39 Best Hotels in Portland, Oregon

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.

The beige-and-red rooms in this four-story hotel on the Columbia River have balconies and excellent views of the river and Vancouver, Washington. The big-box retail and chain restaurants of Jantzen Beach are nearby, and the airport is fairly close (there's a free shuttle to the terminal) but the location is otherwise not especially convenient or interesting.

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.

One of the Pearl District's few lodgings, this sleek, six-floor, all-suite hotel is set around a large courtyard with outdoor seating and a fire pit; it's within easy walking distance of the train station, several small parks, and many hip restaurants and retailers. Each suite has a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and the hotel also features a spacious lobby, a bar and grill, a fitness center, guest laundry, and other perks that come in handy for an extended stay.

This contemporary all-suites hotel in the modern, mixed-use RiverPlace neighborhood is one of the few Portland lodgings right on the Willamette River. Set in the southern edge of downtown, this midrise hotel is in a refreshingly uncrowded area but a little far on foot from downtown's prime cultural and dining neighborhoods. It's a favorite of extended-stay visitors, as all rooms have full kitchens and many have more than one bedroom. There's a well-equipped fitness center and an indoor pool, and rates include a full breakfast along with evening socials with free appetizers and drinks.

Each room in this large, four-level all-suites inn is spacious (500 square feet) and bright, and has a fridge, microwave, wet bar, and three TVs (including one in the bathroom). The indoor pool and hot tub are open 24 hours.

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.

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 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.

This pale-stone, upscale hotel combines luxury with convenience, with Pioneer Square and the MAX just two blocks away, and West End and Pearl District dining within a 10-minute walk. The stylish rooms, decorated in warm earth tones, include entertainment-center armoires, work desks, plush beds covered with layers of down, and granite bathrooms with separate showers and tubs; in-room spa treatments can be arranged. The curated art collection in the common areas includes a signed etching by Picasso (look by the elevators).