Hotel DeLuxe - ProvenancevsKimpton RiverPlace Hotel
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel deLuxe is the choice of most writers compared to Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel. Hotel deLuxe comes in at #2 in Portland with accolades from 15 reviewers such as Fodor's, Not For Tourists and Gayot.
Hotel DeLuxe - Provenance Show All Reviews
729 SW 15th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
From $97/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The overall effect is surprisingly glamorous for a city not known for glitz."
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So you can pick a pillow from the hotel's menu, choose from a selection of iPod programs, and make creative use of the "Make It So" button on the phone.
Jetsetter
"A tribute to Hollywood’s Golden Age in a classic 1912 building on the edge of downtown Portland." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"If channeling James Cagney or Bette Davis while sipping an Old Fashioned is on your bucket list, consider the Hotel deLuxe." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Old Hollywood-style glamour pervades this elegant, slightly-off-the-beaten-path hotel; you’ll feel it from the moment you ascend the wide marble steps into the grand lobby." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Portland’s much-loved old Mallory Hotel has been beautifully renovated with a classic cinema theme; it is now more sumptuous and a bit pricier, but still pleasantly quirky."
Rough Guide
"Boutique treasure with smart decor and on-site gym, plus in-room wi-fi, iPod stations and HDTVs – plus outdoor movies on the roof every Thurs night in summer."
Fodor's
"If you want a taste of Hollywood's Golden Era, this one's for you: the original chandeliers and guilded ceilings of the historic building's golden lobby evoke the necessary glitz and glamour." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel may be on the wrong side of the tracks, yet it ranks as a true "find" in most estimations. Here, guests can step into the glamorous life of Hollywood's Golden Age." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"You may think of Portland as artsy and green — but the city also has its share of glamour, and upon entering the downtown Hotel deLuxe, you’ll soon see why." Full review
Gayot
"Retro style, a comfy mood and affordable prices appeal to this hotel's loyal followers."
Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel Show All Reviews
1510 SW Harbor Way, Portland, OR 97201
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Portland's only downtown waterfront hotel. This alone would be enough to recommend the hotel, but its quiet boutique-hotel atmosphere would make it an excellent choice even if it weren't on the water." Full review
Insight Guides
"Downtown's only riverfront hotel is set next to the Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The plush modern rooms are decorated in sand tones, and make the most of the wonderful views."
Travel + Leisure
"Designed to resemble a grand Victorian seaside hotel... the waterfront RiverPlace easily has the city’s best Willamette River views." Full review
Fodor's
"This hotel on the banks of the Willamette River captures the look and feel of the Pacific Northwest." Full review
Star Service
"Part of an upscale commercial and residential complex, this conservative refuge offers a livelier location than the condo-warehouse district where the Avalon is situated." Full review
Gayot
"Enhancing Portlandâs scenic mountains and bustling cityscape, the Riverplace Hotel offers a prime location on the Willamette River."
Lonely Planet
"Portland has its share of upscale international chain hotels, but the RiverPlace Hotel is unique."
Jetsetter
"Lodgelike waterfront retreat tucked away from the Portland bustle, with wine happy hours and locavore fare." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A modern, fun and friendly hotel with a choice location on the Willamette River." Full review
goop
"The cool thing about the Riverplace (and what sets it apart from other Portland hotels) is that it’s right along the water, so many of the rooms have great views of the river." Full review