Ashland Springs Hotel stands at 212 E Main Street in the heart of historic Ashland, Oregon, a college town and cultural destination in Jackson County in southern Oregon known primarily as the home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, one of the United States' preeminent repertory theater organizations. The hotel occupies a landmark 1925 building originally constructed as the Lithia Springs Hotel, taking its name from the mineral-rich springs that attracted health tourists to Ashland in the early twentieth century. The structure's exterior retains its period architectural detailing, and the interior combines original features with comfortable contemporary appointments throughout its 70 guest rooms and suites. Room categories include Standard Queens, Deluxe Kings, and Junior Suites, all furnished with quality bedding and bath products in keeping with the property's boutique character. Larks Restaurant on the ground floor has been one of Ashland's most consistently praised dining venues, offering a seasonal Pacific Northwest menu that draws on southern Oregon's farms and ranches. A garden courtyard provides a pleasant retreat in the warmer months. The concierge team is expert in the Oregon Shakespeare Festival calendar — spanning multiple productions simultaneously across the Elizabethan, Angus Bowmer, and Thomas Theatres — and can assist with advance ticket procurement, which is particularly valuable given that popular productions sell out months ahead. The hotel's E Main Street location places it within easy walking distance of all three festival theaters, Lithia Park, and downtown Ashland's galleries, boutiques, and independent restaurants. Rates typically run USD 150 to USD 300 per night, with sharp increases during peak festival season from February through October.
Room types
- Standard Queen
- Deluxe King
- Junior Suite
Amenities
- Larks Restaurant
- Historic 1925 building
- Garden courtyard
- Walking distance to Oregon Shakespeare Festival
- Concierge
Location
212 E Main St, Ashland, OR 97520
42.1940, -122.7080 View on map
Highlights
- Landmark 1925 building in downtown Ashland, two blocks from Oregon Shakespeare Festival theaters
- Larks Restaurant serving seasonal Pacific Northwest cuisine drawing on southern Oregon farms and ranches
- Garden courtyard for alfresco relaxation during Ashland's mild spring and summer seasons
- Expert concierge assistance with Oregon Shakespeare Festival tickets and cultural programming
- Walking distance to Lithia Park, the festival theaters, and Ashland's boutique Main Street shops
Tips for visiting
- Book Oregon Shakespeare Festival tickets months in advance — popular productions sell out well before the hotel fills.
- Ask the concierge for pre-show dining reservations at Larks; the kitchen accommodates the festival curtain schedule.
- Lithia Park is a 5-minute walk from the hotel and offers a beautiful morning stroll along Ashland Creek.
- Southern Oregon's Crater Lake is approximately 90 miles north — a feasible day trip from Ashland with an early start.
- Ashland hotels fill rapidly during festival season; the Springs Hotel is the most centrally located full-service option.
Accessibility
Ashland Springs Hotel has an accessible entrance on E Main Street and an elevator serving all guest floors. ADA-compliant rooms with roll-in showers are available. The surrounding Ashland Main Street is largely flat and accessible, with some uneven terrain in Lithia Park's older sections.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the connection between Ashland Springs Hotel and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival?
The hotel is located two blocks from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's main theaters and is the closest full-service hotel to the venues. The concierge assists guests with ticket purchasing and tailors dining reservations around performance schedules.
Does Ashland Springs Hotel have a restaurant?
Yes. Larks Restaurant on the ground floor serves breakfast and dinner, with a seasonally rotating menu emphasizing Pacific Northwest ingredients from southern Oregon's farms, ranches, and orchards.
Is Ashland Springs Hotel a historic building?
Yes. The building was constructed in 1925 as the Lithia Springs Hotel, named for Ashland's mineral spring waters. The exterior architecture and several interior features reflect the building's early twentieth-century heritage.
When does the Oregon Shakespeare Festival run?
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival typically runs from late February through October, with multiple productions running simultaneously across three theaters. Season schedules and ticket availability are published on the OSF website each year.