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McMenamins Crystal HotelvsThe Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland ranks significantly higher than Crystal Hotel. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland comes in at 84 with recommendations from 13 reviewers like Not For Tourists, goop and Jetsetter.
McMenamins Crystal Hotel
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Oyster
Zagat Frommer's Frommer's
303 SW 12th Ave., Portland, OR
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "Room furnishings that blend Grateful Dead–inspired psychedelia with the interior of a Victorian boudoir can only mean one thing." Full review
Frommer's "Like the Ace , the Crystal epitomizes a certain Portland aesthetic that is basic, down-to-earth, and inexpensive." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 51 small, song-themed rooms at the upper-middle-range Crystal Hotel in downtown Portland embody the quirkiness that defines this city." Full review
Zagat "Quirky hotel with dining & a bar." Full review
Frommer's "The Crystal epitomizes a certain Portland aesthetic that is basic, down-to-earth. In fact, the rooms with shared bathrooms at the Crystal are the best deals in town." Full review
Frommer's "Rooms named after famous musicians who have hit the stage at the Ballroom...staying here gives you same-night access to otherwise sold-out shows. Al's Den in the basement hosts more live music" Full review
The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown Frommer's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Star Service
Gayot Lonely Planet
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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."
