The Royal Sonesta Portland DowntownvsCrowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Conv Ctr, an IHG Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland scores significantly higher than Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Convention Center. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland scores 84 with accolades from 13 sources such as Not For Tourists, Frommer's and Concierge.
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."
Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Conv Ctr, an IHG Hotel
1441 NE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97232
From $79/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"This standard Crowne Plaza is located four blocks east of the coliseum, just north of the convention center, and five minutes across the river from downtown Portland." Full review
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Upper floors afford good views of Mount Hood or Mount St. Helens from two sides of this triangular building, but avoid all city-view rooms because they face Interstate 5.
Gayot
"This ten-story hotel offers something for everyone, whether the focus is business or leisure."
Fodor's
"This modern, upscale, chain hotel is popular with business travelers but makes a good base for leisure visitors, too." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Convention Center is a busy upper-middle-range business hotel in the Lloyd District, within a 10-minute walk of the Oregon Convention Center and Moda Center." Full review