Whether it be for a romantic anniversary, as a business stopover between Portland and Seattle, or a family stay to beautiful Lake Merwin and Mt. St. Helens. The Empress Estate is a luxurious, unexpected gem in the hills of Woodland, Washington. Come stay, enjoy a relaxing evening in our Fireside Room. Take in the Pacific Northwest sunset by the Veranda fireside, or an afternoon stroll in the Courtyard Garden. Whatever your pleasure, you will find The Empress to be the perfect peaceful retreat. Enjoy the entire mansion's public spaces and grounds during your stay. Guest Access Spaces include The Fireside Room, The Grand Foyer, The Empress Courtyard, The Empress Hillside Lawn, The Empress Hillside Gardens, and The Fireside Terrace. The host lives on-site & is available throughout the day. Whatever your pleasure, you will find The Empress to be the perfect peaceful retreat and perfect location. Just minutes from the Portland and Vancouver metro area and Portland International Airport, and a short morning or afternoon drive from the Seattle/Tacoma area, The Empress Estate sits quietly nestled on the Woodland hillside, among pastoral settings, yet conveniently just one mile off I-5.