Where to Stay: Feast Portland

We're packing our bags and getting ready to head west for the Pacific Northwest's biggest food festival, Feast Portland. We're excited to check out everything Oregon has to offer, try delicious bites for local and not-so-local restaurants, meet artisans, producers, sommeliers, and chefs, and party the night away. But of course, we'll need a home base to relax and post all those mouthwatering pictures. So here's where we'll be checking in!  

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The Nines

Fall into the lap of luxury at the chic The Nines Hotel, on top of the icon Meier and Frank Building. The 331-room, LEED Silver-certified property is located next to bustling Pioneer Square and the central business district, within an easy walk to any attraction you’ll have time for after festival activities. The silver and powder blue decorated rooms are plush and majestic, with soft bedding, 42 inch HDTVs and twice-daily maid service. If you get hungry in between Feast events, there are three restaurants on site, including the Asian-inspired rooftop Departure, The Library Room for cocktails and snacks, and the Urban Farmer steakhouse. 

Ace Hotel

Head to the headquarters of the Ace empire at the quirky Ace Hotel in Portland. Eclectic and thoughtful, the hotel revels in showing off Portland's unique personality through reclaimed furniture, impeccable decor, and Portland must haves (like Stumptown Coffee). Located in the old Clyde Hotel just a block from the famous Powell Books, it’s an easy walk to all of Portland. (Or you can borrow one of the hotel bikes). For breakfast before the festival starts head to, what else but, The Breakfast Room for local, organic, European-style breakfast every morning; for lunch or dinner check out Clyde Common with a communal table and open kitchen; and for drinks, head to the 36-seat Pepe le Moko bar n the hotel basement. The rooms are simple but decked out in locally made and vintage furniture and stocked with hypoallergenic beds.  

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The RiverPlace Hotel

If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Portland Feast, head to the RiverPlace Hotel on the banks of the Willamette River. The gorgeous hotel, a AAA Four Diamond Award winner, has expansive windows so that no matter where you are you can take in views of the city, river, marina, and park. In the rooms, you’ll find free WiFi, flat screen tvs, and a fully stocked mini bar with local and organic snacks, and yoga mats. Downstairs you’ll find the Three Degrees Waterfront Bar and Grill open all day from 7 am to 11 pm, so stop in for coffee and a sunrise or cocktails and the sunset. And if you find yourself in need of some stress relief after long festival days, the hotel offers in-room spa services including facials, massages, and body treatments. 

The Heathman Hotel

The 87-year-old Heathman Hotel is a boutique hotel located in the center of downtown Portland’s financial and cultural districts. This old school luxury hotel with a long list of accolades including Travel and Leisure’s Top 50 Large City Hotels, Conde Nast’s Gold List, and the Four Diamond award for the 27th consecutive year, is a must on any Portland list. All of the 150 rooms come with complimentary WiFi, a 32” HDTV, L’Occitane amenities, and Tempurpedic beds. There’s also a spectacular fine dining restaurant, The Heathman Restaurant and Bar, and the sophisticated Heathman Tea Court Lounge with afternoon tea served promptly at noon and 2 pm and live jazz Wednesday through Saturday nights.