Small and compact, Portland is near the beautiful Oregon shoreline and epitomizes the Pacific Northwest’s hipster scene. It gives a wide range of characterful lodging, from quirky boutique resorts to modern trendy choices. Here are my favorites…
1. McMenamins Kennedy School
Located within the Northeast of town house to an arts and tradition scene, and craft breweries. I used to be an enormous fan of this boutique with daring and eclectic decor, a historic constructing, and eco-positive insurance policies.
My room had vintage-style furnishings, parquet flooring, a non-public rest room, free WiFi, air-con, and complimentary toiletries. I spent the day within the outside soaking pool after which eating on pub fare whereas motion pictures performed on the auditorium cinema display!
It additionally included a present store, surrounding gardens, an onsite restaurant, and 4 themed bars. I sipped on a home craft brew within the onsite Concordia Brewery (formally the little woman’s room!), listened to dwell Indie music within the on-site venue, and had a dinner made out of domestically sourced elements within the Courtyard Restaurant.
2. Jupiter Hotel
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I liked this distinctive mix of eclectic retro-chic design and artsy vibe, the place I found rooms with wall murals by native artists, a full of life outside courtyard that hosted music occasions. I actually lapped up its full of life and hip vibe, which I noticed attracted a artistic crowd. The decor consisted of uncovered beams, industrial finishes, and putting wall murals which had been created by native artists.
My visitor room on the Jupiter Hotel featured a classy decor, eco-friendly facilities, creative wall murals, and trendy conveniences akin to a flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi.
I partied within the retro-themed bar subsequent to the lodge’s Doug Fir Lounge and Restaurant, which showcased a rock band within the basement. It additionally served up handcrafted cocktails, craft beer, and American eats with vegan and gluten-free choices. There was additionally a 24-hour artwork gallery and a up to date courtyard patio full with an superior hearth pit.
This spot was positioned Burnside Street so I used to be very close to classic shops, bars, and nightlife, it’s a serious thoroughfare within the metropolis and solely a 5-minute drive from Downtown.
My highlights…
I liked that the lodge was devoted to supporting native artists and small companies, and on the primary Friday of each month, it hosted a ‘reception for the artist,’ an occasion the place I combined with native artisans and discover multi-sensory artwork kinds with like-minded individuals!
3. Ace Hotel
I used to be an enormous fan of this funky mid-range lodging choice that doubled as an area hipster hangout. It was housed in a historic constructing within the funky West End neighborhood which was full of nice nightlife, vibey bars, glorious eating places, and fabulous impartial boutiques.
The general look was very hip and artistic, with darkish wooden and colourful retro-styled furnishings. There was a cool communal vibe concerning the place and I simply acquired casually chatting with fairly a couple of friends.
My visitor room, which was embellished by native artists, had darkish wood flooring, an uncovered brick wall accent wall, and quirky options akin to a vinyl report participant. Some rooms have shared loos, however all got here with free WiFi, minibars, and flat-screen TVs.
I dined on home-cooked domestically sourced meals, a continental breakfast, and an unlimited vary of alcoholic drinks within the cozy Clyde Common restaurant and bar overseen by Chef Carlo Lamagna, who supplied a various vary of progressive menu selections.
Other stand out options included the bespoke handmade motorbike which was created for the lodge by artist Jordon Hufnagel and the foyer bar the place I performed a vinyl report and messed round within the classic picture sales space.
4. McMenamins Crystal
I discovered this lodge positioned in a historic constructing (which was inbuilt 1911) I actually favored the eclectic music-themed decor which featured distinctive paintings, and shiny colours and the vibe which was fashionable however very laid again.
I discovered from the employees that every of the 51 rooms had been influenced by one of many standout exhibits on the Crystal Ballroom throughout the street – from Blondie to The Flaming Lips (I liked this a lot)! My visitor room was themed and got here with classic furnishings, metropolis views, a personal rest room, free WiFi, an opulent bathrobe, and natural eco-friendly toiletries.
I discovered myself positioned within the buzzy West End a part of Downtown. As properly as vibey bars and eating places the well-known Powell’s Books, the Pearl District, and Jimmy Mak’s Jazz Club had been additionally close by.
Other options I discovered included the on-site dwell music venue and weekend comedy exhibits, a full of life and really sociable bar, two on-site eating places serving Northwest delicacies and craft brews, an indoor soaking/swimming pool, and an artwork gallery – music-themed, in fact!
5. Sentinel Hotel
This is the place the lodge house owners say “creative thinkers, artists, and entrepreneurs can lay their heads and be inspired”! I discovered the eco-friendly lodge housed in a historic terracotta constructing which dated from 1909 in central downtown close to a streetcar cease, Powell’s Bookstore, and the Portland Art Museum.
During my keep, I found putting decor which was a mixture of old-time luxurious and modern components akin to black and white prints of intellects, worn leather-based sofas, Twentieth-century native artwork, and lots of books!
I stayed in a boutique-style, pet-friendly visitor room which cam with free Wi-Fi, a minibar, air-con, a flat-screen TV, luxurious linens, and a pillow and that iPod menu. The Well & Fit equipment saved me busy with a yoga mat, health tools, and an superior pill which got here pre-loaded with health movies!
The breakfast featured a variety of natural and veggie choices, together with the house-made honey which I liked!
My favourite highlights…
Relaxing within the fashionable Fortune bar and sipping on artistic cocktails, the Gin Dreams cocktail was fabulous.
Eating the honey at breakfast which was produced by the bees residing on beehives on the rooftop, I assumed this was such a cute contact!
6. Moxy Downtown
Located in central downtown space close to the fashionable Pearl District, I liked this funky trendy spot which had eye-catching decor, pink neon lights, fashionable design particulars, and superior floor-to-ceiling glass entrance home windows.
I stayed in a visitor room that featured a up to date design, wood flooring, a cable flat-screen TV, air-con, free Wi-Fi, and metropolis views.
Other facilities included a bar serving hand-crafted cocktails, an onsite restaurant with diversified breakfast menus and dinners, and a health middle.
7. Hotel Vintage
The general design of this 4-star lodge was boutique, and the partitions had been art-adorned. There was a putting floating staircase, artwork sculptures, a graffitied foyer, and chandeliers formed like bunches of grapes which actually stood out as I entered by the entrance door! I stayed in a loft-style visitor room with a flat-screen cable TV, a mini-fridge, plush bathrobes, metropolis views, and a helpful yoga mat!
I found it in downtown Southwest, close to Providence Park and the Pearl District. It was an 11-minute stroll from the Portland Art Museum. The lodge was additionally on the middle of lots of leisure motion.
The Pazzo restaurant served up a buffet breakfast, native wines, and Italian delicacies. The Bacchus Bar, positioned on-site, served craft beers and wines, and I liked the enjoyable old-school arcade video games and the pool desk.
I additionally discovered a contemporary 24-hour health middle, a pet-friendly coverage (and some cute pooches!), a effective restaurant serving up a mixture of international and American delicacies and sociable wine tasting classes in its lounge room bar.
8. Duniway Hotel
Billed as town’s latest life-style lodge, I assumed the general design was trendy and classy with an upscale really feel. I noticed stylish modern furnishings, unique rugs, lashings inexperienced vegetation, and artwork prints adorning the partitions.
I stayed in a spacious visitor room with featured trendy boutique model decor, free WiFi, high-thread-count linens, a visible doorbell, effective metropolis views, and an espresso machine.
It was positioned within the Central Business District so I used to be inside strolling distance of impartial retailers, bars, and eating places. The Portland Art Museum, the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and MAX Light Rail had been close by.
It additionally featured an onsite restaurant overseen by superstar chef Chris Cosentino, an onsite eatery and bar, an indoor swimming pool, a contemporary health club, and a furnished terrace that repeatedly hosted dwell music and yoga courses (which I liked)!
9. Jupiter Next
This is the brand new sister lodge of the Jupiter Hotel, however I discovered it was an formally higher-graded lodge. It had been designed by fashionable Works Progress Architecture, and the lodge had effective views of town and the West Hills. The design was fashionable industrial-chic, with a concrete-and-steel staircase (a design piece by Laura Sol), a concrete hearth pit, and many black and glass.
My room had a city-inspired headboard, massive home windows, trendy artwork, a glass rest room, a signature knit throw from Seek & Swoon, a voice-activated in-room concierge, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a big flat-screen TV.
It was positioned on Eastside Burnside Street so I discovered numerous impartial boutiques and dwell music venues on my doorstep, close to Voodoo Donuts and Revolution Hall.
The lodge additionally had house to work, chill out, and socialize and I used to be particularly keen on the tropical-themed onsite restaurant and bar which served American delicacies, a tasty buffet breakfast, and handcrafted cocktails and even changed into a disco within the evenings. There was additionally an open-air lounge on the fifth ground which had superior metropolis views.
10. Hoxton Hotel
I discovered this boutique lodge housed in a restored 1906 constructing, and inside it featured modernist furnishings, quirky ornaments, a pastel shade scheme, and enormous home windows that flooded the place with pure mild.
Guest rooms ranged in dimension from small to spacious, and my room featured darkish woods, artwork, a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, air con, tall home windows providing metropolis views, and black-tiled non-public loos.
It was positioned within the metropolis’s historic Chinatown, so I used to be inside strolling distance of nice eating places, attention-grabbing retailers, and a MAX Light Rail station. I additionally discovered that the well-known White Stag signal and Tom McCall Waterfront Park had been close by.
I additionally actually favored their rooftop restaurant that mixed American meals with unbelievable metropolis views, a espresso store that served up gives pastries and occasional, and a speakeasy-style basement bar. I spent lots of my time within the fashionable rooftop bar which served up artistic themed cocktails impressed by the native space, craft beers, and snacks.
11. Hotel Zags
I assumed this design boutique mirrored town’s distinctive spirit. I personally thought it was a really putting place with retro-modern furnishings, modern artwork, and lashings of wooden and greenery.
My visitor room featured a flat-screen cable TV, air con, free Wi-Fi, an iPod dock, and a chic-looking marble rest room. I additionally obtained a complimentary go to a close-by 24-hour health middle.
I discovered it located alongside Willamette River within the downtown arts district, simply two blocks from a MAX mild rail station and a 6-minute stroll from the Portland Art Museum. I used to be additionally close to the Farmer’s Market, South Waterfront Park, and the Hawthorne Asylum Food Cart Pod.
Other facilities I found had been the trendy inside courtyard which got here with fashionable hearth pits, town’s first-ever residing inexperienced wall (which was spectacular!), a 24-hour retailer, a tasty buffet breakfast, and an onsite restaurant, Nel Centro, which served up a effective eating expertise engineered by the highly-regarded native chef and restaurateur David Machado.
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12. The Heathman
I discovered this well-known place housed in a downtown historic constructing from 1927, it supplied a premium boutique lodging and had a really upscale and romantic vibe – it even had been talked about within the Fifty Shades of Grey novels!.