Previously known as an industrial area we stayed NW for proximity to family and because of the pool. Easy access,free parking and warm outgoing staff greeted us. Arriving early we where asked to enjoy a beverage or snack available in the breakfast area while we waited. About 15 min. later we where checked into a complimentary upgrade. A little walk-about up 23rd. Av., recommended by the front counter, brought us to an enjoyable historic area with a multitude of shops and eateries beyond our vision or energy. Our fun afternoon in the pool with granddaughters and the great staff have us looking forward to a return trip.

We went to Portland with my wife and 2 kids (7yrs - 5 months) and this hotel was actually a good surprise. Rooms and service are pretty standard for a holiday inn but free parking (basically right next to down town) and lots of options for breakfast -that is included- were nice for the family as well but probably the best surprise was the area. Initially you get the feeling that you will be staying on a hotel right next to the highway with only a Jack in the Box across the street BUT if you start walking (suggested by the folks at the lobby because otherwise you wouldnt really think about it) there is a really charming area with lots of neat looking stores and good restaurants only 2 blocks away. Plenty of food options and most of them looked "family friendly"
I will definitely come back to this hotel.

Convenient to the attractions and walking distance to many stores and shops and restaurants
Parking is convenient and off the freeway it is easy to find
Great staff and friendly and helpful
Breakfast was standard breakfast fare, served on time
Room was what you would expect
Nice pool area and hot tub

Huge shout out to the staff here, for facilitating the Fed Exing of forgotten and essential medical equipment which we forgot. They were helpful beyond expectation. Hotel is always clean and there's easy parking. Rooms and breakfast are standard for this chain, okay, but staff raises it above the average.