Portland, OregonBuckman
Jupiter Hotel Portland
Indie motor lodge
Indie motor lodge
This converted mid-century motor inn runs on rock energy, welcoming concertgoers who choose late nights over early sleep.
What it’s good at
Notable
A bamboo-fringed courtyard and greenhouse lounge serving tropical drinks to a neighborhood crowd.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It’s an unprepossessing sort of hotel, a renovated Sixties motor inn attached to the Doug Fir Lounge, one of Portland’s top bars and live music venues.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
East Burnside is lined with late-night cocktail bars and music venues, and neighborhood restaurants like Canard sit a block away.
The rooms
Rooms keep their compact motel layout, renovated in stark white with graphic musician murals across the walls.
Bar
Hey Love
Dense hanging plants drape over the horseshoe bar, which pours tropical cocktails and serves Mexico City street food.
At the table
An open-air bar stands in the bamboo courtyard, serving drinks among cafe chairs and umbrellas.
How it began
Local founders took over the run-down 1960s Continental Motel in 2004, transforming the site into an affordable roadside lodge.
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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.