Portland, OregonDowntown
Hotel Lucia
Historic downtown photography hotel
Historic downtown photography hotel
This 1909 brick hotel doubles as an extensive photography gallery, bringing travelers together over morning coffee and nightly Oregon microbrews.
“Hotel Lucia is most beautiful in its lobby spaces, where the decor manages to perfectly blend modern and historic styles.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Extensive black-and-white prints by photographer David Hume Kennerly line corridors and guestrooms.
Notable
A 1909 commercial-style brick building by Whidden and Lewis on the National Register.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the personality comes from a confident and rather grown-up visual identity, some charming and slightly quirky historical architecture, a location in Portland’s increasingly vibrant downtown, and a first-rate collection of black-and-white prints
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Powell's City of Books is five minutes away on foot, and Pioneer Courthouse Square sits two blocks south.
The rooms
Rooms are compact and bright, with polished mahogany furniture, warm autumn colors, and framed photographs on the walls.
The gym
The lower-level gym has Peloton bikes and strength equipment, and guests can borrow Shinola bicycles for the city.
At the table
Mornings begin in the lobby with fresh pastries and drip coffee from Portland Coffee Roasters.
How it began
The 1909 building began as an annex to the neighboring Imperial Hotel, hosting cattle ranchers traveling in from eastern Oregon.
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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.