The Governor Hotel
Located in downtown Portland, The Governor Hotel is a luxury hotel that provides easy access to a number of restaurants and nightclubs, as well as public transportation. With free wireless Internet, a Starbucks coffee shop, Jake's Grill - a Portland Favorite - and a fitness center (in case you didn't exhaust yourself during the day) all on-site, The Governor Hotel combines a historical setting with modern conveniences.
The Governor Hotel celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2009. Built as one of America's last "handmade" buildings, the interior and exterior have a unique arts and crafts-feel to them that many guests seem to appreciate.
The Governor Hotel
614 Southwest 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 224-3400
http://www.governorhotel.com
The Benson Hotel
The Benson Hotel opened in 1913 and has been a downtown Portland mainstay ever since. Located close to the popular Chinese Classical Gardens and Pioneer Courthouse Square, The Benson Hotel is in the heart of Portland's Old City.
The Benson Hotel offers 287 smoke-free rooms (and zero smoking rooms). High-speed Internet is free and complimentary coffee and newspaper are available in the lobby. Pets are also welcome for a $25 non-refundable fee. The Benson Hotel offers a wide range of room options, ranging from studios to presidential suites.
The Benson Hotel is named after notable businessman and philanthropist Simon Benson, who wished to build a world-class hotel in Portland.
The Benson Hotel
309 Southwest Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-2000
http://www.bensonhotel.com
The Heathman Hotel
The Heathman Hotel is the only hotel in Portland's designated Cultural District. It was built in the late 1920s in an Italian Renaissance style, and the public spaces - where the hotel's extensive art collection is displayed - have since been renovated in Art Deco style. Along with its impressive collection of art, The Heathman Hotel also offers guests access to its extensive movie and reading libraries. Other amenities include valet parking, shoe shining services, and a fitness center.
Named one of the "500 Best Hotels in the World" according to Travel + Leisure's most recent 2009 awards, The Heathman Hotel is on a lot of people's favorite lists, and AAA has awarded it four Diamonds for 24 consecutive years.
The single and double room rates range from $199.00 to $299.00, while the suites range in price from $269.00 to $1,500.00.
The Heathman Hotel
1001 Southwest Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 241-4100
http://portland.heathmanhotel.com/
Article Written By Ariel Phillips
Ariel Phillips is an editor and writer living in Portland, Ore. He has written for "n+1 Journal" and "The Rumpus Magazine," among others. He maintains an interest in a variety of subjects, including art, culture, the environment, media, the sciences and sports. He earned bachelor's degrees in art and philosophy from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
