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The Columbia Hotel
The Columbia Hotel is a reimagined 1910 landmark located in the heart of downtown Ashland, Oregon. Known for its bold murals, live music, and creative energy, the hotel has become a cultural hub for artists, Pacific Crest Trail hikers, and theatergoers alike. With a strong commitment to conscious hospitality and community partnerships, The Columbia offers more than a place to stay—it’s a destination where history, art, and adventure meet.
News & Mentions
Grand reopening of The Columbia Hotel.
Jefferson Public Radio: April 5, 2024
Ashland’s Oldest Hotel, The Columbia Hotel, Reopens With a Focus on Art, Music and Sustainable Travel.
The highly anticipated grand reopening of The Columbia Hotel, the first sustainability focussed hotel targeting outdoor enthusiasts in Southern Oregon, opens for guests on April 5th. The opening marks a milestone in the hospitality industry, as it unveils its newly renovated space with a renewed commitment to sustainability and support for local artists with original murals in each guest room.
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Ashland’s oldest hotel is back in business under new ownership.
Ashland News: May 14, 2024
The oldest hotel in Ashland has just been reborn as a place “where the culture of music, art and Ashland vibes meets the relaxing rhythm of nature in the heart of the great Southern Oregon outdoors.” This quote from the newly renovated Columbia Hotel’s home page expresses much of the essence of what makes Ashland attractive to both visitors and residents.
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Awards
Ashland Chamber of Commerce
Diversifying Hospitality Award 2024
Katharine Cato presents Diversifying Hospitality award to Jay Bowen, Columbia Hotel
Not only has Jay Bowen brought The Columbia Hotel back to life but has given it a new purpose with recruiting outdoor travelers, especially on the PCT, hosting music concerts and multiple art events in the hotel and out in alley creating partners and collaborators.
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Media & Press
About Jay Bowen
Owner • Visionary • Community Builder
Jay Bowen is the creative force behind the revival of The Columbia Hotel. With over two decades of experience in hospitality and travel marketing across Europe, Africa, Australia, and the U.S., Jay has led campaigns for global travel brands like Lastminute.com and Ebookers.com and helped shape iconic hotel identities including Malmaison in London and Provenance Hotels across the United States.
In 2024, Jay took on her biggest project yet: single-handedly renovating and reopening the historic Columbia Hotel in downtown Ashland, Oregon. Blending bold vision with hands-on grit, she transformed the 1910 landmark into a vibrant hub for art, music, and conscious travel.
For Media & Press Information Contact:
Jay Bowen
Owner/Operator
541-601-2087
stay@columbiahotelashland.com