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From the Victorian air of the Northwest area to heavenly views of nearby Mount Hood, Portland oozes ambiance. Unusual lodgings abound, so skip the run-of-the-mill hotels and celebrate Portland's distinct style. If standard accommodations are what you seek, the city has that too.

Downtown

Simon Benson was pivotal in bringing culture and gentility to Portland, as reflected in his namesake hotel, The Benson. Built in 1912, this beauty boasts a celebrated lobby with Austrian crystal chandeliers. It is the choice of visiting presidents and celebrities.

The Governor Hotel is another landmark. Lewis and Clark live here, at least in murals and spirit. Everything about this hotel harkens to a time when the West was not only won, but finally forced to mind its manners.

If you like to be spoiled while traveling, make your reservations at the Heathman Hotel, where you will find subtle elegance and a courteous staff. Room service fare arrives from the kitchen of the renownedHeathman Restaurant.

Built in 1894, the Hotel Vintage Plaza was slated for conversion to office space, but was rescued and restored in the early 1990s. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, guests here are treated to wine tasting by the fire and intimate dinners at Pazzo Ristorante. Other swanky downtown digs include The Fifth Avenue Suites Hotel, the RiverPlace Hotel and the recently remodeled Portland Hilton. Do not overlook the Marriott Hotel, right across from Waterfront Park. Ask for a room with a view and settle in to watch the activity on the Willamette and its bridges.

Downtown hotels are not necessarily synonymous with expensive rates. The Mallory Hotel, built in 1912, is within reach of both your budget and Pearl District activities. The Imperial Hotel, built in 1908, is the city's longest continuously running hotel, and with good reason. The rooms are spacious and the 2 p.m. checkout time allows you to linger a bit.

Just west of downtown is The Mark Spencer Hotel. Offering kitchenettes and long-stay rates, it is an excellent choice for guests who are on extended business or relocating. The comfy hotel is located near Powell's Books and Jake's Famous Crawfish.

Northwest

Why not spend the night in an old beautiful home in the trendy Nob Hill area? The Heron Haus, a turn-of-the-century English Tudor, has sweeping city views and a paneled library that is perfect for sipping from your snifter. You will be within walking distance of the Northwest galleries, restaurants and boutiques.

Although not technically located in Northwest Portland, the MacMaster House is conveniently located near Northwest 23rd Avenue and Washington Park. A stay here resembles a leisurely visit to a wealthy auntie's house. Each of the seven rooms has a special personality, and the breakfast is hearty and imaginative.

Look into the Silver Cloud Inn. Although the hotel faces an industrial area, it is a great place to stay, offering the kinds of amenities that a bed and breakfast cannot match. It boasts a fitness center, spa, video library and cable TV. Galleries, shops and restaurants like Paley's Place and L'Auberge are literally just steps away.

Eastside

The Eastside is loaded with great places to stay. Instead of the large full-service chain hotels, opt for the real flavor of the often overlooked area by staying a night or two at the popular McMenamins Kennedy School. The McMenamin brothers snapped up the old schoolhouse and transformed it into a 35-room bed and breakfast inn. Resonating with a great sense of style and humor, the best touches include basketball in the actual gymnasium, a movie theater, and drinks in the Detention Bar. Many of the rooms contain the original chalkboards.

The breakfast served at Portland's White House is local fare prepared with a gourmet touch. Although this property is luxurious, it is priced less than almost any downtown hotel. It is especially nice to enjoy sherry in the parlor or don a breezy picture-frame hat and sip refreshments on the sun-dappled patio in the summertime.

The Lion and the Rose bed and breakfast was the home of a brewery magnate. Stroll around the beautiful grounds of the Queen Anne home. In the gazebo, take the opportunity to pop the question to someone special, even if the question is as simple as, "Where do you want to eat tonight?"

Outlaying Areas

Another of Simon Benson's creations, the Columbia Gorge Hotel is home to what has been described as the best restaurant in Oregon, the Columbia River Court. The hotel itself is situated atop a waterfall overlooking the magnificent Columbia Gorge.

Close your eyes and picture the perfect ski lodge. Do you see a huge stone fireplace? Rustic beams and stonework? You are channeling Timberline Lodge, built in 1937 and named on every list ever compiled of outstanding American architecture. Located on Mount Hood, it is the soul of the Timberline Ski Area.

Speaking of rustic lodge charm, the Heathman Lodge, located next to Westfield Shopping Town, is loaded with it. Besides everything any business traveler could ever need, there is atmosphere to spare from leather lampshades to Pendleton wool bedspreads.







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Hotel deLuxe


Classic hipster hotel
 729 Southwest 15th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
+1 503 219 2094 / +1 800 895 2094
http://www.hoteldeluxeportland.com
Hotel deLuxe
Benson Hotel


Luxurious 1912 restoration
 309 Southwest Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
+1 503 228 2000 / +1 888 523 6766
http://www.bensonhotel.com
Benson Hotel
Washington Park


Metro amusement
 Southwest Park Place
Portland, OR 97210
+1 503 823 2223
http://www.portlandparks.org/Parks/Washington.htm
Washington Park
Jake's Famous Crawfish


Fun shellfish feasting
 401 Southwest 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
+1 503 226 1419
Jake's Famous Crawfish
Fifth Avenue Suites Hotel


Upscale business district convenience
 506 Southwest Washington Street
Portland, OR 97204
+1 503 222 0001
http://www.5thavenuesuites.com
Fifth Avenue Suites Hotel
Governor Hotel


Exquisite restoration with Northwest flavor
 611 Southwest 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
+1 503 224 3400 / +1 800 554 3456 ( Toll Free )
http://www.govhotel.com
Governor Hotel
Waterfront Park


City by the river
 Front Avenue
(Between Southwest Harrison and Northwest Glisan)
Portland, OR 97204
+1 503 823 2223
http://www.portlandparks.org/Parks/TomMcCallWaterfront.htm
Waterfront Park
RiverPlace Hotel


Riverside rooms and condominiums
 1510 Southwest Harbor Way
Portland, OR 97201
+1 503 228 3233 / +1 800 227 1333 (Toll Free)
http://www.riverplacehotel.com
RiverPlace Hotel
Timberline Lodge


Timberline Lodge
 Timberline Road
(turnoff from State Highway 26; 58 miles east of Portland)
Portland, OR 97028
+1 503 622 7979
http://www.timberlinelodge.com/
Timberline Lodge
Portland's White House Bed & Breakfast


Capitol comfort
 1914 Northeast 22nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97212
+1 503 287 7131
http://www.portlandswhitehouse.com
Portland's White House Bed & Breakfast
Lion and the Rose


Victorian grandeur
 1517 Northeast Schuyler Street
Portland, OR 97212
+1 503 287 9245
http://www.lionrose.com
Lion and the Rose
Portland Marriott Downtown


Panoramic views, first-class service
 1401 Southwest Naito Parkway
Portland, OR 97201
+1 503 226 7600
http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2005797-10406976?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmarriott.com%2Freservations%2FsetAMCookie.mi%3Faff%3DFeed__%26AFFNAME%3D%25zp%26mid%3D%252Fproperty%252Fpropertypage%252FPDXOR
Portland Marriott Downtown
Pendleton Woolen Mill Store


Woolen buys
 8550 Southwest McLoughlin Boulevard
Portland, OR 97222
+1 503 535 5786
Pendleton Woolen Mill Store
Nob Hill/Westover/Northwest 23rd District


San Francisco-style neighborhood
 North of West Burnside Street
(Northwest 23rd & 21st avenues)
Portland, OR 97210
+1 503 275 8355 / +1 877 678 5263 (Portland Oregon Visitors Association)
Nob Hill/Westover/Northwest 23rd District
MacMaster House Bed & Breakfast


MacMaster magnificent
 1041 SW Vista Ave
Portland, OR 97205
+1 503 223 7362 / +1 800 774 9523
http://www.macmaster.com
MacMaster House Bed & Breakfast
East Portland


The other side
 Grand Avenue
(East side of the Morrison Bridge)
Portland, OR 97204
+1 503 275 8355 / +1 877 678 5263 (Portland Oregon Visitors Association)
East Portland
Heathman Restaurant and Bar


Cultured cocktails
 1001 Southwest Broadway
(The Heathman Hotel)
Portland, OR 97205
+1 503 790 7752 / +1 503 241 4100
http://www.heathmanhotel.com/heathmanrestaurant/
Heathman Restaurant and Bar
Pazzo Ristorante


Refined metro
 627 Southwest Washington Street
Portland, OR 97205
+1 503 228 1515
http://www.pazzoristorante.com/
Pazzo Ristorante
Heathman Lodge


Vancouver's Finest
 7801 Northeast Greenwood Drive
Portland, WA 98662
+1 360 254 3100 +1 888 475 3100
http://www.heathmanlodge.com/
Heathman Lodge
Heron Haus


Exclusive luxury
 2545 Northwest Westover Road
Portland, OR 97210
+1 503 274 1846
http://www.heronhaus.com/
Heron Haus
Silver Cloud Inn


Shining in the Northwest
 2426 Northwest Vaughn Street
Portland, OR 97210
+1 503 242 2400 +1 800 205 6939
http://www.scinns.com/portland.htm
Silver Cloud Inn
Downtown Portland/City Center


Park city
 Between Interstate Highway 5 and 405
Portland, OR 97204
http://www.downtownportland.org/
Downtown Portland/City Center
Powell's Books


A world of books
 1005 West Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209
+1 503 228 4651
http://www.powells.com
Powell's Books
Hotel Vintage Plaza


Downtown elegance
 422 Southwest Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
+1 503 228 1212 / +1 800 263 2305 (Toll free)
http://www.vintageplaza.com/
Hotel Vintage Plaza
L'Auberge


Local foods with French flair
 2601 Northwest Vaughn St
Portland, OR 97210
+1 503 223 3302
L'Auberge
McMenamins Kennedy School


Back to school entertainment
 5736 Northeast 33rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97211
+1 503 249 3983 / +1 888 249 3983
http://www.mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=57&category=Location%20Homepage
McMenamins Kennedy School
Mark Spencer Hotel


An absolute gem
 409 Southwest 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
+1 503 224 3293 / +1 800 548 3934 ( Toll Free )
http://www.markspencer.com/
Mark Spencer Hotel
Heathman Hotel


Pampered like royalty
 1001 Southwest Broadway
(At Salmon Street)
Portland, OR 97205
+1 503 241 4100 / +1 800 551 0011 (Toll Free)
http://www.heathmanhotel.com/
Heathman Hotel
Paley's Place


Portland palate pleaser
 1204 Northwest 21st Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
+1 503 243 2403
Paley's Place
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