The Governor Hotel
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_States--OR/Portland/The_Governor_Hotel.h204846/
Hotel Overview
Perfect Hotel and location!
We were first time travelers to Portland, and will recommend this hotel to everyone we know. While...
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Sara seasoned traveler
- Apr 6, 2013
This is a great place
Nice clean room, lovely lobby, nice restaurant/bar with a very extended happy hour. I was looking...
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SssDdd
- Mar 13, 2013
Elegant hotel provides luxury and class in downtown Portland
Located in a 1909 building, the stately Governor Hotel provides an elegant lodging experience. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places and the hotel is the recipient of the AAA Four-Diamond award. The newly remodeled rooms and suites offer free Wi-Fi, plush linens and a pillow top bed. Suites include penthouse options with terraces that offer a gorgeous city view. The Governor Hotel also houses a Starbucks and Jake's Grill, an upscale restaurant offering fresh Northwest cuisine.The Governor Hotel Rooms
- 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. 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.
- Parlor Suite
- Parlor Suites are spacious, light-filled: two room suite featuring one king-size bed, attached living room (which can be closed for privacy), and great views of bustling downtown Portland.
- Deluxe King
- Light, over-sized rooms featuring king-size beds and comfortable sitting areas. Each of the Deluxe Rooms offer unique and charming views of downtown Portland
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- General
- Concierge
- Activities
- Health club
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Business center
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Portland, OR
- Nearby airports
- Portland International
- Area description
- 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.
Nearby points of interest
- Living Room Theater: 0.1 mi
- The Gerding Theater at Armory Building: 0.3 mi
- Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall: 0.3 mi
- Portland Art Museum: 0.3 mi
- Oregon Histrorical Society: 0.3 mi
- PGE Park: 0.4 mi
- Tom McCall Waterfront Park: 0.5 mi
- Lan Su Chinese Garden: 0.6 mi
- Ira Keller Fountain Park: 0.6 mi
- Keller Auditorium: 0.6 mi
- Oregon Holocaust Memorial: 0.7 mi
- Hawthorne Bridge: 0.8 mi
- Rose Garden Arena: 1.1 mi
- International Rose Test Garden: 1.1 mi
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry: 1.2 mi
- Living Room Theater: 0.1 mi
- The Gerding Theater at Armory Building: 0.3 mi
- Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall: 0.3 mi
- Portland Art Museum: 0.3 mi
- Oregon Histrorical Society: 0.3 mi
- PGE Park: 0.4 mi
- Tom McCall Waterfront Park: 0.5 mi
- Lan Su Chinese Garden: 0.6 mi
- Ira Keller Fountain Park: 0.6 mi
- Keller Auditorium: 0.6 mi
- Oregon Holocaust Memorial: 0.7 mi
- Hawthorne Bridge: 0.8 mi
- Rose Garden Arena: 1.1 mi
- International Rose Test Garden: 1.1 mi
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry: 1.2 mi
- Portland Japanese Garden: 1.2 mi
- Pittock Mansion: 1.7 mi
- Hoyt Arboretum: 1.8 mi
- Oregon Zoo: 1.8 mi
- Washington Park: 1.8 mi
- Portland Children's Museum: 1.9 mi
- Laurelhurst Park: 2.8 mi
- Bagdad Theatre: 2.8 mi
- Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden: 3.7 mi
- Mount Tabor Park: 4.4 mi
- St. Johns Bridge: 6 mi
- Forest Park: 7.7 mi
- Willamette Valley: 8.9 mi
- Sauvie Island Wildlife Area: 15 mi
- Columbia River Gorge: 16.2 mi
- Oneonta Gorge: 29.8 mi
- Mt. Hood Ski Bowl: 46.7 mi
Dining
- Jake's Grill
- Downtown 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.
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- The Governor provides 22,000 square feet of the most elegant function space in the region. Modeled after rooms in Italian palaces, each of the 13 meeting rooms offers ceiling heights of almost 20 feet and windows that open to fresh Northwest air. The hotel can accommodate groups of 10 to 600.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1600
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (103)
Ratings and reviews for The Governor Hotel
- All travelers (103) 4.3 / 5
- Business (22) 4.4 / 5
- Couples (49) 4.3 / 5
- Families (10) 4.5 / 5
- Friends (8) 3.8 / 5
- Singles (8) 3.8 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.5
- Hotel staff:
- 4.5
- Room comfort:
- 4.3
- Location:
- 4.6
- Value:
- 4.1
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Sara seasoned traveler
Perfect Hotel and location!
We were first time travelers to Portland, and will recommend this hotel to everyone we know. While the room was a bit smaller than I expected, it was clean, quiet, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Jake's grill downstairs has great food. Across the street is a block full of food trucks, so we had plenty to choose from! The work out room is the best I have seen in any hotel. The Max is just a block away and there are plenty of things to do. When we go back, we will be staying here!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Across the street there is a block full of food trucks. The Dump Truck, Island Grill and the Bratwurst guy are our favorites.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Karen.Lang
Nice location but too small
near to tram, very convenient. the room is too small, not very clean.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Time-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
good transportation!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
SssDdd
This is a great place
Nice clean room, lovely lobby, nice restaurant/bar with a very extended happy hour. I was looking for an easy place to crash for the night, and The Governor went way, way beyond my expectations. I'll definitely go back.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Foggywinter
Perfect Location for Portland Getaway Weekend
Very comfortable bed, lovely room, bathroom was clean as a whistle. (Word to the wise: use the complementary earplugs the hotel provides. Portland is wonderful and weird and fabulous, but it can be loud.)
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Jake's: Excellent service, good food and oh so close!
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Sara schmara
great beds. bad ambience.
The Governor hotel could be something spectacular. It's what I imagined from the photos they posted online. And you can see it was spectacular at one point. But now compared to the other hotels in the area and being in the 21st century, it seemed tired, shabby and unloved. The hotel smelled like a convalescent home and our room, although very clean with a nice view and a fantastically comfortable bed, seemed a bit dreary. The decor and carpet and lack of fridge was sad. I would have liked to experience this hotel several decades ago in its heydey and perhaps again if it were to be refurbished. The value it has left is its location. Hopefully they will invest more love and attention into the property and restore it back to its original splendor. Until then, I wouldn't stay here agan.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Fantastic restaurants in the area. A new one (as of March 2013) just opened a couple blocks away called Tasty n Alder. The wait was too long but I heard they have fantastic fare all around. We ended up walking a bit further down the street to a delicious Mexican restaurant called Cha Cha Cha. Great fresh food at great prices.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Miss Eugenian
Perfect location
Great location, but noise issues outside building.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Dtk79
Old world charm in Portland
We paid for the cheapest room and got it - lowest floor with a view of the exhaust vents and no sun light. However, the room was clean and nice. The bed was too soft for my liking. Internet was slow. Positives included friendly staff, great gym facility, convenience of Jack's restaurant downstairs and proximity to several favorite downtown locales. $10 / daily internet charge was waived with Obitz booking.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Skip the line at Voodoo donuts and walk 2 blocks west to Blue Star donuts. Gourmet all the way.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
DCogs
Valet expense
Hotel was great with a great restraunt located inside. However, charging $35 for valet seems like they're looking for reasons to nickel and dime you. Find a local parking spot and cut your overnight parking expense in half.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Find parking across the street.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Claudia168474002
Weekend shopping trip
Super friendly and helpful staff. Our room was small and the bathroom was huge. Would stay here again...close to Nordstrom!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
L Lover
Great location and experience
I thought the hotel was great. We walked everywhere so we would see more of the city, but even if you take the MAX, which stops right near the hotel, you still see a lot. And it's free! I wish it was a little closer to Voodoo, but maybe it's better that it wasn't. The staff was great and extremely nice.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
If you're willing to walk, everything is reachable from the hotel. You see a lot! If not, it's located near a MAX stop and you can easily get around in the Free Rail Zone.
