Mar 5, 2018, 7:51 pm
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This thread refers to the various Marriott brands within a specific geographic area. Marriott Bonvoy hotels in XX usually have posts asking which property is better, etc. Trip reports are usually better suited in the property specific threads.
Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Portland, OR
May 1, 2013, 3:08 pm
#136
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: MSP
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, UA Silver, Hertz 5*
Posts: 913
Thanks for all the suggestions.
I was planning for a car to visit nearby places like wineries, Mt. Hood, etc. I thought maybe I can avoid a car for the first couple of days while we explore Portland itself but it seems like more trouble than its worth.
So the current choice appears to be :
Courtyard City Center - Pay for our breakfast but save on a day or 2 of rental car costs by using the MAX and use cheaper parking nearby.
or
Residence Inn Riverplace - Pay the full $30/day for parking but get free breakfast. Don't see any real savings on rental car vs taxi so might as well keep a car for all the days.
I was planning for a car to visit nearby places like wineries, Mt. Hood, etc. I thought maybe I can avoid a car for the first couple of days while we explore Portland itself but it seems like more trouble than its worth.
So the current choice appears to be :
Courtyard City Center - Pay for our breakfast but save on a day or 2 of rental car costs by using the MAX and use cheaper parking nearby.
or
Residence Inn Riverplace - Pay the full $30/day for parking but get free breakfast. Don't see any real savings on rental car vs taxi so might as well keep a car for all the days.
May 1, 2013, 6:44 pm
#137
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 12,318
Thanks for all the suggestions.
I was planning for a car to visit nearby places like wineries, Mt. Hood, etc. I thought maybe I can avoid a car for the first couple of days while we explore Portland itself but it seems like more trouble than its worth.
So the current choice appears to be :
Courtyard City Center - Pay for our breakfast but save on a day or 2 of rental car costs by using the MAX and use cheaper parking nearby.
or
Residence Inn Riverplace - Pay the full $30/day for parking but get free breakfast. Don't see any real savings on rental car vs taxi so might as well keep a car for all the days.
I was planning for a car to visit nearby places like wineries, Mt. Hood, etc. I thought maybe I can avoid a car for the first couple of days while we explore Portland itself but it seems like more trouble than its worth.
So the current choice appears to be :
Courtyard City Center - Pay for our breakfast but save on a day or 2 of rental car costs by using the MAX and use cheaper parking nearby.
or
Residence Inn Riverplace - Pay the full $30/day for parking but get free breakfast. Don't see any real savings on rental car vs taxi so might as well keep a car for all the days.
Jul 2, 2013, 12:45 am
#138
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: SNA and BNA depending on work and time of year
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Posts: 2,189
Colleagues have stayed at the SH in Vancouver, WA and loved it. It's in a different state but still only about 5 miles from the airport.
Jul 2, 2013, 7:20 am
#139
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Springhill Suites Portland Airport Trip Report
Found out the day after my stay that the SHS in Vancouver WA was literally next to the office bldg of my client! Had I known that I would have stayed there for convenience' sake. I'm not sure I'd recommend Vancouver location for tourists though unless they had a car. It's in a bit of residential/office building location. The airport location is better for that.
Cheers.
Jul 2, 2013, 3:51 pm
#140
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Treasure Coast, FL
Programs: DL Diamond, Marriott LT Plat, HH Diamond, Avis Preferred Plus, National Executive
Posts: 4,578
I stayed at the SHS Portland Airport in March & did a trip report. They run a shuttle from airport but also to the Metra stop, which you can take into the city.
Springhill Suites Portland Airport Trip Report
Found out the day after my stay that the SHS in Vancouver WA was literally next to the office bldg of my client! Had I known that I would have stayed there for convenience' sake. I'm not sure I'd recommend Vancouver location for tourists though unless they had a car. It's in a bit of residential/office building location. The airport location is better for that.
Cheers.
Springhill Suites Portland Airport Trip Report
Found out the day after my stay that the SHS in Vancouver WA was literally next to the office bldg of my client! Had I known that I would have stayed there for convenience' sake. I'm not sure I'd recommend Vancouver location for tourists though unless they had a car. It's in a bit of residential/office building location. The airport location is better for that.
Cheers.
Definitely agree on it not being a good location for PDX tourists.
Plenty of restaurants within walking distance though. Chipotle, Gustavs (local German food, also have one in PDX), Panera Bread, On the Border, Olive Garden, Pita Pit and a great new burger joint called Killer Burger. Also a movie theater and Whole Foods across the street.
Jul 2, 2013, 3:55 pm
#141
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Plenty of restaurants within walking distance though. Chipotle, Gustavs (local German food, also have one in PDX), Panera Bread, On the Border, Olive Garden, Pita Pit and a great new burger joint called Killer Burger. Also a movie theater and Whole Foods across the street.
Cheers.
Jul 22, 2013, 11:19 pm
#142
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LHR
Programs: BA Silver, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 274
Portland Marriott City Center
This is a nice hotel with a great, central location.
I was offered points or the $10 credit as Platinum arrival gift.
I was also offered coupons for breakfast in the restaurant on the weekend. I asked whether this is continental breakfast only or full breakfast. They offer a full breakfast for Gold/Platinum members; you can take from the buffet and/or order from the menu. Interestingly, the coupon I received said "continental breakfast", but I guess it's a standard Marriott coupon.
Lounge opening times:
Mon-Thu 6.30am-10.00pm
Fri 6.30am-noon
Sat closed
Sun 5.00pm-10.00pm
Meals:
Breakfast: Mon-Fri 6.30-9.30am
Hors D'oeurvres: Sun-Thu 5.30pm-7.30pm
I was offered points or the $10 credit as Platinum arrival gift.
I was also offered coupons for breakfast in the restaurant on the weekend. I asked whether this is continental breakfast only or full breakfast. They offer a full breakfast for Gold/Platinum members; you can take from the buffet and/or order from the menu. Interestingly, the coupon I received said "continental breakfast", but I guess it's a standard Marriott coupon.
Lounge opening times:
Mon-Thu 6.30am-10.00pm
Fri 6.30am-noon
Sat closed
Sun 5.00pm-10.00pm
Meals:
Breakfast: Mon-Fri 6.30-9.30am
Hors D'oeurvres: Sun-Thu 5.30pm-7.30pm
Jul 30, 2013, 3:56 am
#143
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LHR
Programs: BA Silver, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 274
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
The lounge is closed on the weekend and they only offered continental breakfast in the restaurant. I explicitly asked about this and was told it's continental breakfast only, so I expressed my disappointment and took the points instead.
They have a pretty nice swimming pool (with salt water).
Lounge opening times:
Sunday: 5.00pm - 10.00pm
Monday-Thursday: 6.30am-10.00pm
Friday: 6.30am - 12:00pm
Breakfast: Monday-Friday: 6.30am - 9.00am
Appetizers: Sunday-Thursday: 5.30pm - 7:30pm
Dessert: Sunday-Thursday: 7.30pm - 10:00pm
They have a pretty nice swimming pool (with salt water).
Lounge opening times:
Sunday: 5.00pm - 10.00pm
Monday-Thursday: 6.30am-10.00pm
Friday: 6.30am - 12:00pm
Breakfast: Monday-Friday: 6.30am - 9.00am
Appetizers: Sunday-Thursday: 5.30pm - 7:30pm
Dessert: Sunday-Thursday: 7.30pm - 10:00pm
Last edited by tbm13; Jul 30, 2013 at 12:08 pm
Jul 30, 2013, 8:39 am
#144
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Wow - too different reports on the weekend breakfast only a few days apart! Would be interesting to find out if the 'full' was offered by the restaurant staff vs. the front desk just saying it's cont'l.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Jul 30, 2013, 9:26 am
#145
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium (former PP), Hilton Silver, UA Silver, AS Member, Hertz 5*
Posts: 3,906
I have not been to the City Center Marriott recently, but I would assume the restaurant is giving gold and platinum members the full breakfast based on my prior stays at this hotel. They have always done it in the past, and the restaurant staff are set in their habits with regards to taking care of elite customers.
Jul 30, 2013, 10:00 am
#146
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: AS MVPG, UA, Marriott
Posts: 27
Full breakfast
We stayed at the City Center recently. We received the continental breakfast coupon at check in and that translated to full breakfast at the restaurant. The restaurant only has a full buffet so it seems difficult for them to enforce a continental vs. full breakfast policy.
Excellent service as always...
Excellent service as always...
Jul 30, 2013, 1:29 pm
#148
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Jul 30, 2013, 4:49 pm
#149
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