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 marketing is much better than the actual experience…read more I booked the outdoor dry sauna because the photos and marketing made it look like a polished, relaxing rooftop experience. Unfortunately, the reality was very different. First, prospective visitors should be aware of the immediate surroundings. During my visit, I observed people lingering around the property and what appeared to be drug transactions nearby. I understand that a business can't control everything about its neighborhood, but it directly affected my comfort. I felt uneasy leaving my car parked there, even just for the couple of hours I was there. Once upstairs, the sauna itself was extremely small. I'm not a large person, and I still found it claustrophobic. More concerning were the visible gaps between the wooden boards. I could literally see daylight through the walls. For an outdoor dry sauna in Oregon, that didn't inspire confidence in the construction or upkeep. The shower setup added to the frustration. The hot-water rinse had a chain within reach, but the cold-water control was placed so high that I couldn't reach it at all. There was no call button or clear way to reach an attendant from the rooftop either. So if I had a question, needed assistance, or wanted someone to fix the cold-water pull, I would have had to leave the rooftop and go all the way back down to the lobby. I also couldn't find something as basic as a trash can. The changing and bathroom setup was another surprise. Sauna guests use shared bathroom/changing facilities with guests of the property. I understand that The Society Hotel offers hostel-style accommodations, but as someone who specifically booked the outdoor sauna experience, it wasn't what I expected based on the polished way the experience is marketed. Then there's the rooftop aspect. I expected that being on the rooftop would mean there would be some kind of view or outlook. Instead, privacy fencing blocks the sightline. You can't really look out--you can basically only look up. That was another disappointment compared with the impression I got from the marketing. Finally, the towel-return process stood out in a bad way. I was given a towel at check-in, which I used in the sauna and after showering. There was no bin or designated place that I could find for used towels, so I ended up handing my damp, used towel directly to the front-desk employee, who took it with their bare hands. That made me uncomfortable and seemed like a poor system for handling used linens. It also left me wondering how many guests' used towels employees are handling directly throughout the day. Any one of these things on its own might have been something I could overlook. Taken together--the neighborhood experience, extremely cramped sauna, visible gaps in the sauna walls, inaccessible cold-water control, lack of a way to contact staff, no trash can, shared facilities, blocked rooftop view, and handling of used towels--the entire experience felt haphazard and makeshift rather than relaxing. The concept has potential, and their marketing team does an excellent job presenting it. Unfortunately, the actual experience did not live up to that presentation. I left extremely disappointed and would not return for the outdoor dry sauna.

Surely one of the best family stay hotels specially with kids in the heartland of the Portland -…read morewithin walking distance of all amazing restaurants , shopping and the fabulous Powell book store. The highlight of this hotel is the complimentary breakfast with slight change in menus every single day - sausages to scrambled eggs to potatoes to waffles etc. and the best is coffee, tea and water available in the front lobby all day. The hotel has 24 hr gym and super kids friendly swimming pool but could not use this. The top floor patio was amazing and also the global market grocery store next door. Highly recommended!!

This was an odd stay: at about 9:30 pm, we received a knock on our hotel room door. A man with…read morewalkie-talkie stood beyond the peep hole. I asked if I could help him and he excitedly responded, "Oh! Em, I'm just confirming that this room is occupied." I assured him it was and he scurried off down the hallway talking to someone on his radio. This was before the literal garbage fire. The hotel sits on the edge of less than savory part of town. In fact, our room overlooked a park that is frequented by unhoused people. This, in and of itself, wasn't a problem -- this part of town has several drop in clinics that become gathering points for unhoused people. It became a problem when, at 11 pm, I opened the curtains for one last look at the city, only to be treated by a trashcan in the park outside our window spewing smoke. Just as I picked up the phone to call Guest Services, the thing erupted into flames. There are trees in this park whose trunks are firmly planted in the turf across the street, but whose limbs brush against the hotel, so I wanted to be sure this was resolved before going to bed. When I told guest services about the fire, I was challenge with, "well, is it on hotel property?" I explained it wasn't, but it was just outside of our window, and the front desk staff advised me to call the non emergency line for the fire department. Now, we're from out of town -- thus our needing a hotel to sleep in for the night -- and deferring to the out-of-towners to report a fire close to the hotel seems a bit less than responsible; we don't know street names, or of this is a common enough occurrence with which to bother the fire department. I told the the fire department that I had called the front desk, and that they handed the task of calling off to me, and the dispatcher's response was a sarcastic, "oh, that's convenient for them. Well it looks like someone -- not your hotel -- called the fire in, so the firefighters are already en route." Was this an anomalous chain of very strange events? Maybe. But it's all left us feeling a more than a little uneasy.

One of the best hotels we ever stayed(we are in 60's!). The room we stayed was so comfortable and…read morefelt so homelike. We felt welcomed by the staff at this hotel warmly. They were flexible and helpful. We liked that there were 3 big mirrors in the room. Easy to check yourself before you leave! We could tell they pay attention to all the small details to make the guests comfortable and welcomed. There were good restaurants nearby and easy to access downtown by walking. We truly enjoyed for 3 days at this hotel. Thank you so much!

Unique restaurant that serves "Thanksgiving " dinner and very day. It was just ok. Fun drinks…read morewith mocktails.

Loved our stay at the Benson. If you're looking for a downtown location, I thought it was pretty…read moregood, lots of restaurants nearby, shops, and Powell's City of Books. It is a historic location, which had some nice updated vibes. When I booked it, I did not realize it was a stop on some haunted tours. We ended up staying on floor 9, which is supposedly haunted, but nothing happened. Room was beautiful, although a little tight for 3 people and 3 suitcases, but we made do. Being a historic hotel, rooms are usually a little smaller. I thought the beds were comfortable, as was the bedding. We also had breakfast at the hotel's cafe/restaurant there in the lobby. Food was good, and the staff were attentive. Only downside was the valet parking. We had to go around the block a couple of times cause the front of the hotel was being blocked by other traffic and couldn't squeeze our way in. I also felt bad for the valet staff as the parking was somewhere offsite. Overall, a great stay, would recommend staying here. Having stayed in other large cities, the Benson was really reasonable, as was the valet parking prices Also, check out their stairwell...they have historic pictures in each landing, and a history of the building

The Benson Hotel is an elegant boutique hotel, perfectly situated near shopping, dining, and…read morevibrant outdoor squares featuring games and live music. As soon as I stepped through the front door, I felt as though I had stepped back in time. The lobby dazzles with beautiful chandeliers, a grand piano, and an impressive mirror, while the hotel also offers a charming small restaurant, another dining option downstairs, and a full-sized gym. The staff were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, providing excellent service even without an official concierge. Overall, the location is fantastic--easy to walk to so many attractions in downtown Portland. Highly recommended!

For couples and adult groups, beautiful nostalgic interior building and the atmosphere of the…read more40s-60s. Wonderful hospitality and clean roooms.

Stayed at Hotel deLuxe during our ~5 days in Portland. The aesthetic throughout is old/classic…read more1920s Hollywood. Hotel is quite old & has history in Portland (built in 1912 and used to be called Hotel Mallory). Their standard room is small & quaint, but all that we really needed for our stay. The bed & pillows were a bit too soft for our preference, but we made do. A resort fee is included, and so we got slippers from housekeeping and would go down for water in the lobby & coffee some mornings. Hotel guests get 15% off at Gracie's (breakfast) and Driftwood Room (the bar), just have to mention your room. We only went to the bar one evening. Parking lot is directly across the street from the hotel. It's $40/night, but we were able to get a slight discount from our booking which was nice. The parking lot is quite safe as they lock the side doors after 6:30pm and they have a security guard. Overnight after 10pm it is gated, and we returned a little late one night, and the front desk was able to open the gate for us to drive our car in. (I'm not sure if this available all night, but we arrived back just before 11pm and I know they have a sign for Driftwood Bar as well, and that closes at 11pm so if anyone happens to park there, they need to be able to let them out.) I did feel the hotel was pretty centrally located in downtown if you don't mind walking a little. Generally a very quiet area.

My girlfriend and I stayed here over the weekend and we absolutely loved it!…read more Here's some of our highlights: - Rooms were spacious and clean. The soaps in the showers were top quality and smelled lovely - Rooms were very quiet and the whole hotel had a luxurious feel. - The staff were INCREDIBLE! Special shout out to the front desk staff who helped out immensely. We did have to change rooms in the middle (our reservation, not the hotel's fault) and they made it seamless. - Extra special shout out to Richie in the valet service. All of the valet guys were incredible, quick and kind. - The food in the restaurant for breakfast and dinner was delicious and relatively affordable for the quality. - Wine hour (free wine from 5-6pm) was a nice touch to get our evenings going in the right direction. The wine wasn't the best but I can't complain about free wine and appetizers. - Our only criticism was the lack of water stations on the hotel floors. Not sure if we couldn't find them - they did have ice machines - but we did have to go back to the lobby and into the fitness room to fill our bottles. Not a bad thing, just a little inconvenient. Overall, an excellent stay and would recommend this location greatly!

The hotel we stayed at in Portland was the Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel. It is right next to the water,…read morewith some boats that have cute Christmas lights at night. Overall this hotel was an average hotel I picked it because it was for Amex and I needed to use my credit before the year-end. During our stay, the fire alarm went off and that was insanely loud. No one can sleep through that. Gladly when we came down to the lobby they stated that it was a false alarm. Soon after about an hour or so we got a text message saying that it was a false alarm. I did enjoy the breakfast here at the lobby! That was actually pretty delicious and I would say to try it out. The beds and comfortable and you can also bring your dog into this hotel which is kind of cool! That was a bonus seeing all the different-sized dogs roaming around.

I walked in and immediately caught the vibe: friendly, quirky, homie. And it delivered…read more Then I found out the A/C would be down for 24 hours or more. I braced myself for a balmy room -- and got the opposite. The front desk had already checked, already planned, already made sure I'd never feel it. That's the difference between service and *care*. They gave me real information, not scripted apologies, and my whole stay stayed pleasant because of it. The little touches worked: the cards for tipping and amenities made everything simple. The room was clean. The bedding was immaculate. I slept deep and woke up comfortable. Inside, the hotel was quiet, calm, and still somehow fun -- with plenty of workspaces to choose from. My window faced the river, and there's something that settles in you about waking up to water. There's something else, too, in hearing regular conversations, watching regular people head to work or stroll the waterfront. That's real. That's a city letting you in. The location made everything easy -- right downtown on Morrison, steps from the waterfront. I hopped the train and went where I needed to go without calculating an Uber every time I stepped outside. I enjoyed the drink chip and the snack or treat left for guests in the lobby during happy hour. Hotel Rose is my home away from home, and the Portland crew gets my rave review.

Generally pretty cool: many of the staff, location and some of the style…read more Not that cool is reserving and understanding when not dealing specifically with the Rose & not the umbrella Co- Pineapple; nor, that understanding charges at any time can be a bit much- but the the staff at the Rose are cool to try to deal with it in this regard. While I kinda like different cultures, the Swinger's club they are associated with may have encouraged the nicotine smoke smell in the curtains/ walls- per rumor, but either way- I should have negotiated a lower amount after they didn't use the right treatment after mentioned. Great location, pretty cool staff.

Absolutely loved staying here. It's centrally located. Lots of food around within waking distance…read more The hotel has a great out door space for relaxing and enjoying a drink. Very clean hotel. The staff was exceptional. Especially the morning breakfast staff. Very kind and helpful. They always had smiles and said good morning. Valet parking was very accommodating, helpful and friendly. It was a great experience overall. I highly recommend this location.

Standard hotel in a good location in the Pearl District…read more Highlights: - Walkable to restaurants we had reservations at - Nice staff - Happy hour from 5-6pm with discounted drinks and snacks -- Garlic cheese curds we'd like garlic bread in fried cheese from and potstickers were crispy. 4 stars - Small market with snacks and drinks by the front reception was handy - Indoor pool - Outdoor seating area with fire pits - Rooms were clean and had full refrudger Lowlights: - Valet parking was $60 so parked in lot around the corner for $14 - Very thin toilet paper

I traveled to Portland for a weekend and a friend suggested the Duniway Hotel. We arrived on a…read moreFriday, and it wasn't crowded and we were checked in right away. The lobby area had a small restaurant/lounge area and a bar. Both were nice. The front desk staff were very friendly and told us the amenities of the rooms we reserved. We booked the King Wellness Room. I didn't know what to expect when we booked it, but it sounded interesting. The room was a good size, and offered great amenities: -Plush Robe -Infrared light in the bathroom, which was nice if you needed to get up during the night -A yoga mat and a pair of small weights -Eye masks and ear plugs -An alarm clock that had settings to pipe in different sounds, i.e, ocean, rain, white noise, etc. -Coffee/Tea station with complimentary coffee and tea We also had access to the indoor pool and fitness which was a pleasant surprise. The fitness area had treadmills, bicycles, weights, a television, water station and was very clean. The indoor pool was nice as well. The location was perfect - we were walking distance to many things as well as a block away from transit (bus and light rail) which took us to different areas of town. I would highly recommend using the light rail to get around if needed. The pricing was competitive and the staff was great - I would recommend this hotel and would definitely stay there again.

Found the Duniway via Costco package at a reasonable pricing for downtown Portland. Parking is…read moreattached next to the hotel, kind of easy to miss the first time around and with all the one way streets it can get a bit hectic. You could also park in the front of the hotel for quick drop off if you miss the parking structure. Our check in process was a bit disappointing. There was only one worker doing the check in, and he was SO SLOW. I don't know if it was the computer issue or what, but it took me half an hour to check in, and there was only 2 people in front of me. Having a live music band a few feet from the check in desk also was not helping. The room is clean and everything works as expected. The breakfast was included with our package, and this was one of the highlight. It was not regular buffet breakfast, it is actually restaurant-grade foods at the lobby, I think it's called the Melrose? The downside is wait time is horrendous. My work around for this is order them to go first thing in the morning. They have a barista there too that makes great lattes. Location is very convenient, walkable to all the restaurants on my list, there is a communal food trucks area just a block from the hotel. The other downside is there was so many hobos in the area... but that is not in the hotel's control.

The Nines is a good hotel. I stayed here for a business conference, and was really pleased with…read moremost aspects of my stay. The staff here were really friendly and professional. As far as my room, it was well appointed and clean. The only issues I had were in the evenings, when I had all the lamps on in my room, it wasn't quite bright enough. The gym was great but the o my complaint was there was only one exercise mat in the entire gym. Fortunately I was able to claim it when I worked out, but it was also nail biter that such a large hotel would only have one mat. I stayed in the 9th floor and found the room to be quiet. Another plus was the amount of viewing options on the TV. In addition to cable, there are additional streaming options- I love that I had access to Pluto TV. That is a huge plus. Overall, The Nines is a good hotel and the misses were quite small. I would definitely stay here again next time I visit Portland.

Located in downtown Portland right next to Pioneer Square. If you're planning on driving in, it can…read morebe a little annoying. You can valet right in front of the hotel or there are some public parking garages nearby. The actual lobby is on the eighth floor, and depending on how busy it is the elevators can be a little slow. No issues with the service. Everyone was friendly. They even spent the time trying to figure out what email I had linked to my Marriott account. The room itself was beautiful. I did enjoy having the nice couch, though there were some stains on it. The view wasn't anything too special, it overlooked the next-door building. The bathroom was clean, well lit, and I enjoy not having the little bottles of shampoo and conditioner, and instead the larger containers for less waste. It was generally quiet in the room, though you could hear the light rail go by. Wasn't a huge fan of the fact that the mini fridge was full of things that if I touched it would charged my room. If you wanted to bring leftovers from nearby restaurant, you can't because there's no space in the fridge to put things. Overall it was a good place to stay while in Portland.