Must-see hotels in Portland

  • Woodlark

    Portland

    Stitching together two revived National Historic Register buildings, this new boutique hotel delivers sumptuous design with swanky amenities. Mid-century…

  • Hoxton

    Old Town-Chinatown

    From London-based Hoxton hoteliers comes this US outpost, right inside the Chinatown Gateway. An airy, Northwestern modernist aesthetic – clean lines,…

  • Ace Hotel

    Portland

    A well-established brand, the Ace fuses industrial, minimalist and retro styles to great effect. From the photo booth in its lobby to the recycled fabrics…

  • Society Hotel

    Old Town-Chinatown

    This pretty hotel in the historic 1881 Mariners Building – originally a lodging house for sailors – has impeccable fashion sense. Options include dorms as…

  • Kennedy School

    Portland

    This former elementary school is now home to a hotel (sleep in old classrooms!), a restaurant with a great garden courtyard, several bars, a microbrewery…

  • Tiny Digs Hotel

    Portland

    Sure, they're trendy – but are they not adorable? This 'hotel' is actually a cluster of cleverly designed tiny houses, each in its own style (Modern,…

  • Heathman Hotel

    Portland

    A Portland institution, the Heathman has top-notch services and a seafood restaurant run by beloved chef Vitaly Paley. The renovated rooms are elegant,…

  • Jupiter Next

    Portland

    Jupiter Next, the upmarket big sister of the adjacent ’60s-retro Jupiter Hotel, brings a modern boutique offering to Portland's central eastside district…

  • Nines

    Portland

    Nines is the ultimate in uber-fancy celebrity-like luxury. Take the elevator to reception on the 8th floor, where the huge lobby rises six stories and is…

  • Hotel Lucia

    Portland

    Those seeking luxurious tranquility in busy downtown Portland should head to this minimalist hotel with a rich, earthy color scheme and lots of artwork in…

  • Bluebird Guesthouse

    Portland

    Nicely located on a lively section of SE Division St, this pleasant guesthouse is in a beautiful old arts-and-crafts house with country kitchen. There are…

  • Lion & the Rose

    Portland

    Located at the edge of upscale Irvington, this turreted Queen Anne mansion is almost over the top with its fine antiques and flowery decoration. All seven…

  • Hotel Vintage

    Portland

    For muted luxury there's this historic, tasteful hotel with a wine theme. Rooms are stylish and lovely; the king suites are huge at 700 sq ft, and some…

  • Jupiter Hotel

    Portland

    This slick motel is within walking distance of downtown and attached to the Doug Fir Lounge, a top-notch live-music venue. Standard rooms are tiny – go…

  • Hawthorne Portland Hostel

    Portland

    This ecofriendly hostel with two private rooms and spacious dorms has a great Hawthorne location. There are summertime open-mike nights in the grassy…

  • Caravan

    Portland

    The tiny-house trend is, ironically, huge these days. Get a taste of what it's like to live in one of these adorable minuscule dwellings (84 to 170 sq ft …

  • Benson Hotel

    Portland

    How much you love the Benson depends on your priorities: it's in a historic landmark building, which means gorgeous public spaces but some rooms that are…

  • White Eagle

    Portland

    In a small but cool industrial part of town is this historic saloon with simple rooms above the bar. Nightly live music drifts up from downstairs – where…

  • Northwest Portland Hostel

    Portland

    Perfectly located between the Pearl District and NW 21st and 23rd Aves, this friendly, clean hostel takes up four old buildings and features plenty of…

  • Crystal Hotel

    Portland

    Each room is dedicated to a different artist, musician or poet at the McMenamins hotel. It's located smack-dab in the middle of town, and on the premises…

  • Inn at Northrup Station

    Portland

    Almost over the top with its bright color scheme and cool decor, this offbeat hotel boasts huge artsy suites, many with patio or balcony, and all with…

  • Friendly Bike Guesthouse

    Portland

    Smack on N Williams, one of Portland's main cycling thoroughfares, is this unique bicycle-oriented guesthouse. Rooms all share bathrooms in this pretty…

  • Hotel Monaco

    Portland

    The lavishly loud lobby is decorated with colorful furniture, patterned carpeting and brightly painted walls. The spacious rooms are a bit less whimsical…

  • Hotel deLuxe

    West Hills

    Historic hotel with old Hollywood movie theme and tasteful, modernized rooms. Get a suite for more space and ask for an upper-floor exterior room if you…

  • Sentinel

    Portland

    The Sentinel inhabits the former Governor Hotel, in an historic building downtown that also houses two of the city's nicest bars. Rooms are cozy but…

  • Mark Spencer Hotel

    Portland

    A no-nonsense downtown option is this simple yet refined choice, hosting spacious rooms, most with kitchens. There's complimentary tea with cookies in the…

  • Hotel Zags

    Portland

    Slick and almost futuristic-looking hotel downtown near the city's theaters, with 174 hip rooms and an attractive front courtyard boasting a living wall…

  • Hotel Eastlund

    Portland

    This shiny hotel in the Lloyd District is all ultramodern furniture, huge art, bright colors and open spaces from the lobby up. Rooms have one king or two…

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