Don't let the intimate size of the Parsons Post House Inn fool you: Most of the cozy rooms have a modern look, sporting a subtle beach theme with comfortable white linens and light sand-colored walls. The bathrooms are clean and a little cramped (counter space is practically non-existent), but they do have soft towels and good water pressure. The small but charming outdoor patio is great for taking advantage of the sea breeze coming from the beach, just a block away. If you're looking for a true Ogunquit experience, this is one of your safest bets. Note that the hotel closes during the winter months. tag:revisit 4/15/2013
Don't let the intimate size of the Parsons Post House Inn fool you: Most of the cozy rooms have a modern look, sporting a subtle beach theme with comfortable white linens and light sand-colored walls. The bathrooms are clean and a little cramped (counter space is practically non-existent), but they do have soft towels and good water pressure. The small but charming outdoor patio is great for taking advantage of the sea breeze coming from the beach, just a block away. If you're looking for a true Ogunquit experience, this is one of your safest bets. Note that the hotel closes during the winter months. tag:revisit 4/15/2013
The Grand Hotel is a charming value property with a hot tub, porch with rocking chairs, and an indoor heated pool. All rooms have balconies or patios; some also have fireplaces.The underground garage -- reachable by elevator -- provides free parking and the location allows guests to walk to Perkins Cove or hop on the trolley that stops outside. A free breakfast is served in the atrium lobby and the nearby sister hotel has an outdoor pool and tennis court. The Anchorage By the Sea may appeal more to travelers seeking a beachfront vacation.
The Grand Hotel is a charming value property with a hot tub, porch with rocking chairs, and an indoor heated pool. All rooms have balconies or patios; some also have fireplaces.The underground garage -- reachable by elevator -- provides free parking and the location allows guests to walk to Perkins Cove or hop on the trolley that stops outside. A free breakfast is served in the atrium lobby and the nearby sister hotel has an outdoor pool and tennis court. The Anchorage By the Sea may appeal more to travelers seeking a beachfront vacation.
The Juniper Hill Inn is mid-range hotel on a sprawling, five-acre property with expansive lawns and leafy trees. The hotel has a motel-like look and feel, with a a number of buildings and a range of rooms -- from the plain Standard to the two-bedroom Cottage at Acorn Lane -- that open onto parking lots. Amenities are basic: free continental breakfast, an indoor pool and two outdoor pools with whirlpools, a small fitness center, and laundry facilities on premises. The Juniper Hill Inn also has a back path to the beach so guests can avoid the main road, and the village center is about a five-minute walk away. The hotel's amenities and price are comparable to others in its class in the area, but most rooms at sister property Gorges Grant Hotel are nicer.
The Juniper Hill Inn is mid-range hotel on a sprawling, five-acre property with expansive lawns and leafy trees. The hotel has a motel-like look and feel, with a a number of buildings and a range of rooms -- from the plain Standard to the two-bedroom Cottage at Acorn Lane -- that open onto parking lots. Amenities are basic: free continental breakfast, an indoor pool and two outdoor pools with whirlpools, a small fitness center, and laundry facilities on premises. The Juniper Hill Inn also has a back path to the beach so guests can avoid the main road, and the village center is about a five-minute walk away. The hotel's amenities and price are comparable to others in its class in the area, but most rooms at sister property Gorges Grant Hotel are nicer.
The Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland is an upscale boutique property that reopened in 2015 after a multimillion dollar revamp resulting in fresh, hip interiors and a theme based on local wines. The downtown location puts most of the city's attractions within easy walking distance, including the waterfront and Pioneer Square. The 117 rooms are also chic and stylish, almost all with differing layouts, and some feature hot tub terraces. However, past guests have complained of street noise in lower-level rooms and many views are drab. The on-site Italian eatery is excellent, and a free nightly wine tasting is a real draw, though rates are generally on the high side. For a comparatively stylish but more affordable option (albeit with smaller rooms) check out the Hotel Lucia next door.
The Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland is an upscale boutique property that reopened in 2015 after a multimillion dollar revamp resulting in fresh, hip interiors and a theme based on local wines. The downtown location puts most of the city's attractions within easy walking distance, including the waterfront and Pioneer Square. The 117 rooms are also chic and stylish, almost all with differing layouts, and some feature hot tub terraces. However, past guests have complained of street noise in lower-level rooms and many views are drab. The on-site Italian eatery is excellent, and a free nightly wine tasting is a real draw, though rates are generally on the high side. For a comparatively stylish but more affordable option (albeit with smaller rooms) check out the Hotel Lucia next door.
A chic, highly Instagram-able boutique property, the upscale Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection opened its doors in 2017. Housed inside Portland's historic Oregon Pioneer Building in the downtown area, the property combines industrial elements like rutted concrete walls with softly hued, mid-century-inspired decor. That contemporary, minimalist aesthetic continues into its 120 rooms and suites done up in on-trend furnishings, plus 49-inch flat-screen LED smart TVs, heated tile floors, coffeemakers with free coffee and tea, and 24-hour pillow menus. Hotel features are as well-considered as the decor: There are meeting/event spaces, an all-day lobby bar, a tiny lobby shop selling local goods, and a modern Mexican restaurant that focuses on Oaxacan flavors. By comparison, Ace Hotel Portland offers a better downtown location and slightly lower average rates, but its bathrooms are small, with external sinks, and some rooms share bathrooms.
A chic, highly Instagram-able boutique property, the upscale Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection opened its doors in 2017. Housed inside Portland's historic Oregon Pioneer Building in the downtown area, the property combines industrial elements like rutted concrete walls with softly hued, mid-century-inspired decor. That contemporary, minimalist aesthetic continues into its 120 rooms and suites done up in on-trend furnishings, plus 49-inch flat-screen LED smart TVs, heated tile floors, coffeemakers with free coffee and tea, and 24-hour pillow menus. Hotel features are as well-considered as the decor: There are meeting/event spaces, an all-day lobby bar, a tiny lobby shop selling local goods, and a modern Mexican restaurant that focuses on Oaxacan flavors. By comparison, Ace Hotel Portland offers a better downtown location and slightly lower average rates, but its bathrooms are small, with external sinks, and some rooms share bathrooms.
The 136-room Hyatt Place Portland Airport/Cascade Station is one of the newer places to stay near Portland International Airport. This mid-range business property is located in a development that looks like an upscale strip mall. It's a short walk to restaurants, shopping, and public transportation but is a bit far from Portland's most popular attractions. Rooms are spacious and have living/work areas with sofa beds, but bathrooms are small. A free hot breakfast is included in the room rate, and there's also a pool that's long enough for laps, a 24-hour fitness center, a small business center with computer stations, and meeting rooms. Travelers might also want to check out the nearby Radisson, another mid-range property with similar facilities and rates.
The 136-room Hyatt Place Portland Airport/Cascade Station is one of the newer places to stay near Portland International Airport. This mid-range business property is located in a development that looks like an upscale strip mall. It's a short walk to restaurants, shopping, and public transportation but is a bit far from Portland's most popular attractions. Rooms are spacious and have living/work areas with sofa beds, but bathrooms are small. A free hot breakfast is included in the room rate, and there's also a pool that's long enough for laps, a 24-hour fitness center, a small business center with computer stations, and meeting rooms. Travelers might also want to check out the nearby Radisson, another mid-range property with similar facilities and rates.
The Ace Hotel Portland has as many quirky, bohemian characteristics as its sister properties in New York and Palm Springs. This boutique emphasizes style over space or luxury, featuring touches such as reclaimed school chairs, nightstands made out of books or suitcases, turntables, and stacks of vinyl records. Bathrooms have Malin+Goetz toiletries but are on the smaller side, with tiny exterior sinks and mirrors. Some rooms have shared bathrooms. Hotel highlights include a local, organic breakfast in the breakfast room, a great happy hour scene at the Clyde Common lobby bar, and coffee at the Stumptown Cafe. This pet-friendly hotel has a great central location for exploring Portland on foot.
The Ace Hotel Portland has as many quirky, bohemian characteristics as its sister properties in New York and Palm Springs. This boutique emphasizes style over space or luxury, featuring touches such as reclaimed school chairs, nightstands made out of books or suitcases, turntables, and stacks of vinyl records. Bathrooms have Malin+Goetz toiletries but are on the smaller side, with tiny exterior sinks and mirrors. Some rooms have shared bathrooms. Hotel highlights include a local, organic breakfast in the breakfast room, a great happy hour scene at the Clyde Common lobby bar, and coffee at the Stumptown Cafe. This pet-friendly hotel has a great central location for exploring Portland on foot.