Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier CollectionvsThe Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown
Both Hotel Eastlund and Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Eastlund scores marginally better than Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland. Hotel Eastlund comes in at 84 with praise from 8 publications like Afar Magazine, Oyster and The Telegraph.
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
1021 Northeast Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"Adjacent to the Lloyd Convention Center, on the other side of the river from lively downtown Portland, but with easy access via public transport (Portland's light rail, MAX, is just across the street), this middling operation's knight in shining armor has just arrived." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Completely renovated for a 2015 opening, the Eastlund is located in an upcoming neighborhood in Northeast Portland." Full review
Lonely Planet
"From the lobby on up, it's all ultra-modern furniture, huge art, bright colors and open spaces." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"By far the hippest hotel in the not-so- hip Convention Center area, the Eastlund boasts an ultra-modern look, cozy glam touches...and an upscale rooftop restaurant." Full review
Gayot
"This artsy boutique hotel is right at home in forward-thinking Portland."
Fodor's
"The stylish rooms are outfitted California king beds; smart-technology refrigerators, phones, clocks, and other gadgets; airy bathrooms with smoked-glass walk-in showers." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The upper-middle-range Hotel Eastland holds the distinction of being one of the closest properties to the Oregon Convention Center and Moda Center—both are a short walk away." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Rising from the ashes of the 60’s Red Lion Hotel is the east side’s new entry into the Portland hip hotel scene - the Eastlund." Full review
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."