Ace Hotel

I recently travelled to Portland & The Oregon Wine Country for a week. The Ace Hotel is THE place to stay for the gay traveller to Portland. Ace is in the epicenter of the uber-earthy-chic SW portion of Portland, which includes the Pearl District and Nob Hill. Many gay venues are only a block away (BOXXES/Red Cap Garage, Roxy's, Scandal's Tavern), with most others an easy 6 block walk east. Clyde Common is the hotel's restaurant, so it's located in the same building - perfect for lunch, dinner or late night dining. Ace is also just a block from the famous Powell's bookstore, and Living Room Theatres. Parking is available for $20 a night, but in a small outside lot a block down the street. Bicycles can be rented - perfect for checking out the Tom McCall Waterfront Park or Saturday Farmer's Market.

great lobby, restaurant, and espresso bar on the first floor. all about cool, not luxury, but very stylish