Portland, Oregon, is a major Northwestern U.S. city near the Columbia and Willamette rivers. "The City of Roses," famed for its abundance of the flowers, offers its visitors plenty of outdoor activities in its very different summer and winter seasons. Portland's Amtrak stop, called Union Station, is located in the downtown section of the city. Because of Portland's dedication to its light rail public transit service, visitors to the area may not need to rent a car during their trip.
Embassy Suites Portland-Downtown is five blocks from the Amtrak station and two blocks from a major city light rail stop. On-site amenities include a free full breakfast, a salon and spa, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness room, a business center and a gift shop. Other services include a car rental desk, a video arcade with pool tables, coin-operated laundry facilities, an ATM and available valet dry cleaning. The hotel staff also serves complimentary beverages and snacks in weeknight receptions.
Guests of the hotel can select standard rooms, studios, or one-bedroom or two-bedroom suites. Accommodations include kitchenettes, 42-inch flat-screen televisions and luxury bedding. In-room wireless Internet access can be ordered for a nominal daily flat-rate fee. Room service is also offered.
Embassy Suites Portland-Downtown
319 SW Pine St.
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 279-9000
embassysuites1.hilton.com
Econo Lodge Convention Center, located five blocks from Portland Union Station, is also a short walking distance from both the Rose Garden Arena and the Portland Convention Center. The hotel offers guest free continental breakfast. Faxing services are also available. Rooms include free high-speed Internet access, unlimited local telephone calls, and refrigerators. Econo Lodge Convention Center is just one block from a city light rail stop.
Econo Lodge Convention Center
305 N. Broadway
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 284-5181
econolodge.com
Marriott Portland City Center offers several around-the-clock amenities in its location five blocks from the Amtrak stop. Guests can use the 24-hour fitness room or business center or access the concierge desk. The hotel offers a fine dining restaurant open for lunch and dinner; dishes served include lamb, and guests may want to sample one of many available Pacific Northwest and foreign wines.
Concierge-level rooms and suites include free full breakfast served Monday through Friday as well as free evening appetizers served Sunday through Thursday. All accommodations include Marriott-signature luxury bedding. Wireless high-speed Internet service as well as unlimited national long-distance calls can be requested; a nominal daily flat-rate fee will be charged. Concierge-level rooms and suites also include plush bathrobes for use.
Marriott Portland City Center
520 Southwest Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 226-6300
marriottportland.com
