The Royal Sonesta Portland DowntownvsThe Society Hotel
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland and The Society Hotel are both rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland scores significantly higher than The Society Hotel. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland comes in at #11 in Portland with endorsements from 13 publications like Travel + Leisure, Concierge and Star Service.
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."
The Society Hotel
203 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97209
From $78/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Business Center
- Air Conditioning
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Options include dorms as well as private rooms. There's a lively bar and rooftop deck. Some corner rooms have huge windows designed to catch sunlight." Full review
goop
"Located in Portland’s hip Old Town, this hotel-hostel hybrid exemplifies historic preservation at its best." Full review
Fodor's
"Bargain hunters should consider one of the cozy bunk beds that run about $50 nightly and include attractive common space with a kitchenette." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Guest rooms, with their exposed brick walls and framed vintage newspaper clippings, range from bunk rooms to suites...guests can mingle with fellow travelers and locals at the Society Café." Full review
Frommer's
"This is the best hotel deal in Portland and a place where you can enjoy a memorable stay in the heart of the city for a fraction of what you’d pay at a fancier hotel a few blocks away" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Options include dorms as well as private rooms. There's a lively bar and rooftop deck...some corner rooms have huge windows designed to catch sunlight." Full review