Address: 1022 Southwest Stark St
Pricing: Rooms range between $95-$250 per night
Phone: (503) 228-2277
Hours: N/A
How To Get There:
Located in downtown Portland. Accessible locally by all major bus and train routes.
From I-5 South:
1. Merge onto I-405 S/US-30 W
2. Continue to follow I-405 S
3. Take exit 2A for Couch St toward Burnside St
4. Merge onto NW 15th Ave
5. Turn left at W Burnside St
6. Turn right at SW 11th Ave
7. Take the 1st left onto SW Stark St
From I-5 North:
1.Take exit 299B on the left for I-405 W toward US-26 W/City Center/Beaverton
2.Merge onto I-405 N
3.Take exit 2B for Everett St toward I-405 N/Seattle
4.Merge onto NW 14th Ave
5.Turn right at NW Everett St
6.Take the 3rd right onto NW 11th Ave
7. Turn left at SW Stark St
Parking:Overnight parking is available at lots nearby
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Ace Hotel: Portland's authentically hip flop
Mar 31, 2010
Located conveniently in downtown Portland, the Ace Hotel is a must stay for all visitors to Portland. With affordable rates and a unique décor, it is a perfect place in which to spend time before venturing out into the city. Portland’s Ace is one of four Ace Hotels around the country, but Portland’s version definitely captures the look and feel of the Rose City.
Unlike many newer hotels, the Ace Hotel seems to pride itself on providing high class service and an inclusive feeling of community for its guests. When first walking through the doors, you will notice a huge communal table filled with the latest newspapers and people chatting while sipping on coffee. This seating setup makes it a hotel lobby in which you might feel compelled to sit and people watch.
On the second level, right above the lobby, there is a free computer for guests as well as extra seating areas. With so many areas to sit and lounge, it's easy to perceive the Ace as a venue to meet locals or fellow travelers while in town. The apothecary cabinet on display here serves an example of how the Ace Hotel blends modern amenities with vintage charm and mystique.
The rooms vary from hostel-like quarters with shared restrooms, individual rooms, and apartment-like suites, to larger rooms come complete with couches and record players. Every room has been decorated by local artists, giving each its own personality.
The Ace Hotel has plenty of options when it comes to food. Located right next door Clyde Common, which offers New American style food at reasonable prices. There is Kenny & Zuke’s deli, which can also be ordered and brought to your room. So if you need room service, you can have bagels and juice for breakfast or even one of their sandwiches in the comfort of your room.
Another main perk of the Ace Hotel is its central location. Right on the border between downtown and the Pearl District, it is located right near major bus lines which run to the neighborhoods east and west of downtown. So whether you are in town for shopping or just for fun, you find yourself right in the thick of it.
HelloPortland Tip: The photo booth, located in the lobby, makes precious keepsakes. For only a few dollars, you can get snapshots with your friends or family.
- by William Crane, Portland Reporter for HelloMetro
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William CraneWilliam Crane is an accomplished print and online journalist (http://www.william-crane.com) His work covers a variety of topics including features, local community news, sports, music, and political/social issues.
Graduating from Seattle University with a B.A. in Journalism, William's writing has appeared in a variety of different publications including the Stranger, Capitol Hill Times, the Skanner, Backfire Magazine, and the Internationalist.
