Pick the Quadrant, Then Choose the Hotel
The city is comprised of different quadrants and each has a slightly different feel. The southwestern part of Portland has a very suburban feel, while the northwest neighborhoods are known for being luxe and easy to traverse on foot. If you plan to spend long hours wandering with your dog, you might consider inner southeast because it offers ample boutiques with interesting window displays and a plethora of outdoor cafes. No matter which quadrant you choose, you will be able to find a pet-friendly hotel.
A number of websites offer complete listings of pet-friendly hotels in the Portland area. While these sites serve as a good guide, it is imperative that you ask about the hotel's pet policy before making the reservation. Call ahead and ask if there will be fees associated with bringing your pet. Ask if there are limits on the size of your pet as some hotels will not accommodate larger animals. It would be very unfortunate to make the reservation online, then find out later that the hotel has changed its pet policy.
Hotel Monaco
In downtown Portland, you will find a hotel that loves pooches so much that the management decided to add a dog to the staff. Hotel Monaco adopted a dog in 2007 from the Oregon Humane Society and assigned Art the Yellow Labrador the task of making guests feel welcome. In 2009, Art officially retired and was replaced by another Yellow Labrador named Timmy. After meeting Timmy, you and your pooch can head over to Hobnob Grille, where you can order a hamburger off the menu for humans and a "Froze Noses" parfait off the dog menu.
Hotel Vintage Plaza
Hotel Monaco is not the only place downtown with a pooch on its payroll. At the Hotel Vintage Plaza, a three-year-old white Havanese named Georgie monitors the satisfaction of every four-legged guest. Upon entering the hotel, dogs are greeted with a goodie bag containing treats and toys. Of course, the hotel will also provide owners with complimentary essentials like food bowls and poop bags. If for some reason you need to go out and leave your pet in the room, just call down to the front desk to arrange services like pet sitting or dog walking.
Aloft Portland Airport at Cascade Station
After a few nights in this posh hotel, you and your pet will no doubt be tempted to skip the flight home. While your pet happily munches on the treats provided at check-in, you can make a pit stop at the re:fuel snack bar anytime of the day or night. While your pet plays with his new toys from the front desk, you can take advantage of the complimentary wi-fi that is set up in every room. And when your buddy lays down for a good night's sleep in his own fluffy bed, you can get curl up in the hotel's signature platform bed.
Please note that if your pet weighs more than 40 pounds, you might be asked to sign a waiver declaring that the pet owner is solely responsible for any damage or disturbance.
The Jupiter Hotel
The Jupiter Hotel, just east of the Willamette River, is not only pet friendly, but also happens to be connected to one of Portland's hottest music venues. The Doug Fir Restaurant and Lounge has an event almost every night of the week. But if you prefer to stay in with your pet, you can spend the evening feeding him treats from the welcome basket you received when you paid the daily pet fee. The good news is that The Jupiter Hotel is committed to eco-friendly cleaning practices so you do not have to worry about hazardous chemicals on the carpet where Fido chooses to take a nap.
