Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District

Was nice and new, staff is relatively friendly but unfortunately very dishonest. I had a set of Bose headphones stolen from my hotel room. When I called management to ask they replied why saying that their staff are Christian immigrant workers and they wouldn’t do anything like that. I get sticking up for your staff, the management wouldn’t even look into it. I stay at Marriott hotels over 220 nights year and I found this experience to be unique to this hotel. It’s unfortunate because it is conveniently located for concert going. Leave your stuff in the car on the street it’s less likely to get stolen :-(

Great location in the Pearl district, modern and bright. We walked (almost) everywhere from here. Hotel staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. The room was like a small studio apartment, with a full kitchen, comfy couch with pull-​out bed, bright, clean bathroom, etc.
The complimentary breakfast was good, but not great, but the staff was super-​helpful, going the extra mile to get my wife a decaf coffee from the bar when the normal carafe had run out, offering to-​go cups, etc.
The outside lounge/​patio area is a great place to kick back and have wine and cheese, or just read or people watch.
Only heard a train go by once, so I’d rate it as pretty quiet despite its location near Union Station.
Will definitely stay there again on our next visit!

Youthful and friendly staff. Very central with streetcar A one block east and streetcar B two blocks south which gets you to most major sites, if not easy enough to transfer to all Max lines. Airy dining area. modern, large rooms with a lot of space so stay is very comfortable. Only down side is loud train at 3am –since freight is lloooooonnnnggggg noise if sensitive sleeper. Our favorite hotel for convenience of Pearl District.

This was literally the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at. It really is as good as it gets! I usually stay at hyatt hotels but since there wasn’t a hyatt in the downtown area I decided to book a room here. I’ve never stayed at a residence inn so at first I was a little skeptical. Most of the reviews seemed too good to be true and I was definitely worried about parking. Valet is $ 34 a night, whatever you do don’t do it! I opted for street parking and there was plenty of parking. It is metered but parking was free after a certain hour. I only ended up paying $ 6 which isn’t bad at all compared to $ 34!
The hotel is really new and so freaking clean! I had a room on the 4^th floor w/​a view of the courtyard and a nice view of my car lol. I stayed in the king studio and it was perfect. My room had a full on kitchen going on w/​plates and utensils, a big and comfy bed, the perfect bathroom, and plenty of mirrors. I literally had no complaints. The amenities were great. The swimming pool was huge and there was complimentary breakfast. One of the things I really liked about this hotel was its location. It is a bit of a walk to get to the heart of downtown however, there was a streetcar only 2 blocks away. As a tourist I was really scared to use the streetcar but it was actually so easy and simple. Plus tickets were only $ 1. I cannot rave about this hotel enough!!!

4 ½ stars. A perfect family friendly hotel at a reasonable price. Rooms were spacious, amenities were good, and location was excellent. Lots of places to eat and beautiful parks. Short ride by streetcar to Downtown (maybe not the best choice for those who want to really be in the thick of things). Make sure you get a scoop of ice cream and eat it in Jameson Park!

Brand new hotel.
They thought about almost everything.
Large spacious rooms. Large bathrooms w/​Tub and Shower. I used both .
Full kitchen with real plates and silverware.
I know you would think it’s standard for this brand, I’ve stayed at some others and there was nothing in the kitchen… I used the laundry. Easy to use and there were more than 7 or 8 washers /​Dryers. I really appreciated that. I was traveling with a group of 17.
To my surprise they provided a full breakfast. You could may waffles or pancakes if you want. I saw the grill but didn’t use it, so I’m not sure which it makes. Great staff. Professional and informative… There is a great sitting area outside. Perfect place to quietly read a book,

We had the 2-​bedroom suite and it. was. awesome. Close to everything’s, dog friendly, spacious and free wifi. Beautiful grounds and welcoming. Would definitely come back.

We brought the kids here for a mini vacation and it turned out to be a very good choice.
Pros: great location on the edge of the ever-​so-​cool Pearl district, near waterfront and the Broadway bridge, near streetcar stops and train stops, this place is ideally located. The free breakfast is good (although crowded) and the hotel has been nicely updated with clean, modern lines.
Cons: pool is small and not the best for young kids.
Overall, we’re very happy with this place.

Went on my boyfriend’s work trip to Portland. He had meetings and I was going to explore Portland until he got back.
The hotel is a big, bright, yellow building. It would be hard to miss it. Even though Marriott is a big chain this one seemed a little more like a boutique. The check in staff and valet/​bell guy didn’t offer to grab my heavy luggage. I loaded it onto a cart by myself. Rooms are ready at 4pm. I arrived at 2pm and I was politely reminded that check in was at 4pm and they were fully booked last night. I decided to go to the LA Fitness gym 3 blocks up to wait out the time. The neighborhood is cute. There is a peaceful park a block away.
Upon my return to the hotel my room was ready. I was given keys and when I asked to have my luggage sent up the check in girl said there really wasn’t anyone to help but if I wanted to take it myself I could just leave the cart in the hall and the housekeeping will grab it later.
The rooms are very neat, clean, with kitchens, a cute study/​living area. I had a small view of the water, some old rustic buildings, and a bridge.
My stay was pretty laid back (just like Portland). The only thing I could complain about was the fact that nobody seemed to want to assist me with my luggage at all. Aside from that one fact, the staff, hotel, location, and rooms were all fine. I would come back.

If you are looking for a hotel for your family to stay while visiting Portland, this is an EXCELLENT option. This modern Residence Inn by Marriott is in an awesome location in the Pearl District and you can take public transportation anywhere! It’s like the city is your backyard.
We had a flood in our home that caused us to need to move out for extended period of time. The residence inn was, literally, our residence for close to 4 months. I can’t tell you how great it was to be around the same, amazing employees for the time that we were there. I always think it is a good sign when employees are happy and there is not a lot of change over.
There is free breakfast every morning, a gym, pool, laundry room and restaurant/​bar. 5 stars!

As I lay here trying to sleep for the third time in my single night visit, I can’t help but think the Marriott chain spent more time sound proofing me from the nearby train and traffic than they did between floors and neighboring walls. I haven’t heard outside noise but have heard every neighbor all night long. If you choose this hotel, bring your earplugs.
Nice newer hotel that is a bit sterile with a euro hotel feel. Hotel has nice staff and convenience to the Pearl District. I just need better sleep aids like soundproofing which is entirely lacking.

Located in the hipster and up and coming pearl district the Residence Inn is pretty amazing.
A large two bedroom suite with a kitchen and living-​room combo runs about 300 bucks a night… that is pretty darn good.
The views of the river and the surrounding mountains is just gorgeous.
My only complaint is that the hotel is located next to the Union Pacific rail ways. and this can be a tad bit noisy.
Service is friendly and a tad aloof… typical North west. Breakfast is complimentary and very good. Excellent selection of warm goods, and cold items. Acutally a lot of items to choose from.
Valet parking is 32 bucks… my tip to you is park right next door at the garage for 8 bucks a day (no in and out privileges… but the hourly is 1.75…still a great deal).
Quick 10 minute walk to Powell’s book store and 15 minutes to Voodoo. Look out for the junkies and crazies (look ma just like downtown San Francisco). Plus a lot of other restaurants.
Highly recommend!

Stay here. That’s all the review you need to know.
In case you’re still reading, nice large suites with well equipped kitchens (2 burner range, dishwasher, cookware, etc). Great modern style without being pretentious or cold. Second best free hotel breakfast I’ve had. Great location. Nuff said.

Stylish and sleek, like a Danish architect with an IKEA credit card. It’s beautiful looking today, I’m dubious about its longevity and durability. But for now a very urbane contemporary look.
Exceptionally well trained staff, high ceilings, thoughtful design, spacious, huge sleek lobby and meeting areas, enormous lovely courtyard. Interesting that this Residence Inn features a full bar and restaurant.
The rooms are gigantic, with sectional couches, lovely kitchens, austere bathes seemed almost Japanese. The location is, solid, though I prefer properties close to, he city core because I tend to like older environs. But if its modern and sleek you seek, this is the part of Pearl to be!

Nice new interiors, decent complimentary breakfast, dealt with some loud drunken yahoos at midnight promptly when I called the desk.
Only caveat – get a room that DOESN’T overlook the railroad tracks. For some reason, Amtrak feels it necessary to idle a train ALL NIGHT long back there, which isn’t too loud until the steam needs to be vented. Wtf?

The Residence Inn in the Pearl district of Portland is a true gem.
I’ve been fascinated with this hotel since I first saw early signs of construction in the Pearl. I am a Portland resident, but I am writing this review on behalf of my mom, who just came to town from Florida for a visit. She is not on social media at all, and barely online with the exception of email, so I am speaking on her behalf (and mine).
The design reminds me so much of travels to Europe — very modern and sleek. Extra bonus that this hotel includes a pool and solid workout facility, not to mention outdoor space with a fire pit. It’s also a lovely option to have a hotel that includes a kitchenette as an amenity, especially considering Safeway and Whole Foods are within walking distance. The free breakfast is also very well done.
I think the best part about this hotel is the staff. My mother is a lovely person, but she is also what one might call, «high maintenance.» In the most kind, loving way but… case in point. My mom was here from Thursday night — Monday morning, and she, no joke, moved her room FOUR times. Not because the rooms prior were bad or anything. My mom practices meditation, and is somewhat particular about position of room, outside noises, etc. She’s super sweet and harmless, but you know, has «her ways.» The staff was nothing but patient and accommodating. In particular, I want to thank Ray at the front desk, who is a true delight and gentleman and professional, and also Jerry, the manager.
I will highly recommend this hotel as a #1 choice for all future friends and family who come to visit! Thank you so much Ray, Jerry, and the entire staff. You are aces.

Very nice hotel overall. Room was great — very spacious, with a full kitchen. Hot (complimentary) breakfast was provided each morning. Front desk staff was helpful. Hotel is very nice aesthetically — nice décor, very contemporary. Within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars, etc.
Two minor drawbacks — parking was $ 30+/per night. Thankfully we parked in the public lot nearby for a TOTAL of $ 8 for three days. Wow. Also, when we needed a cab, the company that the hotel called to come for us never came. When we called a different company for our cab, they were there within minutes. So… call your own cabs.

So glad we chose this hotel! So nice & new looking on the inside & out, with modern touches. I loved our room & the courtyard area outside the lobby!
I asked for a room away from the train tracks, based on other reviews about the noise. We did, however, get a room facing the tracks, but we didn’t hear anything while we slept, so all was good.
We took others advice & parked in the public garage literally acoss the street. Think it came out to $ 6 since we weren’t even there for 24 hrs. Quite a difference from the hotel parking, which was $ 32 I believe.
It’s not in the heart of downtown, but we just caught a short cab ride there & back. There are others means of transportation as well, or you could walk… maybe about a mile away? Compared to other hotels in downtown Portland, I believe we got a really good deal.

4.5 Stars– They are still a bit new and ironing out the some remaining bugs
Like others have mentioned, this is a new hotel. After spending over a month in this location and having hotel hopped at many of the other Marriott offerings around Portland over the years, this is by far one of my favorites. It was like living in a small apartment rather than a hotel.
Pro’s:
+ Its brand spanking new. All of the fixtures, bedding, appliances, dishes, etc.
+ Location– You can beat this location. While it is located at the end of the Pearl District, it is within walking distance, .3 miles +, to a variety of restaurants, Parks, Art, street car, Max, and more.
+ Friendly Staff
+ Free Food– Free Breakfast, Manger’s toasts, BBQ (based on events calendar)
+Shower– Show only in room with nice shower head height
+ Common Areas– The outside patio and lobby seating offers a relaxing place to have a drink or hangout with friends.
+ Room — The room is an open concept, yet there is a clear distinction between the purpose of each space.
+ Internet– Two tiered internet, $ 12.99/day or free if you have high enough status
+ Popcorn– There was always a bag of popcorn in the kitchen and they would replace it every day
+ Gym– They had a decent hotel gym that had more than just a treadmill
+ Landry– They did have coin operated laundry onsite if need be.
Con’s:
— $ 32/​day to valet. Just park your own car
— They are still working on some issues. After over a month, they finally got one of the elevators to work again.
— The rooms on the outer «spokes» tended to be a bit of a walk from the elevator. Not the farthest I’ve ever seen, but it got annoying when hauling luggage
Tips:
! Try to get a room in the middle of the building that faces the courtyard and apartments. These tend to be the quieter rooms.
! Do NOT pay to valet your car. There are spots that line the street that are relatively cheap to park over night. Also, the garage that they use costs $ 8/​max a day with no in-​out privileges if you park your car yourself. Plus, it is right across the street from the hotel.
! House cleaning starts promptly at 8:30 am. If you take calls or aren’t an early riser, make sure to place the Do Not Disturb sign on your door.

Brand new Marriott property in the heart of Pearl District. It is nicer and more modern than your typical Residence Inn, and actually has a boutique-​ish feel. Rates include free wi-​fi and complementary hot breakfast.
Probably one of much better hotel values in Portland. I would stay here again, without hesitation.
Check-​in process was seamless. After 4 pm, since our double room was not ready, we received a very nice upgrade on the top floor. Rooms are designed for extended stay, equipped with full kitchen, living room, and, in some, separate bedrooms. Paul Mitchell hair products are a nice touch (way better than average).
Breakfast, although busy on the weekend, offers a nice selection of hot and cold items: scrambled eggs, sausage patties, a waffle maker station with toppings, various muffins, yogurts, and fresh fruit.
Plenty of coffee shops and restaurants are within walking distance. Valet car service for $ 32 a day — not a bad deal.
This will be my go-​to hotel in PDX for a while!