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Portland, Oregon, hotels run a wild, and often luxurious gamut. There are, of course, the usual suspects - Marriot, Hilton and Westin - as well as a whole slew of affordable mid-range possibilities and even a handful of budget possibilities. So though it might be tempting to luxuriate in the services on offer at the renowned Heathman Hotel while spotting visiting VIP’s, there are some other options worth considering that should make the average guest feel, well, special.
Topping many an (elementary) list of noteworthy Portland, Oregon, hotels is the Kennedy School. Yes, folks, this one plays right into the hands of punsters (and maybe pundits): think historic elementary school now servicing sleepovers, we mean guests. It also happens to have its own movie theater and brewery. Talk about an end to truancy.
Hip, lively and very happening, the Jupiter Hotel was a Motor Lodge in a former life. Best of all, the associated Doug Fir Lounge has a packed musical calendar, so you can catch a concert, play the life of the party and make it back to bed without so much as mumbling for a taxi.
Planning to stick to more historic, high-end hotels like the Heathman? There are a few other options in the immediate downtown area with similar charms to consider before settling on The One. Choose from the likes of the Governor Hotel, a listed historic site recently renovated and close to Pioneer Square or the Benson Hotel, which is similarly close to the action and dates back to 1912. Other historic and character-rich possibilities? Try the boutique Hotel Lucia, the elegant Vintage Plaza, or the award winning Hotel Monaco. Another top-rated pick? Hotel deLuxe, which channels Hollywood in the 1940’s with effortless charm.
And if this list doesn’t make you rest easier at night, it’s possible nothing will. And if it doesn’t, a pint or three at a Portland microbrewery should do the trick.