Hotel Diamond is a historic hotel in Diamond, Oregon. Built in 1898, it is the oldest accommodation in the area. Although we pride ourselves on our business' rich history, it is our attention to detail and willingness to satisfy each customer's needs that sets us apart. Few places have escaped commercialization and tourism like Diamond, Oregon, which lies at the base of the breathtaking Steens Mountain in the heart of a country rich with the history of settlers, Native Americans, sheepherders and cattle barons.
Experience the vast beauty of Harney County - Oregon's own outback. With a population of only 5 people, Diamond is truly an escape from the stresses of everyday life. Not only are our staff members some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet, but they have extensive knowledge of the area and its history. Shirley Thompson, David Thompson, and Gretchen Nichols are the current owners of Hotel Diamond, which they bought in 2000.
The family has been ranching in Diamond Valley for 6 generations.
Experience the vast beauty of Harney County - Oregon's own outback. With a population of only 5 people, Diamond is truly an escape from the stresses of everyday life. Not only are our staff members some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet, but they have extensive knowledge of the area and its history. Shirley Thompson, David Thompson, and Gretchen Nichols are the current owners of Hotel Diamond, which they bought in 2000.
The family has been ranching in Diamond Valley for 6 generations.
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It is thought that Mrs. Dolly Kiger named the town in 1874 as well as the craters located northwest of town, after the diamond-shaped brand used by the McCoy Ranch.
The post office in the Diamond area has been moved many times since first established in 1887.
For unknown reasons, it was subsequently housed in a new structure constructed by Marion Horton and George Smyth in about 1897.
One source indicates the post office has had over seventeen postmasters and assistant postmasters.
At the turn of the century, Diamond was growing into a major merchandising outlet for ranchers, sheepmen, and travelers.
The post office in the Diamond area has been moved many times since first established in 1887.
For unknown reasons, it was subsequently housed in a new structure constructed by Marion Horton and George Smyth in about 1897.
One source indicates the post office has had over seventeen postmasters and assistant postmasters.
At the turn of the century, Diamond was growing into a major merchandising outlet for ranchers, sheepmen, and travelers.
Breakfast is included with your stay.
Our huge continental breakfast includes smoked sausage, ham, cheese, eggs, yogurt, fruit, milk, coffee cakes, and other freshly baked goods.
Our bread is all homemade at 3:00 p.m. every day.
Breakfast is available from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Make your reservation for a family-style dinner at 6:30 p.m. Hotel guests always receive priority, but outside guests are welcome too.
Our family-style dinner has many options to choose from to accommodate all, and we are more than happy to accommodate any life-threatening allergies.
Our huge continental breakfast includes smoked sausage, ham, cheese, eggs, yogurt, fruit, milk, coffee cakes, and other freshly baked goods.
Our bread is all homemade at 3:00 p.m. every day.
Breakfast is available from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Make your reservation for a family-style dinner at 6:30 p.m. Hotel guests always receive priority, but outside guests are welcome too.
Our family-style dinner has many options to choose from to accommodate all, and we are more than happy to accommodate any life-threatening allergies.
After 30 years in the bed and breakfast/ hotel business, we have decided it is time for an adjustment.
For all others, we will be offering a deluxe picnic style dinner.
Picnics must be ordered when making a room reservation.
Sliced marinated steak, pickled shrimp, potato salad, cheese assortment, grapes, homemade bread, and dessert.
Picnic dinners can be picked up in the morning or we will place them in your respective refrigerators for the evening meal.
If you have any questions regarding the Summer Schedule please call the Hotel at 541-493-1898.
For all others, we will be offering a deluxe picnic style dinner.
Picnics must be ordered when making a room reservation.
Sliced marinated steak, pickled shrimp, potato salad, cheese assortment, grapes, homemade bread, and dessert.
Picnic dinners can be picked up in the morning or we will place them in your respective refrigerators for the evening meal.
If you have any questions regarding the Summer Schedule please call the Hotel at 541-493-1898.
Marion Horton constructed Hotel Diamond just before the end of the century to serve the traveling public, and at the same time, erected his own home adjacent to the inn.
Mr. and Mrs. Horton and their two children operated the hotel for a time, then sold the property to Sid Comegys.
Mr. Comegys, being an enterprising man who recognized a business opportunity, decided to add a saloon to the hotel in 1913.
This addition provided additional interest in the hotel for men, and business was good as the clientele enjoyed the general saloon ambiance and the opportunity to drink and gamble.
Mr. and Mrs. Horton and their two children operated the hotel for a time, then sold the property to Sid Comegys.
Mr. Comegys, being an enterprising man who recognized a business opportunity, decided to add a saloon to the hotel in 1913.
This addition provided additional interest in the hotel for men, and business was good as the clientele enjoyed the general saloon ambiance and the opportunity to drink and gamble.
Thank you for your interest in Hotel Diamond.
We would love to hear from you.
Please call us if you have any questions or would like to make a reservation.
We are a small family-owned and operated business; therefore, we do not have the ability to answer or make reservations via email.
Please call the number provided, and we would be happy to answer your questions.
Contact our historic hotel today in Diamond, Oregon, to speak with a staff member about booking your stay.
Find us adjacent to the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge at the base of Steens Mountain in the Diamond Valley.
We would love to hear from you.
Please call us if you have any questions or would like to make a reservation.
We are a small family-owned and operated business; therefore, we do not have the ability to answer or make reservations via email.
Please call the number provided, and we would be happy to answer your questions.
Contact our historic hotel today in Diamond, Oregon, to speak with a staff member about booking your stay.
Find us adjacent to the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge at the base of Steens Mountain in the Diamond Valley.
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