suites add separate sitting rooms with pull-out sofas; some have terraces or whirlpool tubs. event spaces, including a columned ballroom with high ceilings, are available, and pets are welcomed with beds, bowls and treats. room service is provided. there's a traditional grill restaurant, a cocktail bar, and a starbucks cafe in the lobby. occupying an imposing downtown building dating from 1909, this refined hotel is an 8-minute walk from portland art museum. other amenities include a fitness room and a 24-hour business center. the elegant rooms with early 20th-century decor have flat-screen tvs and ipod docks. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. wifi is available for a fee Portland International Airport 19 min
Portland Saturday Market (11 min) This popular Saturday & Sunday event offers craft & gift vendors, food carts, entertainment & more. Tom McCall Waterfront Park (11 min) Riverfront green belt featuring public art, historical monuments, paved paths & a fountain. Oregon Zoo (8 min) 64-acre zoo featuring elephants, polar bears & other animal exhibits emphasizing conservation. Shanghai Tunnels/Portland Underground Tour (12 min) Company offering guided tours of the historic Chinatown tunnels with rumored organized crime ties. Pioneer Courthouse Square (4 min) This city living room plaza opened in 1984 beside an 1875 courthouse & hosts regular events. Hoyt Arboretum (11 min) 189-acre park featuring thousands of native, global & endangered trees & 12 mi. of hiking trails. Washington Park (9 min) Huge park with varied attractions including zoo, rose garden, Japanese garden & 15 miles of trails. Portland Japanese Garden (9 min) Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view. Portland Children's Museum (8 min) Museum with a cafe providing interactive creative & educational activities aimed at younger kids. Oregon Historical Society (8 min) Rotating exhibits give insight into state history, art & more in building with 8-story-high murals. Pittock Mansion (11 min) 23-room mansion from 1914 now a museum, featuring gardens, period furnishings & scenic views. International Rose Test Garden (10 min) City-maintained rose test gardens founded in 1917, featuring 10,000+ plants in manicured displays. Portland Art Museum (7 min) Variety of collections include Asian, American & Native American art, plus touring shows & theater. Lan Su Chinese Garden (11 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop. OMSI (5 min) Rotating shows, science labs, submarine tours & planetarium at a museum with monthly 21+ events. |