The Mark Spencer Hotel
With rooms that are creatively decorated and numerous special trip packages, including theater and art getaways, The Mark Spencer Hotel is an ideal place to spend a holiday in Portland. Guests are provided with a free continental breakfast each morning and complimentary tea and cookies in the afternoon.
Alongside standard rooms with the usual amenities, such as TV and wireless Internet access, there are one-bedroom suites with kitchens. Fee parking is also available on location.
If you are in the city for shopping during the holiday season, Mark Spencer has a special holiday package called the Holiday Sweet, in which it'll provide a room with holiday music, cookies, eggnog, hot chocolate and gift-wrapping supplies.
409 S.W. 11th Ave.
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 224-3293
markspencer.com/
The Benson
In the midst of downtown, The Benson is a boutique hotel that has been recommended by "Conde Nast" magazine. There are several levels of rooms available at The Benson, from the standard guest room to the grand suite, which contains a fireplace, Jacuzzi and baby grand piano. In-room amenities include Tempur-Pedic Sleep Systems or pillow-top beds, cable TV, robes, slippers and umbrellas.
There are also plenty of shared amenities as well, such as the fitness center, concierge, valet parking, notary services and complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby. On-site restaurants include the London Grill, which serves international delicacies; El Gaucho, an Argentinean steakhouse; and the Palm Court, which features classic American entrees.
The presidential suite at The Benson has accommodated every president since William Howard Taft.
309 Southwest Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-2000
bensonhotel.com/
Skamania Lodge
In the middle of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Skamania Lodge sits on 175 acres of land and offers more than four miles of hiking trails. Though the lodge sits 45 miles outside of downtown Portland, it is a popular spot for Portland visitors who love the outdoors. Skamania is only a short drive from 70 different waterfalls and has a U.S. Forest Service Information Center on-site.
The lodge offers a host of amenities, including a fitness center; full-service spa; 18-hole golf course; indoor heated swimming pool; and tennis, basketball and volleyball courts. There are free street bikes available to guests and two year-round dining options in the lodge, as well as a seasonal outdoor grill.
1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-7700
skamania.com/
