Fodor's Expert Review Commodore Hotel

An economical but stylish downtown boutique hotel, the Commodore has become a favorite with young and artsy souls from Portland and Seattle thanks to its vintage-chic aesthetic, large wall murals and photos, and hip Street 14 Cafe off the lobby. The three-story building opened as a hotel in the 1920s, but sat vacant for 40 years until its current owners rehabbed it in 2009. If you don't mind sharing a bathroom and don't require too much space, book one of the cozy "cabins," which offer communal bathroom facilities. All rooms have DVD players, and guests are free to borrow a movie from the hotel's large collection.