| informal rooms have flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi and ipod docks, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. upgraded rooms and suites add pull-out sofas; suites feature separate living rooms. amenities include a restaurant, an indoor pool, an exercise room and a hot tub, as well as a free local shuttle and parking. set off highway 26, this modern hotel is a 9-mile drive from oregon zoo and 10 miles from hiking trails at forest park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Portland International Airport 33 min
Forest Park (18 min)
5,000+-acre wooded area with trails for hiking, biking & bird-watching, including a 30-mile route. St. Johns Bridge (24 min)
Built in 1931, the steel suspension bridge with dual gothic-style towers is the tallest in Portland. Portland Japanese Garden (20 min)
Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view. Lan Su Chinese Garden (20 min)
Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop. Hoyt Arboretum (17 min)
189-acre park featuring thousands of native, global & endangered trees & 12 mi. of hiking trails. Portland Art Museum (20 min)
Variety of collections include Asian, American & Native American art, plus touring shows & theater. Oregon Zoo (15 min)
64-acre zoo featuring elephants, polar bears & other animal exhibits emphasizing conservation. OMSI (20 min)
Rotating shows, science labs, submarine tours & planetarium at a museum with monthly 21+ events. Oaks Amusement Park (29 min)
Family-oriented, circa-1905 amusement park offering wooden skating rink, mini-golf & picnic grounds. International Rose Test Garden (22 min)
City-maintained rose test gardens founded in 1917, featuring 10,000+ plants in manicured displays. Pittock Mansion (20 min)
23-room mansion from 1914 now a museum, featuring gardens, period furnishings & scenic views. Pioneer Courthouse Square (21 min)
This city living room plaza opened in 1984 beside an 1875 courthouse & hosts regular events. Tom McCall Waterfront Park (23 min)
Riverfront green belt featuring public art, historical monuments, paved paths & a fountain. Washington Park (15 min)
Huge park with varied attractions including zoo, rose garden, Japanese garden & 15 miles of trails. Portland Children's Museum (14 min)
Museum with a cafe providing interactive creative & educational activities aimed at younger kids. | 
