The Royal Sonesta Portland DowntownvsAllison Inn & Spa
Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland is preferred by most professionals compared to Allison Inn & Spa. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland ranks #11 in Portland with endorsements from 13 publications such as Gayot, DK Eyewitness and goop.
The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown Show All Reviews
506 SW Washington, Portland, OR 97204
From $110/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Located a block from Pioneer Courthouse Square and within a few blocks of the best downtown shopping, this playful yet sophisticated hotel is housed in what was originally a department store." Full review
Concierge
"Like other Kimpton hotels, the Hotel Monaco bucks the sterile and minimalist boutique trend in favor of character and whimsy."
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Ask for a room on one of the upper floors for maximum quiet.
Travel + Leisure
"The Portland outpost of the Kimpton group’s Monaco brand sits along a busy downtown stretch that... provides easy access to the riverfront and Portland Saturday Market." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This renovated boutique hotel in a 1912 architectural gem boasts a large contemporary art collection and a plush, colorful decor inspired by Anglo-Chinois style."
Rough Guide
"Primo luxury spot that appeals for its designer decor, free wi-fi, flatpanel TVs and DVD players, and central location in the downtown core."
Fodor's
"A departure from the safe earth tones of most hotels, this luxury boutique hotel is bright and bold, with a cacophony of colors and patterns that feels decadent rather than overwhelming." Full review
Star Service
"Monaco is something of an enigma, with service, services, dining and decor that help it perform with the personality of a hotel less than half its size. " Full review
Gayot
"This boutique-style hotel, formerly known as the 5th Avenue Suites, sits in an historic setting right in the middle of downtown."
Lonely Planet
"The lavishly loud lobby is decorated with Asian wallpaper, sensual furniture, patterned carpeting and brightly painted walls." Full review
Not For Tourists
"All-suites hotel in a historic building. Low-key luxury."
Allison Inn & Spa
2525 Allison Lane, Newberg, OR 97132
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"Guests have complimentary access to the 15,000 sq ft spa's steam room, sauna, solarium lounge, square whirlpool and heated infinity-edge lap pool, which lies under a skylight." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Set amid 35 acres of woods and vineyards, the first destination resort in Oregon's wine country is a sparkling wood-and- stone Northwest contemporary lodge."
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Comfortable, eco-friendly resort on Pinot Noir-planted hillside in Willamette Valley wine country, 45 minutes south of Portland." Full review
Gayot
"Warm Pacific Northwest hospitality welcomes guests in the heart of Oregon wine country."
Afar Magazine
"With its indoor pool and lavish spa, the Allison Inn & Spa is the most comfortable place to recharge between Willamette Valley wine tastings." Full review
The Wall Street Journal
"Surrounded by hundreds of wineries and situated on 35 acres, the Allison Inn & Spa in Oregon’s Willamette Valley presents a fine starting point for an oenophile’s adventure."
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Oyster
Luxury
"77 rooms plus eight suites, all of which have gas fireplaces, large windows with seating, and views of the countryside. Highlights include an elegant spa with 12 treatment rooms, an indoor pool" Full review