from 5 sources
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"Overall this hotel was just fine." — source Orbitz
"All in all we had an amazing time and would recommend The Governor Hotel to anyone." — source Hotels.com
"I would definitely recommend this hotel to people wanting excellent value for their money." — source Priceline
"We will on our next trip to Portland when we plan to stay there again." — source Travelocity
"This is a great hotel in the heart of downtown Portland." — source Expedia
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"Friendly, immaculate, excellent location." — source Hotels.com
"The Hotel has lots of historical personality and character and the room w/queen bed was clean, comfortable and charming. Housekeeping kept everything very nice and tidy." — source Travelocity
"Good location, helpful staff, clean comfortable rooms, nice restaurant My only quibble (and it is just a quibble) is." — source Expedia
"Our room and bath were spotless, large and high-ceilinged with large windows." — source Travelocity
"Hotel was very nice and clean." — source Expedia
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"The Governor Hotel is in a great location for us and the service is great." — source Orbitz
"Room service was dissappointing as we were out late and when we came back for late night dining they only had cold food." — source Hotels.com
"There's a Starbucks in the lobby and that menu is on room service." — source Priceline
"This hotel is for smokers plain and simple, service is mediocre and apparently more than the pools needs a renovation." — source Travelocity
"The Governor had lots of beautiful Craftsman- era details, great service, and a very convenient downtown location." — source Expedia
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"The bed was very comfortable, the room was large, and the location was very convenient to everything we wanted to do." — source Hotels.com
"Classy hotel at a central location." — source Priceline
"We sat in an area off the lobby, read the newspapers, drank coffee and talked each morning. You can also check your email in that area." — source Travelocity
"I would recommend the Governor hotel for the style, the perfect location with plainty of restaurants near by, the quality of the rooms and his "caractere " We loved it." — source Expedia
"Avoiding this hotel and downtown Portland in the future." — source Hotels.com
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"The fireplace and city view were worth the little bit extra it cost for them." — source Travelocity
"for the special price i got, it was a pretty good exchange." — source Expedia
"Valet service was polite, but price of parking was too high." — source Travelocity
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"There are lovely architectural features worth viewing in the restaurant and meeting rooms that are not easy to find on your own; the staff can provide an information sheet and point them out upon request." — source Travelocity
"Access to rooms by strange back elevator unless staying in lovely renovated rooms with fireplaces on newer Elk's side, unavailable via internet." — source Travelocity
More information on Governor Hotel
The AAA Four-Diamond Governor Hotel is located in downtown Portland, approximately 10 miles from Portland International Airport. Built in 1909, during the prosperous days following the Lewis and Clark Exposition, the hotel is located four blocks from the Pioneer Place Mall and Pioneer Courthouse Square, five blocks from Oregon History Center, seven blocks from Portland Performing Arts Center, and eight blocks from Portland Art Museum. The Rose Garden and Coliseum is half a mile away. The Governor completed a $5 million dollar renovation in early 2005 including all guest rooms and the grand "re-opening" of the Heritage Ballroom which had been not open to the public for 80 years. One of Portland's finest restaurants, Jake's Grill, is located in the hotel and a Starbucks coffee located in the hotel lobby. The hotel also offers access to a newly renovated full service fitness club available 24 hours a day, complimentary weekday newspapers, 24-hour room service, concierge service, valet parking (nominal daily fee), nightly turndown service, valet laundry and dry-cleaning services, complimentary shoeshine, and complimentary high-speed Wireless Internet.All rooms have irons and ironing boards, plush terrycloth robes, hair dryers, voicemail, two-line desk phones with data ports, bedside phones, honor bars, and coffee makers.
Check-in Time:
1600Check-out Time:
1200Total Rooms:
Deluxe King:Light, oversized rooms featuring king-size beds, cozy fireplaces and comfortable sitting areas. Each of the Deluxe Rooms offer unique and charming views of downtown PortlandPrinceton Penthouse Suite:Newly renovated spacious secured top floor two room suites. Offers either a view of the west hills or busy downtown Portland. Featuring king-size beds with, attached living rooms with a wet bar, desk, and sitting area. Also offers a living room separated by two double doors that can be closed for privacy. Some rooms offer one person jetted tubs, and fireplaces and some rooms offer a pull out sleeper sofa.Princeton King Guest Room:Newly renovated luxuriously appointed bedrooms, each with its own character and charm, featuring King sized beds and located on the Princeton Side of our hotel. Upgraded amenities include flat screen televisions, pillow top mattresses, and high speed internet access.Superior Queen:Newly refurbished guest rooms with European contemporary accents. Room amenities include bathrobes, pillow-top mattresses, dial-up and wireless Internet access, dual-line phones, cable TV with premium channels and pay movies, minibars, recycling boxes, and coffee makers. Hotel staff delivers daily newspapers to guestrooms and provide 24-hour room service and complimentary shoe shines.Superior King:Newly refurbished guest rooms with European contemporary accents. Room amenities include bathrobes, pillow-top mattresses, dial-up and wireless Internet access, dual-line phones, cable TV with premium channels and pay movies, minibars, recycling boxes, and coffee makers. Hotel staff delivers daily newspapers to guestrooms and provide 24-hour room service and complimentary shoe shines.Deluxe Two Doubles:Spacious, light-filled rooms featuring two double beds, comfortable work spaces, and luxuriously appointed arm chairs - perfect for reading and relaxing. All 3 of the Double Bedded rooms afford guests plenty of natural light and exciting views of bustling downtown Portland.Junior Suite:Oversized corner rooms, offering a king sized bed and gas fireplace and small sitting area. Perfect for that special occasion or honeymoon! Also offers two bright windows that overlook downtown Portland and open to fresh air.Total Floors:
6 floors.Rooms:
Deluxe King:Light, oversized rooms featuring king-size beds, cozy fireplaces and comfortable sitting areas. Each of the Deluxe Rooms offer unique and charming views of downtown PortlandPrinceton Penthouse Suite:Newly renovated spacious secured top floor two room suites. Offers either a view of the west hills or busy downtown Portland. Featuring king-size beds with, attached living rooms with a wet bar, desk, and sitting area. Also offers a living room separated by two double doors that can be closed for privacy. Some rooms offer one person jetted tubs, and fireplaces and some rooms offer a pull out sleeper sofa.Princeton King Guest Room:Newly renovated luxuriously appointed bedrooms, each with its own character and charm, featuring King sized beds and located on the Princeton Side of our hotel. Upgraded amenities include flat screen televisions, pillow top mattresses, and high speed internet access.Superior Queen:Newly refurbished guest rooms with European contemporary accents. Room amenities include bathrobes, pillow-top mattresses, dial-up and wireless Internet access, dual-line phones, cable TV with premium channels and pay movies, minibars, recycling boxes, and coffee makers. Hotel staff delivers daily newspapers to guestrooms and provide 24-hour room service and complimentary shoe shines.Superior King:Newly refurbished guest rooms with European contemporary accents. Room amenities include bathrobes, pillow-top mattresses, dial-up and wireless Internet access, dual-line phones, cable TV with premium channels and pay movies, minibars, recycling boxes, and coffee makers. Hotel staff delivers daily newspapers to guestrooms and provide 24-hour room service and complimentary shoe shines.Deluxe Two Doubles:Spacious, light-filled rooms featuring two double beds, comfortable work spaces, and luxuriously appointed arm chairs - perfect for reading and relaxing. All 3 of the Double Bedded rooms afford guests plenty of natural light and exciting views of bustling downtown Portland.Junior Suite:Oversized corner rooms, offering a king sized bed and gas fireplace and small sitting area. Perfect for that special occasion or honeymoon! Also offers two bright windows that overlook downtown Portland and open to fresh air.Cancellation Policy
6 pm day before arrival
Directions
Many recreational activities are available on the nearby riverfront and in city parks. Recreational activities (fees may apply): golf-driving range, ice skating, shopping, aerobics, basketball, hiking/biking trails, golfing, boating, rowing or canoeing, running track/path, bicycle rentals, and fishing.
Area
Portland, OR
Pets
False
Attractions
MAX Light Rail 1 Block Portland Streetcar 1 Blocks Pioneer Place Mall 4 Blocks Portland Art Museum 8 Blocks Oregon History Center 5 Blocks Pioneer Courthouse Square 4 Blocks Portland Performing Arts Center 7 Blocks Rose Coliseum 0.5 Miles / 0.8 Kilometers Oregon Convention Center 0.5 Miles / 0.8 Kilometers Willamette Valley Wine Country 15 Miles / 24 Kilometers
Dining
Jake's GrillDowntown restaurant located in hotel's east wing. Brass-and-mahogany bar; carved wood columns; old photos; mounted wild game. "Dome Room" features eight-foot stained-glass dome. American Grill cuisine includes seafood, steaks, and specialty desserts. Room service available 24 hours. Open daily.
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