The Hotel deLuxe, located in downtown Portland, evokes the era of Hollywood’s Golden Age. It prides itself on a sophisticated elegance and a romantic ambiance. At the Hotel deLuxe, each individual guest room is created with its own unique Hollywood retro personality; no two rooms are the same.
Resting on the Willamette River, the historic city of Portland, Oregon has developed into an eclectic and cosmopolitan urban metropolis. Portland’s perfectly planned citywide parks ensure an ever-enduring tranquil atmosphere, while notable restaurants, superb shopping and a dynamic music scene ensure tourists continue to flock to this dramatic city.
The Concierge Questionnaire asks Hotel deLuxe’s General Manager, Chris Bebo what makes Portland, Oregon the hot place to visit. Read on to find out Chris’s answers... Enjoy!
1. What is your favorite word to describe Portland? A popular bumper sticker in town says, “Keep Portland Weird” so how about WEIRD.
2. What word best reflects the people of Portland? Hippie + Yuppie = “YIPPEE.”
3. What is the most creative, spiritual or emotional place in Portland? Washington Park.
4. What is your favorite outdoor activity in Portland? Urban Biking… Zoobombers.
A weekly bike event in Portland. Zoobombers take the light rail to the Washington Park Zoo and "bomb" down through Arlington Heights.
5. What is you favorite indoor activity in Portland? Drinking a good micro brew.
6. What is your favorite sound or noise in Portland? The sound of rain.
7. What is your favorite smell or taste in Portland? The smell of fresh roasted coffee beans.
8. What drink best reflects Portland? Terminator Stout from McMenamins.
9. What song or type of music best reflects Portland? “Hang on Little Tomato” by Pink Martini.
10. If Heaven were Portland, what would God say to a visitor when they arrive at the Pearly Gates? Welcome to the Rose City. Lean back and relax. Want a PBR (Pabst Blue Ribbon)? Don't ask me why, but for some odd reason it’s the beer of choice for a large portion Portland’s population.
“The Concierge Questionnaire” is inspired by James Lipton's "Inside the Actors Studio" questionnaire, which was inspired by Bernard Pivot’s questionnaire and his French television show "Bouillon de Culture."
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