nestled on the banks of the willamette river, this upscale hotel is a 6-minute walk from the ns light rail line and 2 miles from downtown. the stylish, contemporary rooms feature ipod docks and free wi-fi. some have private balconies with river views. free perks include local shuttle service and loaner bikes. suites add features such as fireplaces, pull-out sofas, separate living rooms and/or wraparound balconies. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. in addition to a spa, the property features a waterfront restaurant and bar, a fitness center with steam rooms and dry saunas, and meeting and event space Portland International Airport 20 min
Portland Art Museum (9 min) Variety of collections include Asian, American & Native American art, plus touring shows & theater. Tom McCall Waterfront Park (9 min) Riverfront green belt featuring public art, historical monuments, paved paths & a fountain. Pittock Mansion (16 min) 23-room mansion from 1914 now a museum, featuring gardens, period furnishings & scenic views. Oaks Amusement Park (10 min) Family-oriented, circa-1905 amusement park offering wooden skating rink, mini-golf & picnic grounds. Washington Park (10 min) Huge park with varied attractions including zoo, rose garden, Japanese garden & 15 miles of trails. South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal (11 min) Popular aerial tramway provides a 4-minute ride above the downtown area with panoramic city views. Portland Children's Museum (9 min) Museum with a cafe providing interactive creative & educational activities aimed at younger kids. Oregon Zoo (10 min) 64-acre zoo featuring elephants, polar bears & other animal exhibits emphasizing conservation. Portland Japanese Garden (14 min) Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view. Pioneer Courthouse Square (10 min) This city living room plaza opened in 1984 beside an 1875 courthouse & hosts regular events. International Rose Test Garden (14 min) City-maintained rose test gardens founded in 1917, featuring 10,000+ plants in manicured displays. OMSI (6 min) Rotating shows, science labs, submarine tours & planetarium at a museum with monthly 21+ events. Portland Saturday Market (9 min) This popular Saturday & Sunday event offers craft & gift vendors, food carts, entertainment & more. Lan Su Chinese Garden (11 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop. Hoyt Arboretum (12 min) 189-acre park featuring thousands of native, global & endangered trees & 12 mi. of hiking trails. |