About Us
Welcome to Hells Canyon Grand Hotel
More than just a place to stay, Hells Canyon Grand Hotel is your gateway to adventure, connection, and comfort in the heart of the Lewis-Clark Valley. With 143 spacious guestrooms, resort-style amenities, and warm hospitality, we make every stay feel grand.
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Start your day with a complimentary hot breakfast, explore the area’s fishing, hiking, and wine-tasting scene, then unwind with live music, craft cocktails, and valley views on our outdoor patio.
Planning an event? With 14,000+ square feet of space and a 6,000-square-foot lawn, we’re the perfect venue for meetings, weddings, and celebrations.
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Enjoy access to Snap Fitness with an indoor pool, jacuzzi, and fitness classes, plus our seasonal outdoor pool for summer relaxation. Just minutes from downtown and iconic outdoor attractions, Hells Canyon Grand Hotel is where your next great experience begins.
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We can’t wait to welcome you!
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Our Story - A Legacy of Hospitality
Since opening in 1988, Hells Canyon Grand Hotel has been a family-owned and operated staple in Lewiston, Idaho. What started as a vision to bring a much-needed hotel and conference space to the area has grown into a community-driven destination for travelers, businesses, and event-goers alike.
Our founder, Tony Copeland, came from the car sales industry, running dealerships in Washington and Idaho before spotting a gap in Lewiston’s hospitality scene. Back then, the only event spaces in town were the Elks Lodge or the Fair Building. Seeing an opportunity, Tony partnered with Phil Adamek to build a 100-room hotel with conference space, opening as a Ramada Inn in May 1988. Demand took off immediately, leading to expansions in 1989, 1992, and 1996, adding more guestrooms and event spaces—including the 6,000-square-foot Seaport Ballroom.
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Over the years, our name changed from Ramada Inn to Grand Plaza Hotel, then Red Lion Hotel (1999–2020), before becoming part of Choice Hotels' Ascend Collection in 2021. But through it all, our commitment to warm hospitality and exceptional service has remained the same.
Today, Tony’s daughter, Heidi Copeland, carries on the legacy as General Manager, having worked her way through nearly every department before taking the helm in 2016. And with Sarah Brown, the third generation of the Copeland family now involved, our story continues.
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More than three decades later, we’re still here—welcoming guests, hosting unforgettable events, and celebrating the community we love. Thanks for being a part of our journey!
Ascend Collection
We are excited to have joined the Ascend® hotel collection by Choice Hotels. This allows us and our guests the perks of being part of a large chain brand while developing a unique brand focused on our local attractions and culture.
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Hells Canyon Grand Hotel is the only full service hotel in Lewiston, ID. Guests have access to the best amenities as well as partnerships with local vendors so that you can discover Lewiston to the fullest.