Fun Hotels in Portland, OR

Portland, Oregon, is a mecca for travelers looking for entertainment. Nature buffs will enjoy having access to southeast Portland's tree-covered Mount Tabor, as well as the enormous, trail-filled Forest Park, the traditional Japanese and Chinese gardens and the endless rows of roses at the Portland Rose Garden. With more breweries than any city in the United States and more than a handful of strip clubs, you'd be hard pressed to find a hotel that isn't near something fun. That being said, there are a few hotels that stand out from the rest because of their creativity, style and reasonable price tags.

Ace Hotel

Visitors looking for a classic downtown experience will struggle to find a more fun, uniquely Portland hotel than the Ace Hotel. Located just a few blocks away from Powell's City of Books (the largest bookstore in the country), several movie theaters and the first Thursday art walk, guests at the Ace Hotel will probably never be in their rooms at all. Too bad, because the Ace offers beautifully furnished bedrooms with hand-painted murals and city views. There's even a Stumptown Coffee shop attached to the lobby, which boasts cozy couches and a photo booth machine.

Ace Hotel
1022 S.W. Stark St.
Portland, Oregon 97253
Tel: (503) 228-2277
www.acehotel.com

Jupiter Hotel

The Jupiter Hotel, in northeast Portland, is kind of a dive, but in a good way. The biggest perk of the Jupiter Hotel is that it is connected to the ultra hip Doug Fir Lounge, one of Portland's most beloved music venues/bars. Visitors who don't mind small rooms and the noise of other partying guests will enjoy this hotel, which is also close to Union Jack's strip club and a handful of galleries and vintage shops.

Jupiter Hotel
800 E. Burnside St.
Portland, Oregon 97214
Tel: (503) 230-9200
www.jupiterhotel.com

McMenamins Kennedy School

The McMenamins Kennedy School is one of Portland's most unusual hotels. Originally an elementary school, the Kennedy School was remodeled and opened as an all in one hotel/movie theater/bar/restaurant. Guests can drink at the "honor room" or "detention room" bar, see a free movie in the assembly hall and eat dinner at the courtyard restaurant. There's also an outdoor soaking pool, perfect for spring and autumn afternoons.

McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.
Portland, Oregon 97211
Tel: (503) 249-3983
http://www.mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=57

Article Written By Michelle Wishhart

Michelle Wishhart is a writer based out of Astoria, Ore. She has been writing professionally for five years, starting with her position as a staff arts writer for an alternative weekly paper in Santa Cruz. She has a B.A. in fine arts from the University of California in Santa Cruz and a minor in English literature.

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