Portland, Oregon's Luxury Hotels
Stay in Portland and Stay in Style at These Four Hot Spots
Luxury is just part of the experience at these four hotels, which spoil their guests with lavish details, architectural glamour and more.
Hotels come in all breeds, but in Portland there's a particular flair for variety. These four have kept their hotels classic, and in the process made a name for themselves in luxury that guests can count on. Check one out on your next trip to Portland and see what it feels like to be completely spoiled.
It's hard to beat The Governor when it comes to Old Portland style — this hotel has been offering a classy and elegant place to stay for 95 years. Now one of the Historic Hotels of America, the architectural details and undeniable glamour make this a particularly opulent choice.
They've also brought their service into the 21st century by providing complimentary wireless access throughout the hotel, a Starbucks coffee shop in the lobby and easy street access to the Portland Streetcar. Portland classic restaurant Jake's Seafood is located downstairs as well, and offers seafood favorites, elegantly prepared. Winner of the AAA Four-Diamond award, it's hard to deny that The Governor is tough to beat.
Their guest rooms range from luxuriously-appointed regular guest rooms to junior suites and bigger suites throughout the hotel. The Governor is located at 614 SW 11th in Central Downtown Portland.
This art deco hotel hasn't been around long — it underwent a major renovation within the past five years that took it back to an Art Deco theme.
Old Hollywood is the vibe here, where rich fabrics and old photos hung throughout the hotel make guests feel like insiders in the Hollywood golden age. Rooms are all luxuriously appointed, regardless of size, but the apex of its bedroom opulence is found in the Marlene Dietrich suite, which offers an eight-foot circular bed and one-of-a-kind crystal lamps.
Hotel staff make sure you're taken care of 24/7 — the fitness room and business center are available around the clock, as is room service. The pillow menu and doggie menu offer creative snacks, too. The places to see and be seen are the hotel's two restaurants, which serve fancy fare that's not too stuffy.
Another AAA Four-Diamond winner here, for the hotel and its London Grill restaurant. The service expected from such establishments is definitely present here, throughout their classically appointed rooms and common spaces. The suites are where the real luxury kicks in: the Grand Suite is outfitted with a baby grand piano, fireplace and jacuzzi.
There are also panoramic-view penthouses and specially appointed Junior Suites throughout the hotel. The hotel's concierge is in the know, helping guests to find a place to shop or visit a local art museum. The hotel's warm hospitality extends to services offered to every guest, like fresh fruit at check-in, complimentary coffee and newspapers, afternoon tea and cookies, wine tasting events, valet parking, live jazz and a business center for business travelers. Centrally located at 309 SW Broadway, the Benson is a great jumping-off point for Portland visitors.
The Heathman is both a landmark hotel and a boutique hotel, and another to share the AAA Four-Diamond rating in the downtown Portland area. Each of the Heathman's 150 guest rooms and suites are decorated with "historic charm" while incorporating modern amenities: Each has an option of a Tempur-Pedic, a pillowtop or a feather-top bed, internet access, French press coffee or loose-leaf tea service, sound systems that incorporate iPods and twice-daily maid service.
A personal concierge service and full-service award-winning restaurant round out the experience and make it possible for guests to be completely taken care of. Near the Arts District in downtown, the Heathman is located at 1001 SW Broadway.
