29 Best Hotels in Portland, Oregon

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Portland has an unusually rich variety of distinctive, design-driven boutique hotels, historic properties, and charming B&Bs, and while you’ll find the usual mix of budget-oriented, midrange, and upscale chains here, if you’d rather avoid cookie-cutter brand-name properties, you’re in the right city.

While you won’t find ultraluxury brands like Four Seasons or W Hotels, the vast majority of downtown properties are high-end, with the rates to prove it, especially during the week when conventions are in town, and during the summer high season, when many properties command at least double what they can during the slower, wetter winter months.

If you are watching your pennies, the good news is that Portland has a nice variety of relatively affordable lodging options just across the river from downtown in the somewhat bland but conveniently situated Lloyd District (in the city’s Northeast neighborhood), and also quite a few charming, intimate inns within walking distance of the trendy dining-and-retail neighborhoods on the East Side, such as Division Street, East Burnside, and Northeast Alberta. As is the case in most cities, you can also find excellent deals around the airport as well as just across the Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington—the latter is a good base if you’re dividing your time between Portland and the Columbia Gorge and are looking to save a little money.

Hotels downtown, in Lloyd District (by the convention center), and in some cases out by the airport are within easy walking distance of MAX light rail, and wherever you stay in Portland, you’re generally close to a bus line with access to downtown. If you have a car, bear in mind that downtown hotels typically charge from $20 to $40 for overnight parking; you can save a bit at off-site garages, but a car is still a real added expense. Parking is far less or sometimes even free in Nob Hill and the Lloyd District, and it’s almost always free at B&Bs, which tend to be in neighborhoods where a car is handy anyway.

Another big reason a B&B might make a better option than a larger hotel is that most of Portland’s are in lively neighborhoods abundant with distinctive shopping and dining, and most often, an inn will offer unique guest rooms, deluxe home-cooked breakfasts, and friendly and knowledgeable innkeepers—all in all a more personal and authentic Portland experience.

Ace Hotel

$$ | 1022 S.W. Harvey Milk St., Portland, OR, 97205, USA

The quintessential Portland hipster lodging, this flagship location of the buzzy Ace Hotels brand contains a Stumptown Coffee café as well as the very good Clyde Common restaurant and Pépé Le Moko bar, is a block from Powell's Books and the Pearl District, and is right in the heart of Downtown's ever-trendy West End neighborhood. The minimalist-chic rooms are outfitted with comfortable, futon-style mattresses, locally made furniture, flat-screen TVs, and original wall murals—some have vintage accessories like turntables and vintage vinyl collections; others have iPod docks. Some rooms have private bath/showers, the less expensive rooms share. The cool common areas have large comfy couches and well-stocked bookshelves.

Pros

  • Prime West End location
  • Unique design and artwork in each room
  • Free city bicycles available for guests

Cons

  • Offbeat decor and hipster vibe isn't for everybody
  • The cheapest rooms don't have private baths
  • On a sometimes noisy street
1022 S.W. Harvey Milk St., Portland, OR, 97205, USA
503-228–2277
hotel Details
78 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted

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Crowne Plaza Portland

$$ | 1441 N.E. 2nd Ave., Portland, OR, 97232, USA
https://www.facebook.com/cpportland/

This modern, upscale, chain hotel is popular with business travelers but makes a good base for leisure visitors, too, as it's just a short MAX or streetcar ride across from downtown and within walking distance of the Rose Quarter, the Coliseum, the convention center, and the Lloyd Center mall. Rooms are attractive if standard-issue, with microwaves, refrigerators, DVD players, and large flat-screen HDTVs.

Pros

  • Indoor pool
  • Proximity to public transit

Cons

  • Location near the Rose Quarter means traffic congestion during basketball games and concerts
  • Surrounding neighborhood has conveniences but lacks charm
  • Parking costs $19
1441 N.E. 2nd Ave., Portland, OR, 97232, USA
503-233–2401
hotel Details
239 rooms, 2 suites
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted

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Evermore Guesthouse

$ | 3860 S.E. Clinton St., Portland, OR, 97202, USA

Just a block from the trendy dining along Southeast Portland's hip Division Street, this beautifully restored, 1909 Arts and Crafts–style mansion contains spacious, light-filled rooms, some with private balconies, claw-foot soaking tubs, and good-size sitting areas; one detached suite has a full kitchen, and a cozy and romantic third-floor room has skylights and pitched ceilings. Guests can relax and mingle in the large common areas, which include a guest kitchen. The owners also operate the smaller and simpler Bluebird Guesthouse a few blocks away at 3517 S.E. Division Street, in the heart of the neighborhood's restaurant row.

Pros

  • Located in hip, charming neighborhood with many bars and restaurants
  • Reasonably priced with free off-street parking
  • Free laundry and basic breakfast

Cons

  • Some rooms face busy Cesar Chavez Boulevard
  • A 15-minute drive or 30-minute bus ride from Downtown
  • Least expensive rooms are shared bath
3860 S.E. Clinton St., Portland, OR, 97202, USA
503-206–6509
hotel Details
6 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Heathman Hotel

$$$$ | 1001 S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, USA
Heathman Hotel Exterior

The choice of countless celebs and dignitaries since it opened in 1927, this wonderfully atmospheric, art-filled hotel has undergone a stylish and contemporary redesign. It's still filled with regal touches, including the high-ceilinged tea court lounge and a library with over 2,700 signed volumes (many of which come from past Heathman guests), but the common spaces and ample guest rooms feel brighter and less cluttered. Snazzy Headwaters restaurant, run by local celeb chef Vitaly Paley, serves some of the best modern seafood in town.

Pros

  • Stellar restaurant
  • Central location adjoining Portland'5 Centers for the Arts, and a block from Portland Art Museum
  • Outstanding art collection

Cons

  • Some rooms are small
  • Expensive parking
  • Bar and restaurant can be crowded when there are performances next door
1001 S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, USA
503-241–4100
hotel Details
150 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted

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Hilton Portland Downtown

$$$ | 921 S.W. 6th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, USA

Encompassing two buildings—a main building and a newer, more upscale tower—this gargantuan complex offers predictably furnished, upscale guest rooms and a convenient location. There's also a variety of meeting rooms, two restaurants, an athletic center and gym, and two indoor saline swimming pools. Centrally located, the property is within walking distance of the Portland Center for the Performing Arts, Pioneer Courthouse Square, the Portland Art Museum, and MAX light rail. Pets are welcome with a deposit.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

$$$ | 2333 N.W. Vaughn Ave., Portland, OR, 97210, USA
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On the northern edge of Portland's trendy Nob Hill neighborhood, this reliable branch of the ubiquitous, midprice, Holiday Inn Express chain offers large, updated rooms if not much personality. On-site is an indoor pool and fitness center. A generous hot buffet breakfast is included for guests.

Pros

  • Complimentary parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Walking distance from streetcar and buses

Cons

  • Picks up some noise from nearby highway
  • A trek from downtown core
  • Pricey for a chain property with limited curb appeal
2333 N.W. Vaughn Ave., Portland, OR, 97210, USA
503-484–1100
hotel Details
90 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast, Credit cards accepted

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Hotel deLuxe

$$ | 729 S.W. 15th Ave., Portland, OR, 97205, USA
https://www.facebook.com/HoteldeLuxePortland/

This retro-glam 1912 boutique hotel with its original chandeliers, gilded ceilings, black-and-white photography (arranged by movie themes), heavy drapes, and hip cocktail lounge evokes Hollywood's Golden Era, from the elegant rooms to the cozy 1950s-style Driftwood Room bar and swanky Gracie's restaurant. Rooms are appropriately luxe for a hotel named "deLuxe," with sumptuous beds, an extensive pillow menu, and iPods preprogrammed with cool playlists. For the epitome of luxe, try the Marlene Dietrich Suite, with its 8-foot circular bed, crystal lamps, and gorgeous views.

Pros

  • Fun Old Hollywood vibe
  • Close to Washington Park
  • Nice touches like free bike rentals and evening champagne hour in the lobby

Cons

  • Standard rooms are quite small
  • West End location is less central than other Downtown properties
  • Expensive valet parking
729 S.W. 15th Ave., Portland, OR, 97205, USA
503-219–2094
hotel Details
130 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted

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Hotel Eastlund

$$ | 1021 N.E. Grand Ave., OR, 97232, USA

This mid-20th-century Lloyd District/Convention Center property with a handy location on the MAX line offers quick access across the river to Downtown, and stylish rooms outfitted with California king beds, smart-technology gadgetry, and airy bathrooms with smoked-glass walk-in showers. The convivial restaurant, Met Tavern, has dramatic city skyline views, and there's also an excellent coffeehouse (Cafe Eastlund) and bar (Amphora Wine Merchant) at street level.

Pros

  • Next to Moda Center, convention center, and light rail stop
  • Fashionable rooms with plenty of high-tech perks
  • See-and-be-seen restaurant with dazzling skyline views

Cons

  • Surrounding neighborhood lacks charm and interesting dining options
  • Area can be noisy during conventions or Moda Center events
  • Rooms are a little compact
1021 N.E. Grand Ave., OR, 97232, USA
503-235–2100
hotel Details
168 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Hotel Lucia

$$ | 400 S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, USA
https://www.facebook.com/HotelLuciaPortland/

Black-and-white celebrity photos from Pulitzer Prize–winner and native Oregonian David Hume Kennerly, comfy leather chairs, and stylish low-slung furniture adorn the rooms of this nine-story, 1909 European-style boutique hotel in the heart of Downtown. This service-oriented hotel has a number of much-appreciated perks, including morning coffee and tea, evening craft-beer hour, and bike rentals. The inviting, warmly furnished common spaces include a handsome lobby and two excellent restaurants, including buzzy Imperial and the fun artisanal pizza joint, Crown.

Pros

  • Prime location near West End and Pearl District dining
  • Artfully appointed rooms
  • Two outstanding restaurants

Cons

  • Limited shelf and storage space in the small bathrooms
  • Expensive valet parking
  • Busy Downtown location
400 S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, USA
503-225–1717
hotel Details
160 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted

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Hotel Rose

$$ | 50 S.W. Morrison St., Portland, OR, 97204, USA

This funky boutique property overlooking the Willamette River affords stellar views of the water, easy access to the waterfront park and the events that take place there (Rose Festival, Blues Festival, Gay Pride, and so on), and—as part of the Pineapple Hospitality chain—complimentary pineapple cupcakes during the daily afternoon reception. The hotel has a clean and modern interior style, and the guest rooms—decorated with bold color schemes—contain wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, ample work space, top-of-the-line memory-foam beds, iHomes, mini-refrigerators, Keurig coffeemakers, and oversized walk-in showers.

Pros

  • Central location on the riverfront
  • Fitness center and free use of bikes
  • Good restaurant (Bottle + Kitchen)

Cons

  • Rooms not facing the river have dull views
  • Traffic noise is a problem for some rooms
  • Rates can be steep when events take place on riverfront
50 S.W. Morrison St., Portland, OR, 97204, USA
503-221–0711
hotel Details
142 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted

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Hotel Zags

$$ | 515 S.W. Clay St., Portland, OR, 97201, USA
https://www.facebook.com/hotelmodera/

Decorated with local artwork, contemporary furnishings, and wood-and-marble accents, this boutique property (formerly known as Hotel Modera) is both upscale and accessible, and offers a location convenient to the Southwest Park Blocks and Portland State University. Each well-appointed room is equipped with a flat-screen HDTV, smart-phone docks, BeeKind bath products, spa robes, and Italian Carrara marble counters. The light-filled lobby leads to a pretty outdoor courtyard—equipped with several fire pits and bounded by a garden wall—and the terrific Nel Centro restaurant and bar, with its excellent happy hour deals.

Pros

  • Close to Portland State University and Saturday Farmers Market
  • Inviting courtyard
  • Great bar-restaurant

Cons

  • Rooms on the small side
  • No on-site gym (but free passes to nearby 24-hour gym)
  • A 10- to 15-minute walk from West End and Pearl District dining and nightlife
515 S.W. Clay St., Portland, OR, 97201, USA
503-484–1084
hotel Details
174 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted

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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland

$$$ | 506 S.W. Washington St., Portland, OR, 97204, USA Fodor's Choice

This artsy Downtown Portland outpost of the Kimpton-operated Monaco boutique-hotel brand offers eclectic textiles and patterns, bright spaces and bold colors, interesting amenities like in-room yoga mats, extensive pet-welcoming items, and an evening social hour with local wines, spirits, and beers, and the overall sense that staying here is a lot of fun. In these roomy accommodations (the majority of them suites), birds in flight paper the ivory-colored guest-room walls, auburn hexagons carpet the floor, and multicolored tartan decorates the headboard.

Pros

  • Vibrant, arty decor
  • Convenient, central location
  • Well-equipped fitness center and a full-service Aveda spa

Cons

  • Design style may not suit all
  • Pricey overnight parking
  • On a busy Downtown street
506 S.W. Washington St., Portland, OR, 97204, USA
503-222–0001
hotel Details
221 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted

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Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel

$$$ | 1510 S.W. Harbor Way, Portland, OR, 97201, USA Fodor's Choice

With textured wall coverings, pillows made of Pendleton wool, and a color palette of slate blue, mustard yellow, and a variety of browns, this Kimpton-operated boutique hotel on the banks of the Willamette River captures the look and feel of the Pacific Northwest. More than a quarter of the guest rooms overlook the water, and bathrobes, coffee and tea, and yoga mats are provided; you can also buy organic and unusual snacks and beverages from the in-room minibar. Off the airy lobby, King Tide Fish & Shell restaurant serves outstanding seafood.

Pros

  • Stellar views and park-side riverfront location
  • Outstanding seafood restaurant
  • Several apartment-style suites with kitchens are great for families or extended stays

Cons

  • Not many restaurants or shops within easy walking distance
  • Some river views from rooms are blocked by trees
  • Expensive parking
1510 S.W. Harbor Way, Portland, OR, 97201, USA
503-228–3233
hotel Details
84 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted

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Lolo Pass

$ | 1616 E. Burnside St., Portland, OR, 97214, USA

This contemporary, affordable hybrid between a hotel and a hostel fosters an inclusive social vibe through its art-filled common spaces (including a delightful rooftop bar with great Downtown views), and pop-up markets and community events—and as an overnight guest, you can decide between a bed in a well-designed, budget-friendly dormitory space or a private room. Within walking distance of both the Central East Side and the 28th and Burnside retail and dining districts, Lolo Pass has an enviable location. 

Pros

  • Great neighborhood for food and drink
  • Cool coffee shop
  • Social vibe makes it easy to make friends

Cons

  • Least expensive rooms share baths
  • Basic room with limited linens and amenities
  • Social vibe may not appeal if you're seeking quiet
1616 E. Burnside St., Portland, OR, 97214, USA
503-908–3074
hotel Details
87 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Mark Spencer Hotel

$$$ | 409 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland, OR, 97205, USA

This family-owned hotel, with a prime location in the hip West End near Powell's Books and the Pearl District, is one of the better values in town, with most of its warmly decorated and spacious rooms containing well-equipped kitchenettes. A major supporter of local arts, the hotel offers special packages that include tickets to local theaters, museums, and other attractions.

Pros

  • Steps from trendy West End and Pearl dining and shopping
  • Afternoon tea and cookies and evening local wine tasting
  • Most rooms have kitchenettes

Cons

  • Some rooms are a bit dark
  • Street noise can be a problem
  • No restaurant on-site
409 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland, OR, 97205, USA
503-224–3293
hotel Details
102 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast, Credit cards accepted

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McMenamins Crystal Hotel

$ | 303 S.W. 12th Ave., Portland, OR, 97205, USA
Exterior, McMenamins Crystal Hotel in Portland, Oregon.
Kat Nyberg/ McMenamins

Travelers who appreciate good music and good beer—especially together—love this West End branch of the McMenamin brothers' unorthodox empire, which is home to three bars and a restaurant and is affiliated with the Crystal Ballroom concert venue a block away. Built in 1911, the old and creaky building is full of character, having housed everything from a glove factory to an old-time speakeasy to a gay bathhouse, and these days original art and song lyrics are hand-painted on walls, and the rock-star vibe extends to rooms, which are each decorated in honor of a musician who has played at the Crystal, including James Brown, Patti Smith, and Portland's very own Decemberists. Reserving a room, in fact, affords ticket availability to sold-out shows at the Crystal Ballroom.

Pros

  • Priority access to tickets for Crystall Ballroom concerts
  • Lots of bars and dining both on-site and on surrounding blocks
  • Saltwater soaking pool in the cavelike basement

Cons

  • Quirky vibe isn't for everyone
  • Shared bath down the hall in most rooms
  • No TVs
303 S.W. 12th Ave., Portland, OR, 97205, USA
503-972–2670
hotel Details
60 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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McMenamins Kennedy School

$ | 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland, OR, 97211, USA Fodor's Choice
Liz Devine/ McMenamins

In a renovated elementary school near Northeast Portland's trendy Alberta District, Oregon's famously creative McMenamin brothers hoteliers created a quirky and fantastical multiuse facility with guest rooms that feature original schoolhouse touches like chalkboards and cloakrooms and literature-inspired themes, a movie theater, a restaurant, a warm outdoor soaking pool, a brewery, and several small bars. This may be one of the most unusual (and fun) hotels you'll ever encounter—the casual Courtyard restaurant, "a school cafeteria like no other," has mahogany booths, an outdoor space for warmer days, decent pub food, and ales brewed in-house, and you can enjoy cocktails and classical music in Honors Bar, or play billiards and shuffleboard in the Boiler Room Bar—depending on your mood. Guest rooms occupy former classrooms, and each has tall windows and a hand-painted mural depicting a nursery rhyme or teacher.

Pros

  • Funky and authentic Portland experience
  • Room rates include movies and use of year-round soaking pool
  • Free parking

Cons

  • Rooms have showers but no tubs
  • No TVs in rooms
  • 20-minute drive or 40-minute bus ride from Downtown
5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland, OR, 97211, USA
503-249–3983
hotel Details
57 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted

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Monticello Motel

$ | 4801 N. Interstate Ave., Portland, OR, 97217, USA

This small, nicely kept, family-owned budget property with a few accommodation options is close to Interstate 5 and within walking distance of the MAX line and the hip dining and shopping of the Mississippi Avenue neighborhood. Most of the one- and two-bedroom kitchen suites have cooking ranges with an oven, refrigerator, and microwave. Interiors are standard-motel style, with floral bedspreads and dark-wood tables and chairs.

Pros

  • Kitchen suites are well equipped
  • Free parking and Wi-Fi
  • Affordable

Cons

  • 10-minute drive or 25-minute light-rail ride from downtown
  • Little character
  • Very basic
4801 N. Interstate Ave., Portland, OR, 97217, USA
503-285–6641
hotel Details
5 rooms, 4 suites
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Park Lane Suites & Inn

$$ | 809 S.W. King Ave., Portland, OR, 97205, USA
https://www.facebook.com/PLSuites/

The closest hotel in town to Washington Park, this comfortable if not especially fancy apartment-style hotel is one of the city's better-kept secrets; it's on the southern edge of the Nob Hill shopping district, and about a 15-minute walk from downtown. Suites have one or two bedrooms and come with spacious, work-friendly living areas and kitchens stocked with dishware, lots of cabinet space, and a full-size refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and dishwasher. Standard rooms, which are in a motel-style building across the street, have bamboo floors and a simple midcentury-modern aesthetic.

Pros

  • Proximity to several prominent neighborhoods
  • Well-stocked kitchens in the suites
  • The two-bedroom suites are a great value for families

Cons

  • Parking is free but limited
  • Not enough soundproofing, especially with standard rooms
  • Rather basic room interiors
809 S.W. King Ave., Portland, OR, 97205, USA
503-226–6288
hotel Details
41 rooms, 45 suites
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted

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Portland International Guesthouse

$ | 2185 N.W. Flanders St., Portland, OR, 97210, USA

If you don't mind shared-bath accommodations, this European-style B&B in the heart of Nob Hill and Alphabet District is a terrific bargain given the great location. The six rooms in this handsome early-20th-century house have queen beds and simple, tasteful furnishings; a few of them have additional single beds that accommodate a third guest for $10 nightly. Help yourself in the morning to complimentary juice, coffee, tea, cereals, and a common microwave, toaster oven, and fridge.

Pros

  • Wallet-friendly rates
  • Superb location steps from Nob Hill retail, dining, and the streetcar
  • Friendly and helpful owners

Cons

  • No private bathrooms
  • Books up fast
  • No off-street parking (but owners can provide permits for street parking)
2185 N.W. Flanders St., Portland, OR, 97210, USA
877-228–0500
hotel Details
6 rooms with shared bath
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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Portland Marriott City Center

$$$ | 520 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, USA
https://www.facebook.com/PortlandMarriott/

A 20-story stone-and-brick property, this hotel is centrally positioned near plenty of great restaurants and key attractions, and it's just a 10-minute walk from the Pearl District. The "plus" rooms have everything you'd expect of a Marriott property geared toward business travelers, including large work desks, voice mail, inroom coffeemakers, and onsite fitness and business centers. The MAX light rail is two blocks away.

Pros

  • Work-friendly rooms
  • Central location

Cons

  • Reliable but lacking character and personality
  • Parking is $37 nightly
520 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, USA
503-226–6300
hotel Details
238 rooms, 11 suites
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted

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Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront

$$$ | 1401 SW Naito Pkwy., Portland, OR, 97201, USA
https://www.facebook.com/MarriottPortlandDowntownWaterfront/

The large rooms at this 16-floor, business traveler–focused Marriott are decorated in off-whites and tans; the best ones are on the upper floors face east, taking in sweeping views of the Willamette River, Hawthorne Bridge, and—on clear days—Mt. Hood. Rooms have well-designed work spaces, local artwork, and updated bathrooms. Truss Lounge & Bistro in the lobby serves breakfast in the morning and drinks and light food later.

Pros

  • Waterfront location with excellent views
  • Easy access to Tom McCall park
  • Easy walk to MAX light rail and streetcar

Cons

  • Can feel crowded with conventioneers
  • Several blocks outside the true heart of downtown
1401 SW Naito Pkwy., Portland, OR, 97201, USA
503-226–7600
hotel Details
497 rooms, 6 suites
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted

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Portland's White House Bed and Breakfast

$$ | 1914 N.E. 22nd Ave., Portland, OR, 97212, USA
https://www.facebook.com/PortlandsWhiteHouse/

Hardwood floors with Oriental rugs, chandeliers, antiques, and fountains create a warm and romantic mood at this lavish 1910 Greek Revival mansion in the historic Irvington District, where guests can gather in several common areas and stroll the landscaped gardens. Rooms have private baths, flat-screen TVs, and mahogany canopy or four-poster beds—complimentary fresh-baked cookies or chocolates are served, plus champagne in the deluxe rooms, and the full breakfast uses fresh, local ingredients.

Pros

  • Over-the-top romantic
  • Outstanding breakfasts included in the rates
  • A short drive or bus ride to several hip East Side restaurant and retail districts

Cons

  • In residential neighborhood 2 miles from Downtown
  • Nearest commercial area is the rather bland Lloyd District
  • Older house with some quirky details
1914 N.E. 22nd Ave., Portland, OR, 97212, USA
503-287–7131
hotel Details
8 suites
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast, Credit cards accepted

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Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Convention Center

$$ | 1710 NE Multnomah St., Portland, OR, 97232, USA
https://www.facebook.com/ResidenceInnPortlandCC/

A short walk both to the Lloyd Center mall and MAX station, this three-level apartment-style complex with large, fully equipped suites is perfect for extended-stay visitors and families. Rooms come equipped with full kitchens and ample room to spread out, and many have wood-burning fireplaces. There's a large complimentary breakfast buffet each morning and regular hors d'oeuvres receptions. Pets are allowed with a deposit, and there's a pet area outside.

Sentinel Hotel

$$$ | 614 S.W. 10th Ave., Portland, OR, 97205, USA Fodor's Choice
https://www.facebook.com/sentinelhotelportland/

The discerning common areas in this landmark, early-20th-century buildings capture Portland's maker aesthetic, with locally sourced textiles, furnishings, and goods. The design scheme extends to the guest rooms, where you will find rich, hunter-green walls, Pendleton wool blankets, cool light fixtures, framed Oregon botanicals, and a minibar stocked with Oregon goodies, and some rooms have whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, and balconies. The venerable steak-and-seafood-driven Jake's Grill is on the ground floor along with a bar and a Starbucks.

Pros

  • Indie style meets luxury
  • Well-equipped gym
  • Spacious, well-designed rooms

Cons

  • Pricey valet parking
  • Uneven service in lobby bar
  • Construction (through 2023) next door can get a little noisy
614 S.W. 10th Ave., Portland, OR, 97205, USA
503-224–3400
hotel Details
100 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted

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Society Hotel

$ | 203 N.W. 3rd Ave., OR, 97209, USA Fodor's Choice

This quirky, bargain-priced boutique hotel with simple, stylish, and affordable rooms and a gorgeous roof deck is just steps from Old Town nightlife and Lan Su Chinese Garden, and occupies an 1880s former boardinghouse for sailors. The cozy standard rooms with or without private baths have functional blond-wood furniture, white linens, and plenty of cleverly designed storage features, while a common hostel-style room with a common space and kitchenette offers comfortable, well-designed bunk beds for around $55 nightly. Society also has a beautiful hotel out in the Columbia Gorge.

Pros

  • Budget-friendly rates
  • Fantastic staff
  • Airy lobby café with artisanal coffee and pastries

Cons

  • Rooms are very small
  • Nearby bars can get noisy at night
  • No on-site parking
203 N.W. 3rd Ave., OR, 97209, USA
503-445–0444
hotel Details
39 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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The Benson Hotel

$$$ | 309 S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, USA
https://www.facebook.com/TheBensonHotel/

Portland's venerable grande dame may now be overshadowed by several other upscale properties in town in terms of luxury, but the Benson has hosted countless presidents and celebrities since it opened in 1913, and its guest rooms both capture the hotel's storied legacy while offering plenty of modern comforts, like fully stocked minibars, fluffy organic bathrooms and slippers, and super-plush modern beds. The hand-carved Circassian walnut paneling from Russia and the Italian white-marble staircase are among the noteworthy design touches in the gracious lobby, which is home to the swanky Palm Court lounge. The old-school restaurant, El Gaucho steak house, is a favorite of local power brokers.

Pros

  • Elegant public spaces
  • Big discounts if you join free Coast Hotels rewards program
  • Convenient location near West End, Old Town, and Pearl District

Cons

  • Rooms and hallways are a bit dark
  • Many bathrooms are quite small
  • Pricey valet parking
309 S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, USA
503-228–2000
hotel Details
287 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted

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The Nines

$$$$ | 525 S.W. Morrison St., Portland, OR, 97204, USA Fodor's Choice

On the top nine floors of a former landmark department store, this swanky Marriott Luxury Collection has the city's poshest accommodations, with luxe decor and two notable restaurants. Rooms are chic and modern, with a soothing cream-and-blue color scheme, fine bedding, BeeKind bath products, iPod docks, and stunning views of Downtown, the West Hills, and even Mt. Hood from east-facing rooms. The expansive lobby, in a central, skylit atrium, has inviting sitting areas with interesting local art and framed photos, a dark and inviting library and billiards lounge, and the excellent steak house, Urban Farmer.

Pros

  • Stunning views
  • Swanky vibe and cool design
  • Outstanding Departure Restaurant on the rooftop

Cons

  • Rooms facing the atrium can be noisy
  • Expensive valet-only parking
  • On a very busy downtown block
525 S.W. Morrison St., Portland, OR, 97204, USA
503-222–9996
hotel Details
331 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted

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Viking Motel

$ | 6701 N. Interstate Ave., Portland, OR, 97217, USA
https://www.facebook.com/vikingmotel/

When this clean, family-run, mid-century motel opened in the late 1970s, it served the nearby shipyard; today, this eco-friendly property is one of Portland's best bargain lodgings, catering to savvy visitors who take the nearby MAX to Downtown Portland. Rooms are well maintained, with functional furnishings, refrigerators, and free Wi-Fi and off-street parking; kitchenettes are available in some units. The location may seem remote (it's just off the freeway, 5 miles north of Downtown), but several fun neighborhood bars and restaurants as well as the Rosa Parks MAX station are within walking distance, and the hip Alberta and Mississippi neighborhoods are a short drive or bus ride.

Pros

  • Low rates that include free parking and Wi-Fi
  • Friendly owners who take great pride in the property's upkeep
  • Just off Interstate 5 and a block from MAX light rail station

Cons

  • A 15-minute drive or 20-minute MAX ride from Downtown
  • Very basic rooms
  • Dated decor
6701 N. Interstate Ave., Portland, OR, 97217, USA
503-285–4896
hotel Details
26 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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