The Heathman Hotel
A locally owned boutique hotel, The Heathman Hotel is renowned for its commitment to the earth. The hotel has taken steps to use renewable energy and is committed to using green technologies in laundry, handling trash by recycling and subsidizing mass transportation for its employees.
The Heathman Hotel is a luxury hotel located in downtown Portland, near the Japanese Garden and hiking trails in Forest Park, and is close to the hub for Portland Walking Tours. The hotel offers a variety of mattresses for guests, as well as high speed Internet access, high definition television and sound systems. Rooms feature s full bar and kitchen, and 24-hour room service meals are provided by a professional chef on staff.
The Heathman Hotel
1001 SW Broadway
Portland, Oregon 97205
(800) 551-0011
portland.heathmanhotel.com/
Doubletree Hotel
Awarded the Green Seal Certification, the Doubletree on Multnomah Street in Portland is committed to earth-friendly practices. The certification was based on the Doubletree's steps in green waste disposal by recycling trash and food waste. The Doubletree has also changed the way water and electricity are used by installing low-energy lights and water-regulating faucets in guestrooms.
Doubletree Hotel of Portland offers guest rooms and suites with television and high speed Internet access, and many rooms offer a balcony overlooking the city. The hotel has a full gym, business center, gift shop and two on-site restaurants: Multnomah Grille and Eduardo's Mexican Grill.
Doubletree Hotel Portland, Oregon
1000 NE Multnomah Street
Portland, Oregon 97232
(503) 281-6111
doubletree1.hilton.com
Hotel Vintage Plaza
As part of the Kimpton family of hotels and restaurants, the Hotel Vintage Plaza is one of Portland's finest options for green travel. The hotel boasts the use of environmentally friendly cleaning supplies, on-site recycling with bins in each guest room, and reduced energy usage and detergents in their laundry practices.
The Hotel Vintage Plaza is located near Pioneer Square in the downtown business district and is close to Portland's Rose Quarter, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, and the Portland Art Museum. Room service is available 24 hours a day from Pazzo, the on-site Italian restaurant with a full bar. Hotel Vintage Plaza offers a variety of specially appointed guest rooms and suites, a business center, concierge, a fitness center, in-room massage treatments and valet parking.
Hotel Vintage Plaza
422 SW Broadway
Portland, Oregon 97205
(800) 263-2305
vintageplaza.com/index.html
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