One of the newest luxury properties in town, The Nines, housed in the former Meier & Frank department store building, is easily one of the snazziest places to stay in the city. Its modern common areas have just a dash of quirkiness, and the 331 rooms are classically chic, with Tiffany-blue accents and elegant furniture pieces. There are also a couple of restaurants on-site, including the rooftop Departure, a trendy pan-Asian spot with a great dim sum menu. Among the hotel's eco-friendly efforts are half-off rates for the otherwise outrageously expensive valet parking for guests with hybrid cars, and wall-mounted bathroom toiletries instead of individual take-home mini-containers. The hotel has a fitness center equipped with a full range of cardio- and weight-training equipment, but no pool or hot tub. Guests who want a pool might want to consider the less-luxurious Embassy Suites Downtown, the Hilton, or the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront.
One of the newest luxury properties in town, The Nines, housed in the former Meier & Frank department store building, is easily one of the snazziest places to stay in the city. Its modern common areas have just a dash of quirkiness, and the 331 rooms are classically chic, with Tiffany-blue accents and elegant furniture pieces. There are also a couple of restaurants on-site, including the rooftop Departure, a trendy pan-Asian spot with a great dim sum menu. Among the hotel's eco-friendly efforts are half-off rates for the otherwise outrageously expensive valet parking for guests with hybrid cars, and wall-mounted bathroom toiletries instead of individual take-home mini-containers. The hotel has a fitness center equipped with a full range of cardio- and weight-training equipment, but no pool or hot tub. Guests who want a pool might want to consider the less-luxurious Embassy Suites Downtown, the Hilton, or the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront.
The 122-room Hampton Inn Portland Downtown – Waterfront is a bit trendier than your average Hampton Inn, with thoughtful contemporary design. Rooms are large and bright, with dark wood furniture and clean, sizable bathrooms; some have water views, and some allow smoking. The fitness center, business center, and convenience store are all open 24/7, and the free hot breakfast is a brand staple. The hotel is located in the Old Port district, with plenty of attractions nearby.
The 122-room Hampton Inn Portland Downtown – Waterfront is a bit trendier than your average Hampton Inn, with thoughtful contemporary design. Rooms are large and bright, with dark wood furniture and clean, sizable bathrooms; some have water views, and some allow smoking. The fitness center, business center, and convenience store are all open 24/7, and the free hot breakfast is a brand staple. The hotel is located in the Old Port district, with plenty of attractions nearby.
The Country Inn is a mid-range business hotel primarily aimed passengers using PDX. There are 153 rooms and suites with simple chain decor, some with full kitchens or hot tubs. Features are typical of what one would expect from a mid-range business hotel and include a tiny fitness center, a simple indoor pool, meeting spaces, and a free breakfast buffet offering everything from omelets to French toast. There's also a free shuttle that takes guests to and from the nearby airport and on-site parking for those who have their own vehicles. However, it's a bit far to walk to the nearest commercial center, so travelers who don't have cars may prefer the Hyatt Place Portland Airport, which is located in the Cascade Station area, near shops and restaurants.
The Country Inn is a mid-range business hotel primarily aimed passengers using PDX. There are 153 rooms and suites with simple chain decor, some with full kitchens or hot tubs. Features are typical of what one would expect from a mid-range business hotel and include a tiny fitness center, a simple indoor pool, meeting spaces, and a free breakfast buffet offering everything from omelets to French toast. There's also a free shuttle that takes guests to and from the nearby airport and on-site parking for those who have their own vehicles. However, it's a bit far to walk to the nearest commercial center, so travelers who don't have cars may prefer the Hyatt Place Portland Airport, which is located in the Cascade Station area, near shops and restaurants.
Unprepossessing from the outside, the low-lying 24-room Nordic Motel offers some of the cheapest lodgings in Portland. The well-maintained rooms have mini-fridges, microwaves, air-conditioning, and 32-inch or larger flat-screen TVs with premium HBO and Showtime channels, DVD players, and free Wi-Fi. Suites include kitchens with stoves and full-size refrigerators but no cooking utensils. Decor consists of blond-wood furnishings, striped carpeting, and small tables (some rooms have leather armchairs). They're clean and cozy but nothing fancy. Free coffee is served daily in the reception area, and fax and copy services are available, along with free parking.
Unprepossessing from the outside, the low-lying 24-room Nordic Motel offers some of the cheapest lodgings in Portland. The well-maintained rooms have mini-fridges, microwaves, air-conditioning, and 32-inch or larger flat-screen TVs with premium HBO and Showtime channels, DVD players, and free Wi-Fi. Suites include kitchens with stoves and full-size refrigerators but no cooking utensils. Decor consists of blond-wood furnishings, striped carpeting, and small tables (some rooms have leather armchairs). They're clean and cozy but nothing fancy. Free coffee is served daily in the reception area, and fax and copy services are available, along with free parking.
The 190-room Radisson Hotel Portland Airport is a three-pearl business hotel that, as its name suggests, is near Portland International Airport. The colorful rooms come with big desks stocked with basic office supplies. Suites with whirlpool tubs are also available. On-site features include a well-equipped fitness center, and a restaurant with lovely lakeside dining in the summer months. While the hotel has attractive features for business travelers, such as free Wi-Fi, a business center with computer stations, and multiple meeting spaces, there's no pool, and the location is inconvenient for anyone without a car, although the hotel operates a shuttle service to the airport and a nearby light-rail stop. The Hyatt Portland Airport might be a better choice for travelers who want to be within walking distance of restaurants and shops; although its fitness center and dining options are less extensive than the Radisson's, The Hyatt does have an indoor pool and hot tub.
The 190-room Radisson Hotel Portland Airport is a three-pearl business hotel that, as its name suggests, is near Portland International Airport. The colorful rooms come with big desks stocked with basic office supplies. Suites with whirlpool tubs are also available. On-site features include a well-equipped fitness center, and a restaurant with lovely lakeside dining in the summer months. While the hotel has attractive features for business travelers, such as free Wi-Fi, a business center with computer stations, and multiple meeting spaces, there's no pool, and the location is inconvenient for anyone without a car, although the hotel operates a shuttle service to the airport and a nearby light-rail stop. The Hyatt Portland Airport might be a better choice for travelers who want to be within walking distance of restaurants and shops; although its fitness center and dining options are less extensive than the Radisson's, The Hyatt does have an indoor pool and hot tub.
The Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Convention Center is a busy upper-middle-range business hotel in the Lloyd District, within a 10-minute walk of the Oregon Convention Center and Moda Center. It has lots of attractive features including free shuttles to the airport and downtown, which is across the Willamette River, but there’s not much of note in the immediate area. Other highlights include lots of meeting space, an indoor pool, nice fitness center, a laundry room, Starbucks coffee station, and full-service restaurant: Boxwood Cafe. Parking is available, but expensive, and breakfast isn't included in rates. Traditionally-decorated (but slightly bland) rooms are clean and nicely equipped with Keurig coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and microwaves. The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland is a similar alternative that's also within walking distance to the convention center, and has two restaurants.
The Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Convention Center is a busy upper-middle-range business hotel in the Lloyd District, within a 10-minute walk of the Oregon Convention Center and Moda Center. It has lots of attractive features including free shuttles to the airport and downtown, which is across the Willamette River, but there’s not much of note in the immediate area. Other highlights include lots of meeting space, an indoor pool, nice fitness center, a laundry room, Starbucks coffee station, and full-service restaurant: Boxwood Cafe. Parking is available, but expensive, and breakfast isn't included in rates. Traditionally-decorated (but slightly bland) rooms are clean and nicely equipped with Keurig coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and microwaves. The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland is a similar alternative that's also within walking distance to the convention center, and has two restaurants.
The 51 small, song-themed rooms at the upper-middle-range Crystal Hotel in downtown Portland embody the quirkiness that defines this city. The hotel is owned by the McMenamin brothers, who helm a string of converted historic hotels and microbreweries throughout Oregon, and this hotel packs in the hallmarks of their brand: colorful murals, a laid-back vibe, hearty pub fare, and quintessentially Oregonian craft beer on-site. The hotel also features a small indoor saltwater soaking pool, but guests should keep in mind that only King Rooms have en-suite bathrooms, which can contribute to noise in the hallways. For an equally funky experience with more privacy, try the McMenamin's Kennedy School, a converted schoolhouse a 10- to 15-minute drive from downtown in Northeast Portland.
The 51 small, song-themed rooms at the upper-middle-range Crystal Hotel in downtown Portland embody the quirkiness that defines this city. The hotel is owned by the McMenamin brothers, who helm a string of converted historic hotels and microbreweries throughout Oregon, and this hotel packs in the hallmarks of their brand: colorful murals, a laid-back vibe, hearty pub fare, and quintessentially Oregonian craft beer on-site. The hotel also features a small indoor saltwater soaking pool, but guests should keep in mind that only King Rooms have en-suite bathrooms, which can contribute to noise in the hallways. For an equally funky experience with more privacy, try the McMenamin's Kennedy School, a converted schoolhouse a 10- to 15-minute drive from downtown in Northeast Portland.
This 154-room property is solid upper-mid-range pick in a central location in Downtown Portland. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with a soothing, sophisticated color scheme (grays and golds) and modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs with PPV movies, mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Property amenities include a small but modern fitness center (plus discounted passes to a local gym with classes a block away), a business center, and a decent Asian restaurant. But the fair rates are the big draw here.
This 154-room property is solid upper-mid-range pick in a central location in Downtown Portland. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with a soothing, sophisticated color scheme (grays and golds) and modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs with PPV movies, mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Property amenities include a small but modern fitness center (plus discounted passes to a local gym with classes a block away), a business center, and a decent Asian restaurant. But the fair rates are the big draw here.