The South Waterfront section of Portland, Oregon, is a sophisticated area that overlooks the Willamette River. This neighborhood was designed to integrate parks, trails and green buildings to promote a healthy style of living that aims to bring visitors and residents a higher quality of life. Around the South Waterfront area are numerous hotels that overlook the river and downtown Portland.
Located a half mile from the Portland Art Museum and overlooking the edge of the Willamette River is the Riverplace Hotel. This is a tranquil waterfront hotel situated conveniently close to the downtown shops, businesses and attractions of Portland. The Craftsman-style lobby features a library that has a warming fireplace, a 24-hour staffed front desk and a 24-hour business center. The hotel has 84 rooms, each equipped with a king or two double beds, wireless Internet access, CD and DVD player, daily newspaper, bathrobes and coffee makers featuring Starbucks coffee and Tazo teas. The Riverplace Hotel has one restaurant, the Three Degrees Restaurant and Bar. This restaurant serves a prix fix three-course meal that focuses on seafood and regional cooking.
Riverplace Hotel
1510 Southwest Harbor Way
Portland, OR 97201
503-228-3233
larkspurhotels.com
The Hotel Fifty is located in downtown Portland along the banks of the Willamette River. In addition to the river views, the hotel also overlooks Tom McCall Waterfront Park. This five-story hotel is situated four blocks from Pioneer's Place. Amenities at Hotel Fifty include a 24-hour business center, restaurant, bar and access to a local fitness club. The hotel has 140 rooms. Each room features complementary wireless Internet access. At the Hotel Fifty is the H50 Bistro and Bar. This restaurant serves casual American fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Hotel Fifty is a pet-friendly hotel.
Hotel Fifty
50 Southwest Morrison St.
Portland, OR 97204
503-221-0711
hotelfifty.com
The Avalon Hotel is conveniently located off of Interstate 5 along the shores of the Willamette River and Cottonwood Bay in the South Waterfront District. This hotel was designed to pay tribute to the unspoiled Portland surroundings. The hotel has 99 guestrooms and one-bedroom suites. Each room features a private riverside balcony, and many include a working fireplace. Rooms are available with one or two king beds. Designed to pamper guests, the Avalon Hotel has the Breakfast Club, which is a complimentary breakfast that is served on each hotel floor. Amenities at the hotel include the Aquariva Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar, local jogging trails and a full-service spa.
Avalon Hotel
4650 Southwest Macadam Ave.
Portland, OR 97239
503-802-5800
avalonhotelandspa.com
