Downtown Portland: Hotels And More

Given the fact there are any number of downtown Portland hotels to choose from, you could do a lot worse than the RiverPlace. That's not to say you'd be settling by staying at this luxurious hotel, on the contrary, you'd be booking yourself into a rather cutting edge establishment. In fact, of the hotels at your disposal, few of them can compare in terms of quality accommodations, cost, and access to the downtown district.

Now that we've established that the RiverPlace is on-point in terms of cost and accommodations -- we would be remiss to not mention the fact that its well-placed for a downtown adventure or two. Downtown Portland has been likened to a kind of hipster wonderland, replete with museums, nifty coffee bars, and more rare book stores than you can shake a stick at. Who said hipsters don't know how to party? Just be sure you bring plenty of journals, pens, and a great pair of sensible walking shoes.

Located on the banks of the Willamette River, the RiverPlace (now you understand how the name was derived) enjoys the distinction of being close enough to downtown to make it walkable, but far enough to be quiet and cozy. Plenty of green spaces mean if you squint hard enough, you can imagine being out in the great redwood forests surrounding Portland. This means you get the rest you need when you're sleeping, and can lace up you walking shoes and head out to the world-famous Portland Children's Museum, the Lincoln Performance Hall, or the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.

To be sure, what makes the RiverPlace particularly appealing is how it's designed. The distinctive Craftsmen decor immediately makes you feel like you're staying over at a friend's house. The spare bedroom never looked so good, or was so well-appointed. And when you're feeling peckish, you can forgo room service for a delicious turn in the Three Degrees restaurant downstairs. This open-air kitchen is a literal feast for the eyes and the tongue. Watch the river roll by while you dine on roast lamb or red snapper.

It should be noted that these world-class amenities include a number of fine touches that set the hotel apart from its nearby competitors. In addition to the sumptuous memory-foam bedding, each room is replete with Starbucks coffee, terry-cloth robes, ergonomic desks and chairs, fully-functional DVD and CD players, and high speed wireless Internet access at all times. For the casual traveler or hardcore business traveler, the RiverPlace is becoming the go-to destination of choice.

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The most exclusive downtown Portland hotels are those that offer a view of the Willamette River as well as breathtaking views of downtown.

by: Errol Grange

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