theres a new american restaurant with a bar, and a patio offering a fire pit and outdoor seating. in a contemporary redbrick building on a tree-lined street, this relaxed hotel next to the oregon convention center is a minutes walk from a light rail station and a mile from the lan su chinese garden. bright, casual rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges and coffeemakers. room service is available. . other amenities include a gym and an indoor pool, plus a 24-hour market. suites feature balconies, microwaves and separate living areas. upgraded rooms add sofabeds or whirlpool tubs Portland International Airport 18 min
Lan Su Chinese Garden (12 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop. International Rose Test Garden (15 min) City-maintained rose test gardens founded in 1917, featuring 10,000+ plants in manicured displays. Oaks Amusement Park (17 min) Family-oriented, circa-1905 amusement park offering wooden skating rink, mini-golf & picnic grounds. Hoyt Arboretum (12 min) 189-acre park featuring thousands of native, global & endangered trees & 12 mi. of hiking trails. Shanghai Tunnels/Portland Underground Tour (5 min) Company offering guided tours of the historic Chinatown tunnels with rumored organized crime ties. Oregon Zoo (10 min) 64-acre zoo featuring elephants, polar bears & other animal exhibits emphasizing conservation. Pittock Mansion (15 min) 23-room mansion from 1914 now a museum, featuring gardens, period furnishings & scenic views. Washington Park (10 min) Huge park with varied attractions including zoo, rose garden, Japanese garden & 15 miles of trails. Portland Children's Museum (9 min) Museum with a cafe providing interactive creative & educational activities aimed at younger kids. Pioneer Courthouse Square (8 min) This city living room plaza opened in 1984 beside an 1875 courthouse & hosts regular events. Portland Art Museum (10 min) Variety of collections include Asian, American & Native American art, plus touring shows & theater. OMSI (7 min) Rotating shows, science labs, submarine tours & planetarium at a museum with monthly 21+ events. Portland Japanese Garden (13 min) Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view. Portland Saturday Market (12 min) This popular Saturday & Sunday event offers craft & gift vendors, food carts, entertainment & more. Tom McCall Waterfront Park (12 min) Riverfront green belt featuring public art, historical monuments, paved paths & a fountain. |