The Royal Sonesta Portland DowntownvsParamount Hotel
Both Paramount Hotel and Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland ranks significantly higher than Paramount Hotel. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland comes in at #11 in Portland with accolades from 13 sources such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Oyster.
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."
Paramount Hotel
808 SW Taylor Street, Portland, OR 97205
From $91/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
DK Eyewitness
"From the impressive lobby to the spacious guestrooms outfitted with Biedermeier furnishings, this boutique hotel exudes a feeling of opulence."
Fodor's
"This pale-stone, 15-story hotel overlooking Director Park is a few blocks from Pioneer Square, the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, the Portland Art Museum, the MAX, and the streetcar." Full review
Star Service
"In a soaring 16-story tower one block from the Heathman and Hilton, this early arrival on the scene took a hit when the Lucia, Modera and deLuxe hotels opened, quickly becoming old news." Full review
Gayot
"This cool art deco building attracts a hip, youngish clientele, and as if made to order, the movie theater across the street shows indie films."
Not For Tourists
"Beautiful lobby and guestrooms, ideal downtown location."