The Nines in Portland is an interesting property. It was recently remodeled, and has a lot to offer in terms of location and contemporary style, but what detracted me from giving it a full recommendation are the smallish rooms and mediocre bathrooms.
Located centrally in downtown Portland – the Nines is the hip luxury hotel in the SPG group. It’s got a very cool farm to table restaurant, a very comfy lobby that I could spend hours in, and really great service from the staff.
I did get a chance to visit some other high end hotels in Portland, and I will say, if you’re visiting the city – you should still stick with the Nines. It’s got the combination of style and luxury – even if it’s getting a bit long in the tooth, but location is very important in a city where you can walk to most places, and the service goes a long way.
PROS:
- It’s trendy, contemporary, and I like the interior decor of this place
- The service is great – they’re attentive and quick at handling issues
CONS:
- Rooms are small and could use some upgrades
SECRETS:
- The bar in the lobby has an incredible selection of dark liquors
OTHER THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA:
- If you love Nike, I HIGHLY recommend getting some coupons off of Craiglist and checking out the factory store, there’s lots of great savings to be had there!
- Walk around downtown and just wander – there’s lots of cool little nooks and crannies around, this is a town where you can just casually meander around without a plan and have a great time doing it
