Silver Cloud Inn–Portland
The sole Portland branch of a small, Seattle-area, mid-priced hotel chain is just a block from the lively upper end of N.W. 23rd Avenue and a great alternative to the bustle of Downtown. The spacious, contemporary rooms—including standards and minisuites—have large HDTVs, microwaves and refrigerators, and premium bath products. It's a pleasant 10-minute walk to the streetcar. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the quite good Urban Steel Kitchen + Bar.