| there's also a casual 24-hour eatery with a bar. parking is included. amid local eateries and businesses, this modest hotel with a neon sign dating from the 1960s is a mile each from i-205 and mount tabor park, and 6 miles from downtown portland. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. warm, unpretentious rooms come with desks, minifridges and microwaves, as well as cable tv and complimentary wi-fi
Portland International Airport 17 min
Pioneer Courthouse Square (18 min)
This city living room plaza opened in 1984 beside an 1875 courthouse & hosts regular events. OMSI (18 min)
Rotating shows, science labs, submarine tours & planetarium at a museum with monthly 21+ events. Pittock Mansion (25 min)
23-room mansion from 1914 now a museum, featuring gardens, period furnishings & scenic views. International Rose Test Garden (25 min)
City-maintained rose test gardens founded in 1917, featuring 10,000+ plants in manicured displays. Portland Art Museum (19 min)
Variety of collections include Asian, American & Native American art, plus touring shows & theater. Mt Tabor Park (5 min)
Large forested park covering an extinct volcano with tennis courts, a playground & 360-degree views. Portland Japanese Garden (23 min)
Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view. Tom McCall Waterfront Park (17 min)
Riverfront green belt featuring public art, historical monuments, paved paths & a fountain. Lan Su Chinese Garden (17 min)
Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop. The Grotto (12 min)
Cliffside Catholic sanctuary known for its Pieta replica in a grotto & serene botanical gardens. Oaks Amusement Park (23 min)
Family-oriented, circa-1905 amusement park offering wooden skating rink, mini-golf & picnic grounds. Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (15 min)
Park with 2,500+ plants that bloom in spring & summer, plus year-round water features & trails. Washington Park (20 min)
Huge park with varied attractions including zoo, rose garden, Japanese garden & 15 miles of trails. Oregon Zoo (20 min)
64-acre zoo featuring elephants, polar bears & other animal exhibits emphasizing conservation. Hoyt Arboretum (22 min)
189-acre park featuring thousands of native, global & endangered trees & 12 mi. of hiking trails. | 
