SERVICE & CHECKIN -- Due to a delayed flight, I arrived in the middle of the night + had made a booking error... Not the best checkin circumstances.
Thankfully this wasn't your typical skeleton crew; the staff went above & beyond to accommodate me. A great first impression by employees with no shortage of smiles or professionalism.
Truly a level of hospitality that I've yet to find anywhere else in Portland.
They're also pet friendly ($28/night) & offer covered parking ($25/night).
Deposit is $50/night with support for tap pay.
Late checkout is free.
ROOM (walkthrough) -- Clean & comfortably spacious (for 2) with an elevated modern aesthetic. The room was well-appointed with an array of seating options, ample tabletop space & full size mirrors.
Despite the age of this building the infrastructure was also impressive, delivering great lighting & stealthily quiet AC + functional windows.
cons: limited storage; workspace chairs lack ergonomics
BED -- Drowning in pillows! The mattress was softer than I prefer but the support was decent. Linens were especially luxe & fresh, topped with a cozy duvet. A comfortable setup guaranteed to deliver quality sleep! The nightstands also provided good utility.
BATH -- A medium size bathroom that pulls no punches on tiling: a glossy marble flooring with a green mosaic shower. You don't see this everyday in the more accessible hotel spaces where grout & tiling receive 2nd-class treatment.
The colors & finish felt very regal in this one.
Beekman bath products were pre-stocked in the shower & the waters pressure was strong throughout.
Towels were sufficiently hefty & their bathrobes have an amazing texture.
Cons: smaller shower; limited counter space; bath products weren't fully stocked
TV & ENTERTAINMENT -- Big (50") wall mounted Samsung FHD TV. No mobility from this mount, so best of luck connecting an hdmi device...
The channel situation is also chaotic, but there's a cheat sheet available in-room to make sense of it all.
WI-FI & CELL RECEPTION -- Cell towers are relatively close so expect tip-top cellular performance regardless of carrier.
Complimentary WiFi is unencrypted... but the throughout was outstanding.
--Performance--
Video streaming - good
Online gaming - GREAT
Video chatting - GREAT
--Nerd Stats--
36-46 Mbps download
47-48 Mbps upload
0% packet loss
11 ms latency
1 ms jitter
FOOD & DRINK -- Contactless DoorDash delivery available.
Onsite food offerings include a snack shop behind reception & a (costly) light breakfast available until 11.
In-room kitchenette is equipped with microwave, small mini fridge, toaster & coffee bar. Glassware & dishes are also stocked & clean, ready for use!
NOISE -- It can get loud here & it's not the most sound proof of hotels but guests were polite/conscious enough during the 5 days I spent here
LOCATION -- Good proximity to Starbucks, Whole Foods, public transit & all the things.
VERDICT
It's classy but not stiff or dated & the employees are unbelievably nice (replaced-by-robots-nice).
Combine that with the competitive pricing & staying here becomes a no-brainier.
I highly recommend this location & look forward to returning for my next staycation!
5/5⭐️
@mrstaycation
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