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Tributary Hotel
McMinnville, Oregon, United States · Independent · Core Luxury
Eight suites named for Oregon rivers occupy a restored century-old brick building on McMinnville's Third Street that once sold farm supplies, hardware, and apartments. First-time hoteliers Katie Jackson and Shaun Kajiwara opened it on 13 July 2022 with chef Matthew Lightner, formerly of New York's two-Michelin-starred Atera; his on-site restaurant okta was a 2023 James Beard Best New Restaurant semifinalist and made the New York Times' 50 Best Restaurants in America. Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star in 2026.
- 8 rooms
- Opened 2022
- Neighborhood: Downtown McMinnville
About Tributary Hotel
- Each of eight suites is named for a different Oregon river, in a restored downtown McMinnville building that opened as a hotel on 13 July 2022.
- The circa-1912 brick building previously served as a farming supply shop, a hardware and general store, and apartments.
- Created by first-time hoteliers Katie Jackson and Shaun Kajiwara with chef Matthew Lightner, formerly of New York's two-Michelin-starred Atera.
- Lightner's restaurant okta was a 2023 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best New Restaurant and appeared on the New York Times' 50 Best Restaurants in America list.
History
Tributary Hotel is a boutique hotel in downtown McMinnville, Oregon, at 618 NE 3rd Street, opened by acclaimed chef Matthew Lightner alongside his fine-dining restaurant okta. Announced to open in the summer of 2022, the intimate property sits in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley wine country.
Restaurants and bars
- ōkta farm and kitchen — Restaurant
Experiences
- The Winemaker's Dinner Series featuring John Paul of Cameron Winery — An evening with John Paul of Cameron Winery exploring the Dundee Hills through wine.
- The Bubble Bar at Tributary — Bubble Bar experience at the hotel, presented under the theme 'The Cellar: Where Every Glass Begins a Story'.
- Family-Style Harvest Dinner — A weekend-long harvest celebration of family and food, shared around the table.
- New Year's Eve: Pop, Fizz, Clink! — New Year's Eve dinner at ōkta farm and kitchen.
Amenities
- Spa
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Tennis
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
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