| parking is available (fee). suites add living areas; upgraded suites have living rooms. among shops and eateries on a tree-lined street, this polished hotel in the business district is a 2-minute walk from a light rail station and 5 minutes' walk from portland art museum. other amenities include a cafe, an indoor pool and a gym, plus a furnished terrace that hosts regular live music and yoga classes. room service is offered. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. sleek rooms offer complimentary wi-fi, flat-screens and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemakers. there's a hip restaurant/bar run by celebrity chef chris cosentino; breakfast is available Portland International Airport 21 min
International Rose Test Garden (10 min) City-maintained rose test gardens founded in 1917, featuring 10,000+ plants in manicured displays. Lan Su Chinese Garden (7 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop. Pioneer Courthouse Square (2 min) This city living room plaza opened in 1984 beside an 1875 courthouse & hosts regular events. Oregon Historical Society (6 min) Rotating exhibits give insight into state history, art & more in building with 8-story-high murals. Oregon Zoo (7 min) 64-acre zoo featuring elephants, polar bears & other animal exhibits emphasizing conservation. OMSI (6 min) Rotating shows, science labs, submarine tours & planetarium at a museum with monthly 21+ events. Pittock Mansion (12 min) 23-room mansion from 1914 now a museum, featuring gardens, period furnishings & scenic views. Portland Art Museum (7 min) Variety of collections include Asian, American & Native American art, plus touring shows & theater. Tom McCall Waterfront Park (8 min) Riverfront green belt featuring public art, historical monuments, paved paths & a fountain. Washington Park (8 min) Huge park with varied attractions including zoo, rose garden, Japanese garden & 15 miles of trails. Portland Japanese Garden (10 min) Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view. Portland Children's Museum (7 min) Museum with a cafe providing interactive creative & educational activities aimed at younger kids. Shanghai Tunnels/Portland Underground Tour (8 min) Company offering guided tours of the historic Chinatown tunnels with rumored organized crime ties. Hoyt Arboretum (10 min) 189-acre park featuring thousands of native, global & endangered trees & 12 mi. of hiking trails. Portland Saturday Market (8 min) This popular Saturday & Sunday event offers craft & gift vendors, food carts, entertainment & more. |