Portland, Oregon

A luxurious spot in the center of downtown Portland, Oregon, The Nines, A Luxury Collection Hotel occupies the same historic building where Clark Gable once worked. — Forbes Travel Guide

If channeling James Cagney or Bette Davis while sipping an Old Fashioned is on your bucket list, consider the Hotel deLuxe. — Oyster

With a sleek look, this stylish spot features high-tech touches, including high-speed wireless Internet, iPod recharging docks, and flat-screen televisions. — DK Eyewitness

Portland’s scenesters are well represented at this rehabbed downtown hotel, buzzing with the trademark Ace style. — Jetsetter

This is a funkier version of Raffles but without the palm trees, a little more rain, and less attention to detail. — Star Service

Built in 1927, the Heathman is a fresh-faced piece of authentic Portland history with the perfect downtown location, lots of local amenities, and the library of your dreams. — Condé Nast Traveler

Dark colours, tweedy textures, old books and curios make guests feel like they’re in the study of a scholarly world traveler circa 1900. — The Telegraph

Portland has its share of upscale international chain hotels, but the RiverPlace Hotel is unique. — Lonely Planet

Playful downtown Portland digs with local art, wine happy hours and bike rentals. — Jetsetter

For travelers in search of a boutique-hotel offering great service and style, this is one of the best in town. — Star Service

The stylish rooms are outfitted California king beds; smart-technology refrigerators, phones, clocks, and other gadgets; airy bathrooms with smoked-glass walk-in showers. — Fodor's

This pale-stone European-style hotel combines luxury with convenience, with Pioneer Square and the MAX just two blocks away. — Fodor's

if you want to get any sleep at all, be sure to ask for a room overlooking the “quiet courtyard.” — Travel + Leisure

Formerly the Hotel Modera. — Condé Nast Traveler

Vibrant green, orange and purple colors pop at this hip urban hotel, an all-suites property with retro furniture, kitchenettes and balconies overlooking a leafy street. — Michelin Guide

San Francisco has the Phoenix. Los Angeles has the Standard Hotel. Now Portland has the rock star–worthy Jupiter Hotel. — Travel + Leisure

This family-owned hotel, centrally located near Powell's Books, is one of the best values in town and the rooms, which all have full kitchenettes, are clean and comfortable. — Fodor's

This boutique property overlooking the Willamette River provides stellar views of the water and easy access to the waterfront park and the events that take place there. — Fodor's

Bargain hunters should consider one of the cozy bunk beds that run about $50 nightly and include attractive common space with a kitchenette. — Fodor's

This huge Queen Anne home stands out, even in the upscale historical Irvington neighborhood. — Gayot