The Governor Hotel in Portland, OR

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The Governor Hotel

Location. The Governor Hotel is distinguished as a property that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located in the scenic city of Portland, Ore., the hotel was renovated in 2005. This Pacific Northwest landmark is four blocks from Pioneer Place Mall and Pioneer Courthouse Square. The Portland Performing Arts Center is seven blocks away, and the Oregon Convention Center is one-half mile from the property.
Hotel Features. The Governor Hotel added a west wing in 1923 to accommodate the Portland Elks Club, and took its architectural guidance from the Farnese Palace in Rome. Dining includes Jake's Grill, which showcases a brass-and-mahogany bar, carved wooden columns, historic photos and mounted wild game. The Dome Room features an eight-foot, stained-glass domed ceiling. Jake's Grill serves seafood, steaks and specialty desserts. Starbucks serves coffee specialties on site. A lobby kiosk with wireless Internet access and 14,000 square feet of banquet and meeting space accommodate traveling professionals and celebratory parties. As an added hotel benefit, shoeshine service is complimentary.

Guestrooms. The east wing of the Governor Hotel houses 72 guestrooms, while the west wing contains 28 accommodations that retain the hotel's original style. Guestroom amenities feature wireless Internet access, multi-line telephones, cable television, coffeemakers and daily newspaper delivery. Room service is available 24 hours a day.

Expert Tip. The hotel is across the street from the Galleria, home of the Western Culinary Institute. The institute offers two on-site restaurants that are operated and staffed by the school. Bleu, the formal restaurant, serves lunch and dinner, and Café Bleu is an upscale patisserie.

Surrounding Area

DOWNTOWN

Room Information - The Governor Hotel

Bed Type:  Short Description: Superior Queen Long Description: One queen bed in large room. European-contemporary accents. Desk with lamp. Armchair. Dial-up and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary wired high-speed Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with premium channels and pay movies. Two dual-line phones. Bathroom with tile flooring, makeup/shaving mirror, and two bathrobes. Complimentary daily newspaper delivery and shoe-shine service. 24-hour room service. In-room recycling program. Nonsmoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: Superior King Long Description: One king bed. 328 square feet. City view. European-contemporary accents. Desk with lamp. Armchair. Dial-up and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary wired high-speed Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with premium channels and pay movies. Two dual-line phones. Bathroom with tile flooring, makeup/shaving mirror, and two bathrobes. Complimentary daily newspaper delivery and shoe-shine service. 24-hour room service. In-room recycling program. Nonsmoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: Parlor Suite Long Description: One king bed in bedroom. View of city. Located on floors 2–5. 450 square feet. European-contemporary accents. Separate sitting area with sofa. Dial-up and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary wired high-speed Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with premium channels and pay movies. Two dual-line phones. Bathroom with tile flooring, makeup/shaving mirror, and two bathrobes. Complimentary daily newspaper delivery and shoe-shine service. 24-hour room service. In-room recycling program. Nonsmoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe Two Doubles Long Description: Two double beds in large room. Located on floors 2–5. 378 square feet. Sitting area with two large windows. European-contemporary accents. Desk with lamp. Armchair. Dial-up and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary wired high-speed Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with premium channels and pay movies. Two dual-line phones. Bathroom with tile flooring, makeup/shaving mirror, and two bathrobes. Complimentary daily newspaper delivery and shoe-shine service. 24-hour room service. In-room recycling program. Nonsmoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: Junior Suite Long Description: One king bed in large room. Located on floors 2–5. 407 square feet. Sitting area with two large corner windows. European-contemporary accents. Desk with lamp. Armchair. Gas fireplace. Dial-up and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary wired high-speed Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with premium channels and pay movies. Two dual-line phones. Large bathroom with tile flooring, makeup/shaving mirror, and two bathrobes. Complimentary daily newspaper delivery and shoe-shine service. 24-hour room service. In-room recycling program. Nonsmoking.

Property Information

Check In Time - 4 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Doorman/doorwoman
Minimum check-in age - 21
Photo identification required
Porter/bellhop
Smoke-free property

Star rating: 4

Check in time is 4:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Western Culinary Institute - Across the Street
MAX Light Rail (Free Downtown Transportation) - 1 block
Portland Streetcar (Complimentary Service) - 1 block
Pioneer Courthouse Square - 4 blocks
Pioneer Place Mall - 4 blocks
Oregon History Center - 5 blocks
Portland Performing Arts Center - 7 blocks
Portland Art Museum - 8 blocks
Oregon Convention Center - 0.5 mile
Rose Garden and Coliseum - 0.5 mile
Willamette Valley Wine Country - 15.0 miles

Driving Directions - The Governor Hotel

From Portland International Airport:
Take Airport Way to I-205 South.
Take Exit 21B to I-84 West.
Stay on I-84 to the I-5 split.
Veer left at the split and follow signs for City Center.
Cross Morrison Bridge and continue on Washington Street.
Turn left on 11th Avenue.   The hotel is on the left side of the street.