The Benson Hotel.
Best for Families
★ Embassy Suites Downtown $$$ 319 SW Pine St. (p 135)
Best Value
★ Portland International Guesthouse $ 2185 NW Flanders St. (p 138)
Best Historic B & B
★★★ Portland Mayor’s Mansion $$ 3360 SE Ankeny St. (p 138)
Best Splurge
★★★ The Nines $$$ 525 SW Morrison St. (p 138)
Best for Romance
★ Lion and the Rose Victorian B&B Inn $$ 1810 NE 15th Ave. (p 137)
Best Service
★★ Heathman Hotel $$$ 1001 SW Broadway (p 135)
Best Unusual Vibe
★★★ McMenamins Kennedy School $$ 5736 NE 33rd Ave. (p 138)
Best Hotel Restaurant
★★★ Hotel Modera $$ 515 SW Clay St. (p 136)
Best Hip Vibe
★★ Ace Hotel $$ 1022 SW Stark St. (p 135)
Best for Convenience to the Airport
★ Aloft Portland Airport at Cascade Station $$ 9920 NE Cascades Pkwy. (p 135)
Best for Willamette River Views
★★ RiverPlace Hotel $$$ 1510 SW Harbor Way (p 138)
Best for Traditional Elegance
★★★ The Benson $ 309 SW Broadway (p 135)
Best for Live Music
★ Jupiter Hotel $ 800 E. Burnside (p 137)
The lobby of the Ace Hotel.
★★ Ace Hotel DOWNTOWN Stylish from the photo booth in the lobby to the turntables in the rooms, the Ace is a short walk from Powell’s City of Books and is surprisingly affordable, befitting a hip young clientele (and their pets). 1022 SW Stark St. ☎ 503/228-2277. www.acehotel.com/portland. 79 units. Doubles $145–$250. AE, MC, V. Streetcar: SW 10th & Stark. Map p 132.
★ Aloft Portland Airport at Cascade Station AIRPORT Way more chic than your average airport hotel, Aloft boasts large, loft-inspired rooms, free parking, and an overall mod design aesthetic. 9920 NE Cascades Pkwy. ☎ 503/200-5678. www.aloftportlandairport.com. 136 units. Doubles $99–$239. AE, MC, V. MAX: Cascades Station. Map p 133.
★★★ The Benson DOWNTOWN Since 1912, the Benson has topped Portland’s old-world-charm category, now updated with Tempur-Pedic mattresses. Put it this way: Obama stayed here. 309 SW Broadway. ☎ 888/523-6766 or 503/228-2000. www.bensonhotel.com. 287 units. Doubles $159–$359. AE, MC, V. MAX: SW 5th & Oak. Map p 132.
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Bluebird Guesthouse SOUTHEAST Rooms named after famous writers (and Elliott Smith) fill a cozy 1910 Arts and Crafts house within walking distance of the Clinton and Division street action. 3517 SE Division St. ☎ 866/717-4333 or 503/238-4333. www.bluebirdguesthouse.com. 7 units. Doubles $70–$135 w/ breakfast. AE, MC, V. Bus: 4. Map p 133.
★ Courtyard by Marriott City Center DOWNTOWN A solid midrange option in the heart of the city, this Courtyard was freshly created from a former office building and has a friendly, contemporary feel. 550 SW Oak St. ☎ 800/606-3717 or 503/505-5000. www.myfavoritecourtyard.com. 256 units. Doubles $109–$315. AE, MC, V. MAX: SW 5th & Oak. Map p 132.
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Embassy Suites Downtown DOWNTOWN Mostly two-room suites, perfect for families, fill this historic property. Enjoy a good free breakfast and walk to everything in downtown. 319 SW Pine St. ☎ 800/EMBASSY [362-2779] or 503/279-9000. www.embassyportland.com. 276 units. Doubles $149–$289 w/breakfast. AE, MC, V. MAX: SW 5th & Oak. Map p 132.
★ Georgian House Bed & Breakfast IRVINGTON This B&B occupies a historic home befitting its tree-lined neighborhood; owner Willie is a gracious host who whips up a filling breakfast. 1828 NE Siskiyou St. ☎ 503/281-2250. www.thegeorgianhouse.com. 4 units. Doubles $113–$165 w/breakfast. AE, MC, V. Bus: 8. Map p 133.
★★ Heathman Hotel DOWNTOWN Adjacent to “the Schnitz” concert hall, you’ll find a first-rate place with classic service and modern amenities, from in-room French press coffeemakers to a library full of signed first editions. 1001 SW Broadway. ☎ 800/551-0011 or 503/241-4100. http://portland.heathmanhotel.com. 150 units. Doubles $219–$450. AE, MC, V. Bus: 15 or 31. Map p 132.
★ Heron Haus NORTHWEST Stay in a historic English Tudor mansion within walking distance of Forest Park and Northwest 21st and 23rd avenues. 2545 NW Westover Rd. ☎ 503/274-1846. www.heronhaus.com. 6 units. Doubles $135–$195 w/breakfast. AE, MC, V. Bus: 18. Map p 132.
★ Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites NORTHWEST Nothing fancy, just a good value at the north end of 23rd Avenue, near where the shopping district veers west on NW Thurman Street. 2333 NW Vaughn St. ☎ 503/484-1100. www.holidayinnexpress.com. 90 units. Doubles $129–$250 w/breakfast. AE, MC, V. Bus: 15, 17, or 77. Map p 132.
★★ Hotel deLuxe DOWNTOWN Step into the Golden Age of Hollywood at this reinvented historic downtown hotel decorated with black-and-white photos of classic stars. Rooms can be snug, but they have a breezy LA aesthetic. The cozy Driftwood Room has been a Portland cocktail staple since the 1950s. 729 SW 15th Ave. ☎ 866/986-8085 or 503/219-2094. www.hoteldeluxeportland.com. 103 units. Doubles $159–$299. AE, MC, V. MAX: Providence Park. Map p 132.
★★★ Hotel Lucía DOWNTOWN Paintings by Northwest artists and photos by former White House photog David Hume Kennerly set an artsy, contemporary tone and draw a younger professional crowd (and their pets) to this centrally located downtown hotel. 400 SW Broadway. ☎ 866/986-8086 or 503/225-1717. www.hotellucia.com. 128 units. Doubles $149–$309. AE, MC, V. MAX: Oak/SW 1st. Map p 132.
★★★ Hotel Modera DOWNTOWN Outstanding eatery Nel Centro with its outdoor firepits and vertical wall garden are just one facet of this stylish luxury boutique hotel fashioned from a 1950s motor lodge. 515 SW Clay St. ☎ 503/484-1084. www.hotelmodera.com. 174 units. Doubles $159–$259. AE, MC, V. MAX: Mall/SW 5th. Map p 132.
★ Hotel Monaco DOWNTOWN Pet-friendly, centrally located, over-the-top room decor—the Monaco, part of the Kimpton chain, is all this, plus it offers free evening wine tastings. 506 SW Washington St. ☎ 888/207-2201 or 503/222-0001. www.monaco-portland.com. 221 units. Doubles $159–$359. AE, MC, V. MAX: Mall/SW 5th. Map p 132.
★ Hotel Rose DOWNTOWN A great value for a downtown riverside hotel, this newly revamped motor lodge has small rooms with extra-comfy beds and unbeatable access to Waterfront Park. 50 SW Morrison St. ☎ 8866/866-7977 or ☎ 503/221-0711. www.hotelroseportland.com. 140 units. Doubles $179–$359. AE, MC, V. MAX: SW Yamhill. Map p 132.
★★ Hotel Vintage DOWNTOWN Another Kimpton offering, the historic and freshly refurbished Hotel Vintage (built in 1894) boasts garden spa suites, stylish decor, a free evening wine tasting, and Pazzo Italian restaurant. 422 SW Broadway. ☎ 800/263-2305 or 503/228-1212. www.hotelvintage-portland.com. 117 units. Doubles $159–$379. AE, MC, V. MAX: Pioneer Square. Map p 132.
★ Inn @ Northrup Station NORTHWEST A colorful retro retreat right on the streetcar line, this all-suite boutique hotel has lots of rooms with balconies and make-your-own waffles for breakfast. 2025 NW Northrup St. ☎ 800/224-1180 or 503/224-0543. www.northrupstation.com. 70 units. Doubles $139–$239 w/breakfast. AE, MC, V. Streetcar: NW Northrup & 22nd. Map p 132.
★ Jupiter Hotel SOUTHEAST You’ll feel like an indie rock star at this eco-friendly, youth-centric boutique motel with its chalkboard doors and illuminated wall panels—and you can catch a real rock star at the attached Doug Fir Lounge. 800 E. Burnside St. ☎ 877/800-0004 or 503/230-9200. www.jupiterhotel.com. 80 units. Doubles $139–$189. AE, MC, V. Bus: 12, 19, or 20. Map p 133.
★ Lion and the Rose Victorian B&B Inn IRVINGTON This 1905 Queen Anne building is stocked with antiques and claw-foot tubs, but the best part may be what’s outside: a beautiful rose garden and the eminently walkable Irvington neighborhood. 1810 NE 15th Ave. ☎ 800/955-1647 or 503/287-9245. www.lionrose.com. 8 units. Doubles $135–$215 w/breakfast. AE, MC, V. Bus: 8. Map p 133.
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The Mark Spencer Hotel DOWNTOWN This favorite downtown budget choice for extended stays features clean, comfortable rooms with kitchenettes. 409 SW 11th Ave. ☎ 800/548-3934 or 503/224-3293. www.markspencer.com. 102 units. Doubles $159–$279. AE, MC, V. MAX: Galleria/SW 10th. Map p 132.
The McMenamin’s Mini-Empire
Local brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin opened Produce Row Café (see p 107) in 1974. Since then, they’ve expanded to almost 60 historic hotels, brewpubs, movie theaters, and music venues across Oregon and Washington. Each of the properties bears the distinctive McMenamin’s stamp: lovingly restored historic buildings decorated with whimsical art and paintings. Their many pubs are fully stocked with their own line of microbrews—they’re one of the Northwest’s largest craft distillers. In Portland they run numerous theater-pubs such as the Mission (p 127) and the Bagdad (p 127), along with the Kennedy School Hotel (below), the Crystal Hotel (above), and the historic Crystal Ballroom (p 128). For more info, see www.mcmenamins.com.
★ McMenamins Crystal Hotel DOWNTOWN A true rock-’n’-roll hotel across the street from the century-old Crystal Ballroom, this recently refashioned building has an underground soaking pool, live music at the cellar bar, and tickets to ballroom shows. 303 SW 12th Ave. ☎ 503/972-2670. www.mcmenamins.com/crystalhotel. 51 units. Doubles $115–$195. AE, MC, V. Bus: 20. Map p 132.
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McMenamins Kennedy School ALBERTA Sleep in a former schoolroom, complete with blackboard, or just roam the art-paneled halls of this former elementary school. Restaurant, movie theater, and soaking pool on site. 5736 NE 33rd Ave. ☎ 888/249-3983 or 503/249-3983. www.mcmenamins.com/427-kennedy-school-home. 35 units. Doubles $135–$185. AE, MC, V. Bus: 73. Map p 133.
★★★ The Nines DOWNTOWN From its eighth-floor atrium lobby to its rooftop Departure Lounge, the Nines is fun, fashionable, and full-service; rooms have a turquoise-and-white color scheme and great downtown city views. Urban Farmer is the best hotel restaurant in town. 525 SW Morrison St. ☎ 877/229-9995 or 503/715-1738. www.thenines.com. 331 units. Doubles $259–$559. AE, MC, V. MAX: Pioneer Courthouse. Map p 132.
★ Portland International Guesthouse NORTHWEST Six spotless rooms share three full bathrooms at this friendly guesthouse in a quiet residential neighborhood; best budget accommodation in Portland. 2185 NW Flanders St. ☎ 877/228-0500 or 503/224-0500. www.pdxguesthouse.com. 6 units. Doubles $70–$80. AE, MC, V. Bus: 15. Streetcar: NW 21st & Lovejoy. Map p 132.
★★★ Portland Mayor’s Mansion LAURELHURST Built in 1912 for a former mayor of Portland, this imposing Colonial Revival is a feast of period detail located right on historic Laurelhurst Park. 3360 SE Ankeny St. ☎ 503/232-3588. www.pdxmayorsmansion.com. 4 units. Doubles $175–$280. MC, V. Bus: 75. Map p 133.
The former Portland Mayor’s Mansion is now a chic B&B.
★★ RiverPlace Hotel DOWNTOWN The only truly riverside hotel downtown, this upscale, pet-friendly Kimpton property abuts Waterfront Park. 1510 SW Harbor Way. ☎ 800/227-1333 or 503/228-3233. www.riverplacehotel.com. 84 units. Doubles $189–$459. AE, MC, V. Streetcar: SW 1st & Harrison. Map p 132. •
