Portland, OregonDowntown
Sentinel
Historic terra-cotta landmark
Historic terra-cotta landmark
This downtown landmark operates like a stately private club open to the city, full of wood-paneled lounges and lively historic bars.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The Sentinel is a splendid Arts and Crafts hotel with a bit of a Lewis and Clark fixation; murals depicting the famed explorers adorn the lobby walls, alongside mahogany paneling and rich leather furniture.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Powell's City of Books and Pioneer Courthouse Square sit three blocks away, and the streetcar stops right outside.
The rooms
Rooms pair deep forest-green walls with leather armchairs, tailored wool accents, and dark wood armoires.
At the table
Domaine Serene Wine Lounge pours Oregon Pinot Noirs, and Jake's Grill mixes drinks behind the original 1909 hotel check-in desk.
Inside and out, from the breathtakingly ornate Governor Ballroom to the domed stained glass ceilinged Jackknife cocktail bar, the six-story, 100-room hotel retains the charms of yesteryear, while incorporating luxurious touches.
How it began
The property takes its name from the stylized terra-cotta figures perched along the 1909 roofline, built to watch over the city.
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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.