The Society Hotel

Overview

• The Society Hotel is a collection of experience-focused boutique hotels in historic reclaimed buildings, with a strong emphasis on wellness through its spa and bathhouse at the Bingen, WA location. This facility blends lodging with hydrotherapy amenities, including a cedar sauna, saltwater pools, hot and cold plunges, and massage services, creating a rejuvenation hub in the Columbia River Gorge.
• The overall atmosphere is minimalist, design-driven, and community-oriented, fostering authentic connections, relaxation, and adventure. Housed in a 1937 Civilian Conservation Corps schoolhouse, it evokes nostalgia while offering modern comforts. Guests enjoy social spaces for collaboration, healing retreats in a custom dome, and PNW-inspired vibes for travelers, digital nomads, and groups seeking renewal amid stunning natural surroundings.

Features & Amenities

• Spa & Bathhouse (Bingen):
  • Indoor saltwater warm pool and cold plunge pool
  • Outdoor hot pool
  • Cedar sauna for therapeutic heat sessions
  • Massage facilities and facial services
  • Locker rooms with showers, hair dryers, and swimsuit spinner
  • Spa café offering healthy snacks, drinks, teas, coffees, and juices
  • Swimsuits, robes, and pampering supplies provided
• Lodging Amenities (Shared Across Locations):
  • Custom triple bunk beds with privacy curtains, lights, outlets, and lockers
  • Private rooms (queen/king) with sinks, robes, AC/heating controls, reading lights
  • Cabins with kitchenettes (sink, toaster oven, fridge, cookware), patios, hammocks, picnic tables, Bluetooth speakers
  • Ensuite or shared baths with tiled showers/tubs, luxury linens, Wi-Fi
  • Community spaces: lobby café/bar, gym with bleachers/games, fire pits, courtyards
• Event & Gathering Spaces:
  • Restored gymnasium (2,701 sq ft, up to 250 guests)
  • Teacher’s Lounge (seats 14, projector, whiteboard)
  • Subterranean dome Sanctuary (yoga/retreats for 25-50)
  • Outdoor courtyards, Breezeway, Cabin Ring with fire pits and seating

Services

• Wellness Services:
  • Complimentary spa/bathhouse access for overnight hotel guests (1 appointment/day, advance reservations required)
  • Hourly public spa access
  • Group soaks and hydrotherapy sessions
  • Massages and facials (individual or group)
• Lodging & Stays:
  • Bunk rooms, standard rooms, suites/cabins (Portland: ship-like bunks/suites; Bingen: schoolhouse rooms/cabins including ADA/dog-friendly)
  • Hostel-style to luxury private options
• Events & Celebrations:
  • Weddings, corporate meetings, retreats, parties (gym, lounge, sanctuary, outdoors)
  • Catering partnerships (local food trucks, platters, pizzas)
  • Beverage packages (full bar, beer/wine, non-alcoholic)
  • AV equipment, music via Sonos, team-building games
• Additional:
  • Café/bar with regional coffees, cocktails
  • Bike locking, Wi-Fi streaming, fresh air filtration

Pricing

• Spa Access:
  • Non-overnight guests: $35/hour
  • Group bookings: $70 + tax fee + $30 + tax gratuity; 15+ guests: $750 + tax/hour
• Event Spaces (Bingen):
  • Gymnasium: $175/hr (Mon-Wed), $250/hr (Thu-Sun), 4-hr min
  • Teacher’s Lounge: $400/4-hr, $800/8-hr, $1,200/12-hr
  • Sanctuary: $600/4-hr, $1,200/8-hr, $1,800/12-hr
  • Outdoor Courtyards: $125-$250/hr (2-4 hr min)
• Beverage Packages (per person, pre-tax + 20% gratuity):
  • Full Bar (3-4 hr): $39-$48
  • Beer/Wine (3-4 hr): $33-$40
  • Non-Alcoholic (3-5 hr): $12-$18
• Lodging: Rates fluctuate by season/demand; book via Webrez (no specific prices listed)
• Bartenders/Servers: $50/hr each

Location & Hours

• Portland, OR: 203 NW 3rd Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97209; +1 (503) 445-0444; portland@thesocietyhotel.com
• Bingen, WA (Primary Spa Location): 210 N Cedar St, Bingen, WA 98605; +1 (509) 774-4449; bingen@thesocietyhotel.com
• Operating Hours: Not explicitly listed (24/7 lodging assumed); Spa closes Tuesdays 11:30am-4:30pm for cleaning; advance reservations required for pools (max 25 guests/session)

Notes

• Unique Aspects: Transformed 1937 Bingen Schoolhouse preserves history (original gym floor/bleachers) while adding modern spa dome for superior acoustics (ideal for yoga/oms). Bridges hotel-hostel with social, adventurous PNW focus—hiking, skiing, Gorge exploration. Dog-friendly ADA cabins; age/group restrictions on bunks (18+, non-local). Emphasizes community over isolation, with open catering, local partners, and wellness for rejuvenation. Complements Portland’s urban vibe with Bingen’s nature immersion, making it special for holistic escapes.