7 Best Hotels in Portland of 2023

Market with snacks from local brands like Honey Mama's that is available 24-hours a day, hotel guests can score reservations at members-only Multnomah Whiskey Library next door

The vibe here is modern industrial chic, featuring lots of concrete, stone, and wood juxtaposed with colorful contemporary artwork commissioned by local artists. The excellent downtown location is an ideal springboard for exploring Portland and the hip, young staff are quick to share insider tips for where to find a late night snack, live music, or the best hiking trails. Plus, QR codes outside each room link to a daily updated guide of events and activities in the city by Travel Portland.

Guestroom highlights include Google Chromecast TVs with guided meditations by Headspace and Drybar hair dryers. You can even tip your housekeeper via QR code with Uptip. In late 2022, the lobby restaurant will open as the second location of Broma, a casual Spanish restaurant by chef Jarad Gallagher.

Rooftop garden, beehives, and complimentary shoe shine

A favorite among business executives and visiting NBA teams, The Nines was originally a luxury department store when it opened in 1909. The hotel pays homage to its history with a lobby adorned with mannequins, dresses, and larger than life jewelry installations. Guestrooms are well appointed with Frette robes and slippers, marble bathrooms and elegant upholstery.

Food and beverage is a highlight, and guests can dine under the atrium skylights at Urban Farmer or enjoy pan-Asian cuisine at Departure on the 15th floor. The wraparound outdoor rooftop terrace is a fun spot for happy hour and Departure also has the largest sake list in Portland, perfect to pair with tom kha wild mushrooms and pork wontons in coconut-chili broth. While Departure is only open for dinner, Urban Farmer is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and the housemade English muffins are to die for.

Fun fact: American actor Clark Gable sold ties here before he became the “King of Hollywood.”

Well-stocked minibar with local food and drink, 24-hr concierge service, complimentary beer and wine social hour

First built as a hotel in 1908 and then turned into a furniture manufacturer in the 1970s, Hotel Grand Stark opened in May 2021 and maintained the building's original hardwood floors and exteriors, but with a modern redesign. Portland-based North 45 Projects blends contemporary local art and vintage furnishings in common areas and guestrooms, mixing and matching marble tables, leather chairs, and wood side tables for an effortlessly chic artsy atmosphere. Rain showers, Diptyque bath amenities, and plush robes add a luxe touch in guestrooms.

Bar Chamberlain serves breakfast and dinner on weekends and during the week, hotel guests can enjoy complimentary drip coffee and pastries in the lobby. The hotel also hosts a complimentary beer and wine social hour Sunday through Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m., which is a great opportunity to meet fellow travelers.

Rooftop bar, large communal kitchen for guests

This new hotel and hostel is owned by two sisters who also operate The Local in Long Island City. Shared rooms are small, but clean and comfortable, and public spaces are warm and welcoming. All rooms have ensuite bathrooms and bunk rooms with four or eight bunk beds that are great options for groups or families. There are also coin-operated laundry facilities on the second floor. The bright and airy lobby, full of plants and outlets, is a fun work space for digital nomads and popular with local residents too. The rooftop bar with its firepits and sunset views is a popular hangout in the evening 

Hang out at the lobby art gallery which features rotating exhibitions by local artists from underrepresented groups. There’s a tiny gift shop nook by the check-in desk with a small but eclectic selection of items, including tinctures and linen handkerchiefs made by hotel employees. The lobby coffee shop is excellent as well, serving locally roasted Coava coffee with housemade syrups and wickedly good croissants. If you’re seeking something a bit stronger, look into wine tastings with Oregon winemakers on the weekends.

Pet beds and bowls, Public bicycles for guests to borrow, Well + Fit kits with yoga mats, a core ball, and weights delivered to guestrooms

Portland-based Provenance Hotels operates a half dozen boutique properties in the city, and the Sentinel is a favorite among creatives and corporate types for its cool ambiance and excellent wine and cocktails. The hotel comprises of two historic landmark buildings, with an East and West wing that’s full of and pop art accents. Emerald tones in guestrooms hearken to Oregon's forests and guests who book executive level rooms and suites have access to a sixth floor private lounge with complimentary snacks and beverages. 

Formerly part of Old Town and now part of West End at The Sentinel, Fortune is one of the best spots for nightlife in Portland, with great late night music and drinks. Chef Jewan Manuel is better known as “Plant-based Papi” and his creative vegan dishes include a Nashville chicken fried oyster mushroom sandwich and chili roasted jackfruit ultimate nachos. Domaine Serene, one of Oregon's most posh wineries, also has a tasting room at the hotel open Friday through Sunday, with live music on weekends. Enjoy Burgundian-style pinot noirs, chardonnay, oysters, and charcuterie for a more elegant evening affair.

Complimentary Portland Streetcar tickets, candy jars in lobby, continental breakfast included each morning

This family-friendly hotel in Northwest Portland has limited service, but a loyal following among older couples and families. Ideal for families, double queen suites feature two queen-size beds and a sleeper sofa. Each double queen suite also connects to a king suite and most rooms have either a balcony or patio. Suites also have kitchenettes or full-size kitchens. All guests receive an on-site parking pass, tickets for the Portland Streetcar, and daily continental breakfast which includes fruit, cereal, cheese, yogurt, bagels, and bread. They can also head to the furnished third-floor terrace to use the hotel’s barbecue grill.

Through the end of the year, guests can book the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry package and will receive four general admission tickets to the museum and four attraction passes for the theater, planetarium, or USS Blueback submarine tour.

Doug Fir music venue, chalkboard doors, tented outdoor event venue

When Hotel Jupiter opened in 2004, it became the anchor for the emerging Burnside neighborhood, launching small businesses and connecting locals and visitors. Community is still at the core of the Jupiter ethos, so instead of in-room coffee machines, guests fill up their mugs with freshly brewed coffee at the Doug Fir Lounge each morning, where they meet like-minded music lovers.

Newly renovated rooms still have a retro vibe, matching the 1960s motor lodge exterior, but with new furniture and colorful murals depicting musicians or Marilyn Monroe. The hotel's biggest draw is the Doug Fir Lounge restaurant, bar, and basement music venue that seats more than 300 guests. It's been recognized by Rolling Stone as one of the country’s best small music venues and artists like The Decemberists, Spoon, and St. Vincent have played here, then spent the night.