I prefer not to write negative reviews, but this hotel stay, along with my evening in this part of Portland, was the low point of my trip.
When we arrived around 11 PM, there was no one at the front desk, just a note saying someone would return shortly. When a staff member did return, they casually strolled in, put on headphones, and ignored my greeting. We realized we had already received the room code via email and decided to head to our room.
The room felt more like a dorm. It was small, with the beds positioned awkwardly close to each other. However, the room had some quirky Portland charm, including unusual desk-style lamps and a retro radio tuned to an NPR-like station. Oddly, the radio was my favorite part—we left it on all night.
The room was clean, but there was only one towel for two guests, which seemed like an oversight.
The surrounding area, unfortunately, was in poor condition. Outside our window, we saw a homeless man in distress, wrapped in blankets. It was upsetting to witness and added to the discomfort of the stay.
We decided to check out immediately.
While the hotel had some charm that others might enjoy, this experience didn’t meet my expectations. I hope this feedback helps improve future stays.