The older courtyard building's rooms are more economical but small and very dated the building is slated for replacement with a new 200-room tower in the near future. Rooms are in two different buildings: the stylish 10-story tower building completed in 2011 as part of a $45-million expansion has spacious and attractive rooms. Situated on a sweeping mesa 6 miles southeast of downtown Pendleton, this contemporary hotel at Wildhorse Resort (operated by the Umatilla tribe) offers plenty of perks even if you're not a gamer, including spacious, modern rooms, a slew of amenities, and a completely smoke-free environment.