all provide hdtvs and keurig coffeemakers, plus minibars. some add pull-out sofas and/or city views. upgraded quarters add river views. a 5-minute walk from the willamette river, this chic hotel among bars and eateries in the downtown fountain district is 3 minutes' walk from the nearest light rail station. streamlined rooms offer free wi-fi, sitting areas and italian linens. room service is offered. other amenities include a spa, a gym and a heated indoor pool. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's an upscale italian restaurant, and a rooftop sports bar and lounge that has a terrace with city views. suites feature separate living/dining areas and wet bars Portland International Airport 19 min
Hoyt Arboretum (10 min) 189-acre park featuring thousands of native, global & endangered trees & 12 mi. of hiking trails. Washington Park (8 min) Huge park with varied attractions including zoo, rose garden, Japanese garden & 15 miles of trails. Oaks Amusement Park (14 min) Family-oriented, circa-1905 amusement park offering wooden skating rink, mini-golf & picnic grounds. Pittock Mansion (13 min) 23-room mansion from 1914 now a museum, featuring gardens, period furnishings & scenic views. Portland Saturday Market (12 min) This popular Saturday & Sunday event offers craft & gift vendors, food carts, entertainment & more. Portland Art Museum (9 min) Variety of collections include Asian, American & Native American art, plus touring shows & theater. Tom McCall Waterfront Park (12 min) Riverfront green belt featuring public art, historical monuments, paved paths & a fountain. Lan Su Chinese Garden (14 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop. Oregon Zoo (8 min) 64-acre zoo featuring elephants, polar bears & other animal exhibits emphasizing conservation. Portland Children's Museum (7 min) Museum with a cafe providing interactive creative & educational activities aimed at younger kids. Shanghai Tunnels/Portland Underground Tour (13 min) Company offering guided tours of the historic Chinatown tunnels with rumored organized crime ties. Portland Japanese Garden (11 min) Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view. International Rose Test Garden (11 min) City-maintained rose test gardens founded in 1917, featuring 10,000+ plants in manicured displays. OMSI (11 min) Rotating shows, science labs, submarine tours & planetarium at a museum with monthly 21+ events. Pioneer Courthouse Square (8 min) This city living room plaza opened in 1984 beside an 1875 courthouse & hosts regular events. |