in a 19th-century building within the hip pearl district, this chic hotel is a 4-minute walk from union train station and 1 mile from the moda center entertainment complex. there's 24-hour complimentary coffee, and a modern lobby lounge that has a fireplace. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. featuring bright furnishings, the upscale rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and sitting areas Portland International Airport 21 min
Pittock Mansion (11 min) 23-room mansion from 1914 now a museum, featuring gardens, period furnishings & scenic views. Hoyt Arboretum (10 min) 189-acre park featuring thousands of native, global & endangered trees & 12 mi. of hiking trails. Portland Children's Museum (7 min) Museum with a cafe providing interactive creative & educational activities aimed at younger kids. Oregon Zoo (7 min) 64-acre zoo featuring elephants, polar bears & other animal exhibits emphasizing conservation. Portland Saturday Market (10 min) This popular Saturday & Sunday event offers craft & gift vendors, food carts, entertainment & more. International Rose Test Garden (11 min) City-maintained rose test gardens founded in 1917, featuring 10,000+ plants in manicured displays. Shanghai Tunnels/Portland Underground Tour (6 min) Company offering guided tours of the historic Chinatown tunnels with rumored organized crime ties. Washington Park (8 min) Huge park with varied attractions including zoo, rose garden, Japanese garden & 15 miles of trails. Lan Su Chinese Garden (5 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop. Tom McCall Waterfront Park (10 min) Riverfront green belt featuring public art, historical monuments, paved paths & a fountain. OMSI (8 min) Rotating shows, science labs, submarine tours & planetarium at a museum with monthly 21+ events. Portland Japanese Garden (10 min) Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view. Portland Art Museum (16 min) Variety of collections include Asian, American & Native American art, plus touring shows & theater. Pioneer Courthouse Square (9 min) This city living room plaza opened in 1984 beside an 1875 courthouse & hosts regular events. Oregon Historical Society (14 min) Rotating exhibits give insight into state history, art & more in building with 8-story-high murals. |