Mark Spencer HotelvsDossier
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Mark Spencer Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Dossier. Mark Spencer Hotel comes in at #16 in Portland with recommendations from 6 publications including Frommer's, Gayot and Fodor's.
Mark Spencer Hotel
409 SW 11th Ave., Portland, OR 97205
From $95/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"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." Full review
Star Service
"The perks keep coming here, with comps including breakfast, wireless Internet, afternoon tea and evening happy hour with wine and snacks." Full review
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Be sure to request a new room, as a few oldies are still in the mix.
Gayot
"It is a favorite for locals who need to ditch the in-laws, escape a remodel or separate from a spouse."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Historical charm, boutique design, and prime location are blended with Portland spirit at this three-pearl hotel downtown." Full review
Frommer's
"This is a good hotel for extended stays—and for families, as the suites have nice little working kitchens...the staff here is pleasant and professional, and the location is central to downtown" Full review
Lonely Planet
"A no-nonsense downtown option is this simple yet refined choice, hosting spacious rooms, most with kitchens" Full review
Dossier
750 Southwest Alder Street, Portland, OR 97205
From $152/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"One of Portland’s most luxurious hotels, this member of the Westin chain offers luxurious rooms and superb service."
Fodor's
"This pale-stone European-style hotel combines luxury with convenience, with Pioneer Square and the MAX just two blocks away." Full review
Star Service
"The personal attention here and clubby residential air feels more intimate and personal than either the Marriott City Center or the Hilton.
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Gayot
"To celebrate the millennium, Portland developers erected a slew of new hotels inspired by a kind of If we build it, they will come mentality."
Frommer's
"The lobby is surprisingly small and seems somewhat disconnected from the rest of the hotel. But once you’re in your roomy room, you probably won’t want to leave anyway. " Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
"The Westin Portland is located in the heart of downtown Portland and surrounded by lively restaurants, eclectic boutiques and nationally acclaimed food carts." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Located in the heart of downtown, Dossier is the ideal basecamp from which to explore everything that Portland has to offer." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This 20-storey, 205-room modern block sits in a prime location in downtown Portland, offering a stylish boutique-style option for travellers with comfortable, well-equipped rooms and an elegant lobby and restaurant." Full review