Must-see hotels in Portland

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

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

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…

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

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…

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,…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…