Fodor's Expert Review Embassy Suites Portland Airport

The hotel options near PDX can be pretty bare-bones, but the Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport is an exception. The spacious two-room suites and relaxing ambiance make this well-maintained property a solid option if you need proximity to the airport.

room

The rooms at Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport aren’t rooms - they’re suites. Each of the two-room suites come equipped with two high-definition TVs, a sofa bed in the living room for additional sleeping options, and a kitchenette. The rooms aren’t going to win any awards for design, but they’re passable.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Wifi is only free in upgraded suites, so if you stay in a standard suite, expect to pay a daily fee for internet access.

bathroom

The rooms at Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport are large and spacious - but unfortunately, the bathrooms are not. The bathrooms are plain and painfully small - especially considering that some of the suites sleep up to 6.

lobby

The open-air atrium lobby at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport is lovely, open and spacious with plenty of available seating. The plants, greenery, and water fixtures spread throughout create a relaxing ambiance that’s an especially nice touch.

Before dinner, make sure to stop by the lobby for the hotel’s evening reception, where you can nosh on appetizers and score a free glass of bubbly.

pool

The decently sized saltwater pool and whirlpool are both located inside - which means you get to enjoy a dip even if you’re visiting during one of Portland’s notoriously rainy stretches.

gym

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport has a fitness room with cardio machines and free weights so you can get your sweat on during your trip. It’s nothing fancy, but it gets the job done.

dining

Waters Bar and Grill, which is located in the hotel’s open-air atrium, serves casual fare (think pizza and sandwiches) for lunch along with an extended menu for dinner (be sure to try the Housemade Lobster Mac with Gruyere - YUM).

Waters Bar and Grill isn’t open for breakfast, but that’s ok, because you get a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast with your rate.

drinking

The lounge at Waters Bar and Grill is open daily from 4pm to 11pm and is a great place to grab a glass of wine; the bar features local wines from Oregon and Washington.