The Royal Sonesta Portland DowntownvsPortland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront and Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland are both rated highly by experts. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland is preferred by most professionals compared to Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland scores 84 with positive reviews from 13 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Gayot 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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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."
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
1401 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97201
From $127/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"This riverside high-rise features modern facilities and a soothing white-on-white decor. Renovated floor to ceiling in 2007, rooms are clean, plush, and comfortable."
Fodor's
"The large rooms at this 16-floor, corporate-focused Marriott are decorated in off-whites; the best ones face east, with a view of the Willamette River and the Cascade mountains." Full review
Star Service
"This no-nonsense hotel is a perennial favorite of groups and conventions, as much for its copious meeting facilities as its parklike location facing the river. " Full review
Gayot
"This high-rise classic is located right across the street from Tom McCall Waterfront Park, home to numerous summer events and great paths for morning runs."
Not For Tourists
"Tops with businessmen and visitors to July's Waterfront Blues Festival."