Portland, OregonDowntown
Hilton Portland Downtown
Mid-century downtown tower
Downtown Portland, Oregon
Renovated
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Social Classic LocalOutside the door
The house
HiltonMid-century downtown tower
Conceived as the city's premier 1960s commercial hotel, it operates as an efficient downtown hub with steady lobby bustle.
What it’s good at
Listed
An active lobby island bar brings together travelers and locals over evening cocktails.
Listed
A 1963 tower where business travelers and downtown visitors have gathered for generations.
Listed
HopCity Tavern pours Pacific Northwest microbrews and serves cheese from local Oregon creameries.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
A classic property ideal for business travelers, families, and international tourists alike.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Pioneer Courthouse Square is two blocks away, and MAX light rail trains stop along 6th Avenue.
The rooms
Rooms have walk-in showers and clean mid-century accents, looking out over the surrounding downtown grid.
At the table
HopCity Market pours cold brew from local roasters each morning, and HopCity Tavern prepares comfort fare from regional farms.
How it began
Skidmore, Owings and Merrill designed the 1963 structure, which stood as the tallest building in Portland until 1965.
Portland
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.