New lodging options continue opening in Portland
Portland has always been known for its wealth of lodging options in the city center and beyond. There are five projects currently in development in the central city and 13 properties have opened in the city since 2018, including three properties during the Covid-19 pandemic. In all, this most recent wave of hotel development has resulted in almost a 50 percent increase in hotel inventory since 2016.
RECENTLY OPENED:
The Ritz-Carlton, Portland (Fall 2023)
900 S.W. Washington St. https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/pdxrz-the-ritz-carlton-portland/overview/
Opened October 31, 2023, in downtown Portland, The Ritz-Carlton, Portland is the first Luxury Brand of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. The new hotel building is a glistening, 35-story tower with 251 rooms that features incredible views of the city and Mt. Hood and has transformed the city’s skyline. The hotel's signature restaurant, Bellpine, is operated by Michelin-starred Pedro Almeida and celebrated local chef Lauro Romero, which showcases the region’s diverse flora and fauna with authentic ingredients indigenous to the forests and coastal waters of the Pacific Northwest. The 19th-floor Ritz-Carlton Spa takes its inspiration from the lines and shape of the curves and folds of a Portland rose, complete with rejuvenating treatments in the Spa’s five treatment rooms.
Hotel Grand Stark (May 2021)
509 SE Grand Ave. https://www.palisociety.com/hotels/hotel-grand-stark/
Perched in Portland’s Central Eastside District, across the river from the city’s downtown core, Hotel Grand Stark is a 57-room historic property that has been carefully and thoughtfully designed and reimagined back to its hospitality roots. The 1906 building is a four-story structure that was originally built as a hotel and formerly housed a legendary local furniture manufacturer for the past 80 years. The mix of king, queen and double-bedded guest rooms all feature fine Italian linens, bathrooms with luxe rain showers and Diptyque bath amenities, signature Palisociety stocked mini bars with gourmet snacks, SMEG mini refrigerators, and more. Select guest rooms offer views of downtown Portland as well as a dedicated workspace and cozy seating area.
Moxy Downtown (February 2021)
5085 SW 10th Ave. https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pdxox-moxy-portland-downtown/
With 179 guest rooms, Moxy Portland Downtown is located in the vibrant downtown district, bordered by the Pearl and Culture Districts, just blocks away from the world’s largest independent bookstore, Powell’s City of Books, as well as Wildfang, Dr. Marten’s, and other great tax-free shopping. Check in at the bar in the bright, open lobby and receive a complimentary cocktail or coffee. Take advantage of ‘Plug and Meet’ gathering areas with modern ergonomic seating, large writing walls and 56-inch televisions for presentation projection. Other amenities include three food carts and a well-stocked bar featuring craft cocktails, wines by the glass and local brews. All bedrooms are equipped with 42-inch flat screen televisions, built-in USB ports and free WiFi.
Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland (2020)
601 SW 11th Ave. https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/oregon/hyatt-centric-downtown-portland/pdxct
Located in the heart of downtown Portland, Hyatt Centric Downtown opened in January 2020. Featuring 220 boutique rooms, with the option of corner rooms with city views or one-bedroom suites, Hyatt Centric is adjacent to the Pearl District with nearby attractions such as Forest Park, the Portland Japanese Garden, local breweries, shopping and fine dining. Hyatt Centric offers pet-friendly rooms, as well as an on-site fitness center and valet parking.
KEX Hotel Portland (2019)
100 N.E. Martin Luther King Blvd. kexhotels.com
KEX, a “social hotel” from Reykjavik, Iceland, opened its first U.S. location in Portland in November 2019. The project revitalized the 22,500-square-foot Vivian Apartment building, built in 1911. Full amenities include rooftop deck/bar, ground-floor bar and restaurant Dóttir, live performance space, sauna, guest kitchen and laundry, and a flexible venue for private dining and events. The rooftop bar, Lady of the Mountain, incorporates small bites and frozen cocktails. Icelandic designer Hálfdan (Dáni) Pederson purchased objects from around the world for KEX, most made between 1920 and 1970, and refurbished them in a warehouse a block away from the site. The result is a space that feels inviting, low-impact, and timeless.