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Kim G.

When friends come to visit, I recommend Kimpton RiverPlace for the service, views, and neighborhood. While they are technically downtown, they are off the beaten path. Located right on the Willamette River, most rooms offer stunning views of the river, Hawthorne Bridge and Marina. The RiverPlace Esplanade is steps from the door so guests can get in their daily stroll along a paved path that goes north through Tom McCall Oark or sout towards the South Waterfront. Either direction, it's beautiful. The lobby and bar area has a lodge aesthetic with big comfy chairs, a fireplace, and bar with lounge area. Happy Hours are great, and in nice weather, extend out onto the wrap around porch. Highly recommend grabbing an Adirondack chair on the porch and enjoy a glass of wine or cocktail while the sun goes down. Rooms are appointed in the same upscale lodge theme that is both beautiful and comfortable. The rooms are large and spacious with huge windows that allow you to enjoy the views, including at night during sunset when the colors envelope the river, and at night with the lights if the city and bridges in the distance. Make sure to get a room with a soaking tub for the ultimate pampering. Service is exceptional adding to the overall experience.

Pro tip:  get the units on the Willamette River walking trail.
Greg R.

Kimpton Riverplace Hotel never ceases to amaze me. We have stayed here multiple times and it just seems to get better and better. From little details like the manager's hand made decorations to the valet knowing me by name. It's the little things that keep us coming back. Oh, and the rooms and views don't disappoint. See my photos.

Greeted with a nice bottle of wine, flowers from the wedding!
Chris B.

Our daughter got married in Portland in June 2025 and we made the Kimpton our home-base for the event. From a cottage for the wedding night to comfy guest rooms to family breakfasts to an after-wedding reception in the hotel meeting space, the organizers and staff were accommodating, gracious, and available. We and our many guests enjoyed our time at the facility and would highly recommend their services!

Earnie G.

2 stars = "could've been better" for Yelp. That's this place. I've stayed at several Kimpton Hotels (IHG Hotels & Resorts) in different locations around the world, and they always seem to fall into one of two categories (really, IHG, in general, is like this). They are either new luxury properties that have been recently opened and are stunning and amazing, or they are older luxury properties that are well-maintained but show their age. This hotel is the latter. The restaurant (separate review) and parts of the lobby have clearly been remodeled, but the rooms have not. We had a suite with a wood-burning fireplace. The was nice. But the decor was dated (my spouse called it "19th-century men's luxury hunting lodge chic"). When was the last time you saw a timer-on-the-wall-driven heat lamp in a luxury hotel bathroom? 1980 something, right? That's just one example to make the point. The room colors and furnishings are also very 1980s. The hotel was built in 1985 and last renovated (and, again, I think it was a partial renovation from the looks of things) in 2013. It desperately needs a refresh. The location is stunning, and the service was great. The bones of the old place are solid, and it is well maintained. But at this price point ($400-$500 per night for a fireplace suite plus parking), I expect much more than what this dated property can provide. We won't be returning until it's been remodeled and is worth the high price point. Right now, it is not worth the money.

a welcome bottle and a personalized note
Vanessa D.

This was an AMEX stay and it was absolutely fantastic! Let's start with the fact that our room was upgraded upon arrival. The room had a cabin feel to it but it was pretty spacious and cute. It was a 1-bedroom suite. The bedroom it self was small and cozy and then there was a small living area with a couch, fridge, table and TV and then the bathroom. I liked it. We received a welcome wine and a personalized note. The customer service was elite. Every day they have happy hour from 5-6pm and we took full advantage of it. The gym was also great and we went there a couple of times. With our AMEX stay, we also had a free breakfast every morning at "King Tide Fish" (the hotel restaurant) which did have cap of $60/day; it covered a drink (latte) and a main dish. Tip was extra. We also had a resort credit we used to get lunch one day. There is a Yelp check-in offer for a special of the day and when we checked in (on our last day at breakfast), we got 6 oysters. It's crazy because i have only ever had raw oysters once ever in my life and it was in 2011 (It's not as a random specificity as you'd think I promise, trust me). Anyway, have not had raw oysters since then. And then we had oysters that morning and the day before at lunch. They were okay but i also don't get the hype behind Oysters so maybe don't hold me to it. The last thing i'll say is that the customer service was elite. There was one front desk person who truly made us feel special every time we saw him and he saw us. I don't remember his name but whatever you pay him is definitely not enough. He truly made our stay special. they also were able to mail my stamped postcards for me In terms of security, the main doors even require you to have a key card to enter the hotel. A key card also has to be used to even use the elevator. So overall the security is great. The location of the hotel is right on the water, by a park. it is an exceptional, very outdoorsy location. I would 100% stay here again!

Suite perks ;)
Ben C.

Our once beloved staycation for the last decade is longer the Kimpton we have come to enjoy. Maybe it was the merger with the IHG umbrella that led to the exiting of the quality top notch staff they once employed. Basic givens for status upgrades & perks were not honored the last 5 stays even though our reservations were made well in advance. Each disappointing checkin was promised that special notes were highlighted that it would not happen again. Well nothing changed and went the same motions for the staff to apologize for their shortcomings & mistakes. On the website they boast about river views but the hospitality team in years past would pride themselves in Kimpton class and that is what kept us coming back. The service now is no longer what once was.

a room upgrade should have been offered
Kathy C.

As a IHG platinum elite member, I was very disappointed with our recent staycation. I used rewards points for this stay, which was booked in April for the July 4th holiday. It doesn't help that we just returned from a fantastic stay at the Huntington Beach Shorebreak Hotel, which was outstanding. The only thing this hotel has going for it is the location, and I'm glad I got to experience first-hand how disappointing it is so that I don't continue booking out of town business associates at this Kimpton location. I was under the impression that a skyline view meant a room with an actual view. Not only did we not have a river view for fireworks, we had a view of dried grass and a few trees which blocked any view of downtown. It is also apparently the parking spot for idling delivery trucks which woke us up first thing in the morning. We were travelling with our adult children and the room was very cramped. I asked for a roll away bed and was told that was not possible due to a fire code. We were considered cancelling the stay at this point, but was advised that I would not get my points back so I then requested blankets and comforters so that we could at least camp on the floor. I had work to do, so I scavenged for an outlet by the table. The only one I could locate was on a very dusty power strip behind the tv. As you can see by the photos below, this is not an area that gets cleaned regularly as there was an old cracker on the floor next to the strip. Now, being this was a holiday, there was an activity sheet for guests upon arrival. It listed fireworks at 10:30pm and a social hour from 5-6pm. I was told this consisted of wine, a cocktail option and small bites. There was no food to be found anywhere. The location in Huntington Beach offered water, soda, wines, beer on tap so that non-drinkers could also enjoy. I think this would be a good idea to implement at this location as well. Had it not been for the noise, we would have missed the fireworks viewed at from the courtyard, as they actually began at 10pm, not 10:30pm. A little research goes a long way. This was a very disappointing stay that I would not have followed through with if I had been able to reclaim my points. We have stayed at several other IHG locations which have all been stellar, so unfortunately, this location has some work to do.

Bedroom handle just came off when we tried to open.

We checked into our room on 7/4; we paid $800/night for a "Marina View", a view blocked by trees. The room was in such a state of disrepair...room 517, a one bedroom suite that was separate from the hotel. The patio was not cleaned in forever; a used pet pad was left, and cobwebs...filth. The blinds were broken...we had to jerryrig them to stay up. They didn't even change the sponge in the kitchen. The bathroom threshold was loose and lifted, and my sister, who is in a walker fell...hard; she was hurt badly, and ended up in the hospital. The couch was so torn up...it looked like a cat had it's way with it. I think when we pay a lot of money for a room, we should expect cleanliness and perfection; we got neither. I have some access issues with the hotel that I am handling separately with ADA Disability Rights Organization.

Limited menu

The location is spectacular. The happy hour which is barely an hour and provided a variety of wines and some raw salmon on a triscuit cracker with grape and cheese and is not something I can have. NO consideration for people who don't drink. In my room there was no complimentary bottled water. That was especially concerning since when I went to run a bath in the very nice deep bathtub. There was some brown in the water. I called the front desk. They said they would try to send someone but no one came.. the dinner menu was limited the worst of non-alcoholic beverages were non-alcoholic ears, which don't work for me or people who cannot have alcohol. I did appreciate that valet charged my electric car for me. That was Help. I wish breakfast started earlier than 8 AM. Several guests were concerned that breakfast didn't start until 8 AM when I did get my breakfast I asked for strawberry jam to go with my English muffin. They said they didn't know if they had strawberry jam. I said well if you have something like that would be great. They brought me orange marmalade. I checked with ChatGPT. They told me strawberry and grape usually top the charts marmalade is sort of British thing. With a few small changes this hotel could be great. Three days ago I gave them a very detailed review and told them I would wait before posting. I rarely post a negative review. I hoped I would hear something back but nothing, even though I specifically told them their alcohol procedures could cause someone to relapse. My opinion doesn't matter to them.

Nice decor
Adrienne M.

They came to Slay! First of all been down here a thousands times never really noticed it. It's kinda of hidden off a main street! We arrive to a chipper bellman. He was happy to see us. Well at least it seemed. Lol Either way already starting off wonderful. Next the front desk lady was so helpful and happy also! I'm seeing a theme here! All checked in heading upstairs to unpack... We walk in the room and it's fabulous. Superb I might say it's was upscale meets sophisticated with a lodging theme. Loved it. The room was huge. We had a great view of the River! The windows were so big and clean so you can see the whole city! That night time shot priceless. Overall I loved loved loved did I say loved my stay and the staff. Room service did great considering how busy they were. Food came fast and was delicious. I ordered the Breakfast burrito! Bomb.com it was covered in verde salsa and jack cheese. So that's all folks! Until next time I need to get to dinna and try that lobster roll! Oh yeah the Mirrors in the room great accents.

David W.

Hundred times better than the Heathman. Read more later. HOTEL NOTES: - Bellman in front desk personality was superb. Welcoming! - Dai Sia was the best at the front desk! - Very happy professional place - Ambience of the hotel was amazing - Riverfront view suite was spectacular. - Only recommendation is to make the bathtub a larger shower. * Heathman front desk was rude: no restaurant, no bar, they had a "honor bar" and rooms were dilapidated and need refreshing! We left Heathman to come here. So happy we did!

View from our room

Beautiful hotel, great view, clean rooms. Staff was incredible! Asked why we were visiting. We mentioned our anniversary. Saturday night they delivered champagne and cake to our room with a hand written happy anniversary note. They even remembered how many years we were married. Would highly recommend and stay again!

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The Society Hotel - my room at night - huge window was nice to look out and watch the rain.

The Society Hotel

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Old Town - Chinatown

I did a quick little trip to Portland and need a place downtown near the Roseland Theater. The…read moreSociety Hotel is within 5 minutes walking from there so it was perfect. Its hotel style BUT they also have private rooms you can book with it's own bathroom and super affordable. I didn't the private suite and it was perfect for the one night. The felt desk staff was super friendly both when I checked in and out, the room was clean, super comfy bed and overall loved my stay. The area this hotel is in is a bit sketchy but that's no fault of the hotel, just be aware when walking around especially at night.

The society robbed me of an entire two nights and then turned me out in the street…read more They did so by saying I wouldn't provide ID to their gay bartender And I have no problem with gay people, but I do have a problem with nosiness. They robbed me of one night and then sent the cops down to evict me because I had showed my ID but I had my ID stolen at the local plaid. I had provided a local ID via alternative means, including my power bill from Orlando... And a screenshot of a previous ID with the same license number and verified identification. Portland is not like Washington and does not require a scan for every single check-in. They misrepresented themselves and absolutely put me out on the street when I needed housing. This is why they are getting one star from me. I very rarely log into this account, but I am a very important person, and I am also very influential through alts on social media. This is not a reflection on the person who booked the reservation. It is a reflection on the management of the society and I do not retract a single thing.

Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District - Guest room

Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District

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Pearl District

When my child said he doesn't want to leave the hotel at the end of our three day stay you know…read moreit's a wonderful experience! The pool is perfect for young kids! It's shallow, has a small slide, dumping bucket, and waterfall. Kids were playing in there for hours! He also loved the breakfast variety each day. We loved the eggs, sausage, bacon, and potatoes, but they also have oatmeal, cereal, breads, muffins, waffles, and fruit. Very kid friendly menu! The gym was big for a hotel gym, including treadmills, bikes, free and a weight machine, ample space, and cold water. The room was large- we had a dog friendly room with a king bed. Usually hotels that allow dogs out you on the first or second floor in sterile rooms but our room was cozy and large! There's a a mini fridge and coffee machine, which you don't need since they always have coffee and tea made in the lobby! What I loved most is the location, close to shopping, close to Powells and Deschutes Brewery- both perfect for anyone with small kids! There's also a park one block away to walk our dog and has a playground. We come to Portland once a year and this was by far our favorite hotel!

The beds are very comfy. The duvet was scratchy so we just took it off. They clean rooms every…read moreother day. The hot breakfast was ok. You can make your own waffles. The had complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate thoughout the day. Valet parking was $50 per night with unlimited in and out. Location is good, walking distance to most shops and restaurants.

Hotel deLuxe - Lot's of natural lighting. Still not sure why the couch had that cover on it. Looked off putting.

Hotel deLuxe

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Goose Hollow, Southwest Portland

I've stayed at the Hotel Deluxe a few times now and every visit reminds me why I keep coming back…read more Check-in is so easy it almost feels suspicious. No drama, no confusion, just keys in hand and off you go. The building itself has that great old Portland movie-era charm. It feels like the kind of place where a film star from the 1940s might walk around the corner at any moment looking for a martini. Instead it's usually just me looking for the elevator, but still... the vibe is excellent. Parking is on the next block over and surprisingly easy, which in Portland counts as a minor miracle. I've spent more time looking for parking at grocery stores. Now let's talk about the Driftwood Bar. Do not skip it. Curt the bartender is the kind of guy who makes you want to cancel your plans and just sit there all evening solving the world's problems over a well-made drink. Friendly, funny, and he actually knows how to make a proper cocktail. I wish I had more time to just saddle up to the bar and chat with him. Breakfast at Gracie's was also great. Our waitress Erin took care of us Wednesday morning when the place was mostly empty. Service was friendly, the food looked like someone actually cared when they put it on the plate, and the prices were totally reasonable. No $38 "artisanal avocado toast with existential despair." Just good breakfast done right. So what more do you want? Comfortable clean bed, reasonable prices, great bar, solid breakfast, and you're right in the heart of Portland. If you're staying in the city and want a hotel with character instead of a bland corporate sleep box, Hotel Deluxe is the move. I'll definitely be back...

The actual visit to the hotel was fine. The front desk was helpful. The room was okay. The view was…read moregreat. The parking situation was inconvenient, but fine. After my stay, I had left my hairdryer in the room. The next day I called hoping they would be able to ship it to me. Cat (Kat?) answered the phone and said she found it. I know she found it because she also asked if I had left a brush, which I did. She said she could ship it, but just needed me to pay for shipping first, asked for my email, and said she would send an email to handle that. I never received an email. After a few days, I asked my mom, who is local, if she could just go down and pick it up since I was heading out of the country for a week. She went down to the hotel, but was told they didn't have it. Not only that but there were no notes in the system about it either. Zero information about my previous call or that they were waiting for payment to ship it. So I again called and got Thomas who searched everywhere and couldn't find it any longer. I asked for a manager to call me, this was 2 days ago. Still no call. I can only assume at this point that an employee stole my expensive hair dryer, which is why there were no notes about it and I never received any emails. I'd avoid this hotel in the future. Update 4/30/2026: Since posting this review, the situation has gotten significantly worse. On April 13, I received an automated text from ILeftMyStuff, the hotel's own lost and found system, confirming my hair dryer and brush were found and logged on March 1. I paid for return shipping through their system that same day and never received my items. On April 19 I called and spoke with a staff member named Claudia who confirmed the hotel had my items and would ship them. She later walked that back, saying she had only assumed they were there because they appeared on an internal list. I had previously requested a manager call me back. That call never came. Today the hotel is claiming the items were disposed of on April 1. This is the same staff member, Cat, who originally found my items and confirmed she had them. When my mother went to the hotel in person and when I called, we were both told they had no record of the items whatsoever. They did not notify me before disposing of them despite having my contact information on file from my original call. Note that my original review was posted last month, before April 1 when they supposedly "disposed" of my items.

Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Pearl District

Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Pearl District

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This place is rough... you can tell they don't care for their employees. Not an ideal environment.read more

I write overwhelmingly positive reviews and typically for less than ideal experiences I don't write…read morereviews (very evident by the breakdown of my reviews). I am a loyal Marriott Bonvoy member and have stayed at lots of locations over the last few years and I have always had a good experience with the staff. This location has tainted that. I booked for a day earlier than the day I needed (which was my mistake and something I have never done before). Unfortunately I didn't realize this until I went in to check in for the intended day. I asked for the total being charged to my card prior to paying since this was a new reservation and they lied- they quoted the total charge as $157 and billed $192. I called Marriott Bonvoy to see if I could have the no show full charge for the night before waived (I had a flexible rate that was refundable until the night before the booked stay) and was directed to speak with the staff first. The assistant manager told me that the card was charged automatically and that there was nothing he could do on his end but I could place a ticket with Bonvoy. I placed a ticket with customer service and was told I would receive a response in 3-5 business days. I didn't hear back so I called again after a couple of weeks and spoke with a supervisor who was kind and reopened the ticket as it had been closed without responding to me along with the updated information regarding me being charged a different amount than stated. I then received an email from front desk at the hotel basically saying they are denying the refund as I was told during the stay they can't refund it which is a lie- I was told they couldn't refund without me placing a ticket with customer service. I have recommended this location to others in the past based on a previous stay & I will definitely be telling those folks that this location while clean and well appointed is dishonest & I recommend they cancel their reservations. I will be staying elsewhere anytime I am in Portland. I get that the policy states no refunds if not canceled prior to the date of reservation, but I was lied to and billed more than told which could have made a difference in where I chose to stay on the needed day and was treated rather poorly by the assistant manager for a genuine mistake (& the needed day was less expensive than the day paid for initially). Overall, not the way to treat a returning customer.

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The Duniway Portland, a Hilton Hotel

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Downtown, Southwest Portland

We picked Duniway for our 4-day trip due to its location in downtown Portland and the overall…read moreelegant appearance of the hotel from its website listing. Upon arrival, found the lobby and common area as nice as they appeared in the pictures. The hotel staff were friendly and assisted us with a quick check-in. They had an adjacent parking garage that made it very convenient to go in and out of the hotel with our rental car. Our room was in one of the high floors with big windows that got really nice sunlight. The room had modern interiors, furnishing and functional amenities. The beds were comfortable. They had a big indoor pool with warm water. The gym was also nice. The lobby area had the Mayore restaurant where hotel guests went for breakfast and other meals. The bar in the lobby was a popular spot for the guests. The courthouse park, Pioneer Place, public transportation, many other shops and restaurants, all were within few minutes of walk. We had a wonderful time staying at the hotel, with zero issues during the stay. When I went to the lobby few times for questions, the staff members were quick to help.

This is a great location downtown. I flew in so I don't know about the parking situation. I came…read morefor a conference at the Hilton and it was sold out. I am glad it was cause otherwise I wouldn't have discovered this hotel and I really liked it. My room is spacious and the view is great. Staff is friendly and helpful. I liked the central location of it. The restroom is also spacious and clean. They have a bar and restaurant down in the lobby. They also have a workout room available 24 hours.

The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland - Spacious king with couch

The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

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Downtown, Southwest Portland

This hotel is within walking distance of many shops, which is nice…read more The hotel lobby is located on the 8th floor. So when you come in, pass the valet riveters to the left, and take the elevator up. The check-in process was fast, but the elevators took longer than they did. To access the elevators to the room floors, you need a key unless you're going down to the 1st floor or lobby. There's a restaurant on the 15th floor that had a line at the elevator because they wanted to access it without a key, and I think that's what kept the elevator area busy. The rooms are pretty big and spacious, with your usual amenities and mini-bar items. The couch was a good size. However, the TV does not move, so if you are on the couch and watching TV, the angle is sideways. The in-room dining menu is limited, with little selection, and even the restaurant/bar behind the lobby has a limited food menu. The bed was comfortable, but the pillows were very flat when you lay on them. The housekeeping staff was very friendly and nice

What a shame to leave a 3 star review when the front desk staff was so friendly and kind…read more Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the restaurant staff, bartenders, anyone the valet. While AMEX travel provided some good perks, it felt like the property itself fell short. From the restaurant bar not letting us taste a sip of wine even though it was served by the glass, to the long wait to get the glass from the bartender after hoping to sit for a full lunch service. Additionally, when returning to the hotel there were no spots in front for valet, so I out in my flashers and waited 5 minutes for someone to come to my car. They then told me to keep circling the block until the front area cleared. I'd say the service all in all was subpar, slow, and the staff was a bit out of touch...with the exception of the very professional & helpful front desk staff.

Sapphire Hotel - Loved this detail on the tables

Sapphire Hotel

(513 reviews)

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Hawthorne, Mt. Tabor, Southeast Portland

The Sapphire Hotel is no longer a hotel. It was in the early 1900s... And you could say the guests…read moreat that time were a little shady (let's just say some rooms were rented by the hour). The restaurant is what used to be the lobby. It is known for being dimly lit, a little romantic, a little old school. They are open late when not a lot of other places around are, which is how I ended up here after another event. They have happy hour from 4-6pm and then a late night happy hour after 10pm. The building could use some love from its landlord. The toilet was leaking, there's asbestos wrapped pipes visible on the ceiling. We got: Soup du jour House salad Meze platter Kettle chips Spicy chicken sandwich Everything tasted great. I was pleasantly surprised with the portion sizes for the happy hour items. I would definitely keep this in mind for date night or as a late night spot when not much else is open.

Impeccable. One of the last gasps of "Old Portland" when SE bars were dark, pointed, subscribed to…read morewitchcraft, and climactically tasty. Ceilings larger than life. Servers who must all be libras due to their homeyness--slash--poignant versatility that offsets feeble-minded Portland bartender ego and impatience. (REAL Kindness, you know...*tears up*). The happy hour is really special. Get a gin and egg white cocktail for $6-8! I moved away from PDX, but Sapphire is the first spot I'd return to. (I probably won't return to PDX.) It's sort of like if Rimsky-Korsakoffee House was a real Portland bar.

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