Best places to stay in Portland
Hip, friendly and laid-back Portland, Oregon’s largest city, has diverse cultural offerings and an equally diverse set of nicknames. Whether you call it the City of Roses, Rip City, Stumptown, PDX, Bridge City or Beervana, Portland is a destination for all things artistic and alternative. Choose a neighborhood and the type of accommodation based on your interests and itinerary.
Downtown Portland
A lively and thriving cultural center, Downtown Portland offers upscale restaurants and shopping, dozens of museums and galleries, and bustling craft stalls. Enjoy a stay at The Benson Hotel, an opulent, historic hotel which has played host to every sitting US President since its inception. Or opt for modern amenities and a contemporary stay at Hotel Lucia in the heart of downtown.
Nob Hill and North Portland
One of the most fashionable neighborhoods of Portland, Nob Hill has plenty of sophisticated boutiques, cafés, wine bars, and elegant Victorian homes on tree-lined streets. For a comfortable stay with modern amenities, book the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portland NW Downtown. Or enjoy a unique stay steps away from world-class restaurants and boutiques at The Inn at Northrup Station.
Chinatown and Pearl District
Chinatown is an energetic neighborhood teeming with Chinese grocery stores and restaurants while the hip Pearl District is the hub of Portland nightlife. Stay at the charming riverfront property of Hotel Vintage Portland or enjoy the hipster ambience of Ace Hotel Portland which puts you within one block of Powell’s City of Books, the world’s largest used and new books store.
East Portland
A maze of inexpensive restaurants, unique boutiques, music stores, and antique emporiums showcases Portland’s diversity and alternate vibe in the East Portland neighborhood. Check out the Marriott property Residence Inn Portland Airport at Cascade Station or the Hampton Inn Portland East.
Rose Quarter / Lloyd District
Across the river from Chinatown and Pearl District, the Lloyd District plays host to big concerts and sporting events, and is also home to large department stores and retail chains. Hotel Eastlund is a great choice if you fancy a hip, glamorous, yet cozy vibe, and a convenient location close to the Oregon Convention Center and Lloyd Center shopping.
Cheap hotels in Portland
Apart from the traditional hotel offerings, Portland is loaded with a host of creative, hip, historic, and alternative accommodation within a reasonable budget. Check out A Painted Lady Bed and Breakfast Inn for comfortable accommodation in Northeast Portland or the HI Portland Hawthorne Hostel in East Portland. You might also want to look at the small, historic property of The Camas Hotel minutes away from Downtown Portland. You also have The Society Hotel in Old Town Chinatown for boutique-style accommodation at budget-friendly prices.