Thanks to significant renovation, Portland, Oregon's Pearl District has become a "premier urban-chic neighborhood." With its stylish boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and the Portland Streetcar, it is no wonder that this downtown area has become a popular destination for tourists to the city. The Pearl District also has a selection of hotels, from modern and elegant to the Old World style.
The Pearl District's Mark Spencer Hotel prides itself on its "European flair" and "Old World hospitality." With close proximity to local theaters, guests at the Mark Spencer can combine their stay with tickets for the Portland Art Museum, Center Stage, Baroque Orchestra and Oregon Symphony with one of the hotel's special packages. Guest rooms at the Mark Spencer cater for a range of budgets, from the standard room (starting at $99 per night as of September 2010) to the executive suite (starting at $129 per night). Whichever room you choose, you will find modern conveniences like a fully equipped kitchens, and complimentary breakfast. If you're heading to the Pearl District for business, the Mark Spencer has a range of meeting rooms and catering options.
The Mark Spencer Hotel
409 SW 11th Ave.
Portland, OR 92705
800-548-3934
markspencer.com
First opened in 1913, the Benson Hotel has welcomed celebrities, CEOs and U.S. presidents. This AAA four-diamond landmark is located close to the Pioneer Courthouse Square, the Japanese Garden and the Portland Streetcar. Each of its 287 nonsmoking guest rooms includes a flat-screen television, wireless Internet, organic bamboo robes and slippers and complimentary newspapers. There are four different room types, from the classic room, which starts at $204 per night as of September 2010, and five different suite options, starting at $284 per night for a junior suite, and includes valet parking and taxes.
The Benson Hotel
309 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
503-228-2000
bensonhotel.com
The Inn at Northrup Station is an all-suites boutique hotel located along the Pearl District's Streetcar line. It is surrounded by restaurants, coffee shops, galleries, theaters and museums and offers complimentary Streetcar tickets. The accommodation consists of double queen suites and signature king suites. Each are equipped with fully stocked kitchens, two televisions, dressing area and work spaces. As of September 2010, prices start at $117 for the queen suite and $127 for the signature king. The Inn also offers a complimentary continental breakfast, free parking, bell attendant, housekeeping, wireless Internet, restaurant and lounges.You can also get discount passes to the nearby LA Fitness Center.
The Inn at Northrup Station
2025 NW Northup St.
Portland, OR 97209
503-224-0543
northrupstation.com
