Portland, OregonBuckman
Jupiter NEXT
Asymmetrical design tower
Buckman Portland, Oregon
Opened
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Jupiter HotelsAsymmetrical design tower
The asymmetrical tower rethinks the indie motel concept, trading retro nostalgia for sharp concrete architecture and a lively late-night lounge.
“the imposing black-asphalt-shingled box cuts a stylishly asymmetrical figure across the inner east side skyline, inside the airy, industrial lobby.”
What it’s good at
Listed
Guestrooms display Portland photo collages by Beth Kerschen and woven Pacific Northwest throws.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Its height affords it unparalleled views of the city, especially in its west-facing rooms, and its modern construction allows for generous floor plans and rooms that are as luxurious as they are stylish.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Central Eastside's dining scene sits right outside, with Le Pigeon and Nong's Khao Man Gai a five-minute walk away.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows look toward downtown, and bathrooms are enclosed in frosted glass cubes with vanities set outside.
Bar
Hey Love
Pothos and ivy drape from the ceiling above rattan lamps. Bartenders pour highballs and serve comfort food late into the night.
How it began

A run-down burger joint and car lot once stood here, across the street from the owners' original 2004 motor 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.