Points Scrounger

Normally that wouldn't be too much of a problem, but they use smaller demitasse-like cups. Fortunately, there was only one other party dining, and the manager, acting as server, was diligent. The other party was discussing their suite, which I envied, but I just assumed that they had actually booked one.

Shower was fine.

bj27

Looks marvelous. Glad to have another good option in Portland. ^

jeebus

Any more information about alternative parking options? I'll be there on a Saturday night and would love to avoid the hefty parking fee if possible.

pinniped

I just like the fact that Portland has quite a few hotel options with character. If you like your MR, HH, or SPG points, you don't have to settle for a soulless hotel. I love Kimptons, but in a lot of places where there is one, it feels like a trade-off: cool hotel vs. points. Portland doesn't force you to choose. (Disclaimer: I know little about Kimpton post-IHG-acquisition, nor whether the Portland Kimptons are in their own level of coolness. )

Only thing I can't think of is a cool downtown Hyatt, but that's like my 4th option anyway, so I don't really care.

bj27

I agree 100% with this statement -- but that's fitting for a place like Portland right?

The Kimptons rank very, very highly in the Portland area among locals and visitors as some of the best properties around. It's also a market where I feel like there are more Kimpton properties, and rooms, available when thinking about the amount of traffic Portland gets compared to other cities.

Oregonflyer

Thanks for the photos. As a "native" have only stayed there for conferences and occasions, but looks fantastic. Never liked the regular Hilton that is kitty-corner from the tower.

dave1013

+1, will be staying here in a few weeks for a night and would like to do the same.

Qwkynuf

The city-owned Smart Park garages are a pretty good option if you don't mind dragging your luggage a couple of blocks. There is one at 4th & Yamhill, which is about 2 blocks away. According to their website, the max daily rate is $14 during the week and $5 for weekend days.

I have never parked overnight, but their website says they are open 24/7

BLazarus22

Stayed for two nights the weekend before THE ECLIPSE. Had a wedding so booked well in advance but there was a good amount of guests. Hotel is very nice and modern compared to it's white counterpart across the street. Almost hard to notice with the dark colors. Rooms are well appointed but not above Hilton standards. 65in TV a nice touch but never turned it on. Breakfast in the lobby is a decent value for $15 credit pp. When we ate I noticed a couple asking about cereal and other generic options and I think they were sent to the Hilton. The restaurant is definitely trying to cater to locals as well, unsure if it is going to succeed in that effort. Food was pretty spectacular though and easily can be under $15 but you can also quickly go over with coffee or fancier options. Overall the best option in town until the Curio/Hampton opens IMO.

jeebus

Stayed here this past weekend and parked at the garage mentioned above (4th & Yamhill). It was indeed $10 for a Saturday overnight. The only issue is that the lower floors are reserved for short-term parking (<4 hours), which were very full, whereas the upper floors for longer-term parking were nearly empty and made the few cars there prime targets for thieves. I wouldn't hesitate parking there again, as long as I could empty my car of any valuables.

MissJ

Just a word of advice...ALWAYS empty your car of everything when parking in Portland. While violence in the city is very low, property crime is by far the highest of any place I've ever seen. On the street, in the garages, your own driveways, not safe. Lock cars, remove everything. I even know of break ins in the Duniway garage but which feels very secure.

This is not a reflection of this lovely property, it's just how the city is these days.

storewanderer

I think it is best to always empty the car of everything when traveling when you are parking overnight...

MissJ

So do I, I always empty my personal car and rental cars. But I still constantly hear about break ins and people losing items and wanted to put out a reminder. I imagine a break in while traveling would be difficult to deal with. Portland is pretty and smaller and some people get complacent.

jeebus

Hence my post about not parking in the city-owned garage unless you can empty the car. Parking 3 blocks away will limit your ability to move everything over to the hotel, as it did for me. Definitely a trade-off if you're thinking about parking off-site but carrying a lot of stuff.

Chang11

It is my opinion that violent crime in Portland is not that low and awareness/caution should exercised at all times.