independent bookstores, breweries, vintage shops, galleries, riverfront walks, and the city’s famous maritime history are all just minutes away.
Why It Works
The Commodore Hotel never pretends to be a luxury resort, and that’s precisely its strength. It celebrates simplicity, authenticity, and thoughtful design while remaining deeply connected to Astoria’s creative spirit and working waterfront heritage. Affordable, full of character, and refreshingly unpretentious, it’s the kind of boutique hotel that perfectly reflects the city it calls home.
