Experience Portland

MAAK Lab is hard to describe — apothecary, workshop, fragrance developer — all we know is that their signature soaps smell AMAZING. We like waking up and showering with the Coffee Bar, which is actually made with coffee and espresso beans.

WILDFANG is a whole mood. A female-founded, women-run clothing and lifestyle shop, WILDFANG makes undeniably stylish clothes for gender-non-conforming womxn and tomboys.

A local record label that’s also a turned local handmade goods shop — how very Portland! We dare you to walk into the boutique without uttering the word “cute” at least once; full of handmade jewelry, baby items and stuffies adorned with cheerful faces, intricately illustrated prints, apparel, candles and other housewares — we also dare you to leave without buying anything.

If you’ve tried Smith Teamaker teas in the Heathman’s rooms, restaurants, or at Holiday Tea, you definitely need to visit the Smith Headquarters Southeast Portland Tasting Room.

Kiriko is a lifestyle brand forged from the spirit of Mottainai, a Japanese word meaning “don’t waste what is valuable.” Selling a beyond-impressive collection of Japanese apparel and accessories, Kiriko demonstrates the incredibly traditional craftsmanship and care small textile factories in Japan boast.

MadeHere was founded in 2014 by a group of local entrepreneurs who saw a unique opportunity to showcase locally-made goods in both a large gallery-style environment and online.

Frances May is an Indigenous woman-owned boutique that features independent designers, with a focus on local Portland BIPoC creative voices. You can find timeless, well-crafted men’s, women’s and kids’ clothing pieces that you (or your family) will wear for many years to come, as well as divinely scented bath and body products and smart and stylish housewares.

Used record store Everyday Music was started 35 years ago, in the heyday of Portland’s Grunge scene. As you wander the aisles, you might be able to picture legendary Portland rockers like Elliott Smith or Carrie Brownstein rifling through the CDs for the find of a lifetime, looking for inspiration for what would become some of our favorite songs.

Powell’s needs no introduction; an entire city block of books — three stories, nine rooms, 68,000 square feet — getting lost in the pages takes on a whole new meaning at Portland’s most famous and fervently adored bookstore.

Located just off the PSU Campus, Super Joy is Portland’s only Chinese coffee shop! Treat yourself to one of Joe’s famous Soy Sauce Lattes or a Chinese Pepper Mocha, or grab a bag of their Super Joy artisan-roasted beans to bring back home.

With an aesthetic focused on an elegant blending of rustic and modern elements, this space embraces the architecture of the historic Georgian style building while mixing in Umbria’s signature branding and style.

If you’re looking for the perfect place to hunker down with your laptop so you can finally get some chapters done on your novel, look no further than Case Study Coffee Roasters.

At the top of Portland’s famous Northwest 23rd Street, this woman-owned distillery specializes in gin and whiskey. Their tasting room offers a full cocktail menu, plus tasting flights, mocktails, and bar snacks! Tours and tasting are available via their website.

Just across the river in what’s known as Distillery Row, where a veritable treasure trove of local distilleries set up shop in Inner Southeast Portland, you’ll find Westward Whiskey.

Only a 4-minute walk from the hotel, Tenth Avenue Liquor is the best and most convenient place to pick up a bottle to go. With a solid selection of local beers, wines, and spirits, you can definitely drink like a Portlander.

Billing itself as a craft cocktail bar with a rum problem, Rum Club launched in 2011 to become one of the city’s most famous and influential watering holes.

Situated in the heart of downtown, Multnomah Whiskey Library has a head-spinning inventory of spirits, with rare bottles that would make Raymond Chandler’s knees weak.

Loyal Legion, in Southeast Portland, is certainly loyal to the breweries of our wide-ranging home state. With 99 Oregon-brewed beers on tap, visitors and locals alike can taste all the flavor variations, brewing styles and hop varieties that the generous and diverse region has to offer.

Inspired by the myth of the man who flew too close to the sun, this West End cocktail bar boasts a menu divided into two sections: The Rise and The Fall.

The namesake OG of Portland’s highly influential Republica Hospitality Group, diners can expect a Mexico-forward chef’s tasting experience.

Led by James Beard Award-winning duo, Chefs Greg and Gabrielle Denton, OX brings exciting and carefully crafted Argentinian wood-fired grilling traditions to Portland, while showcasing local and seasonal ingredients.

Le Pigeon is a beloved Portland fine-dining favorite, first opened in 2006 by James Beard Award-winner Gabriel Rucker. Serving cheerful French dishes in a tiny space, Le Pigeon is still at the top of most critics’ best restaurants lists.

A vibrant, rustic-chic haunt offering creative South American meals, happy hours & a tapas menu. Early for dinner? Grab a seat at the bar, order a What The Chef is Drinking, and be prepared to be mesmerized by the massive jellyfish tank.

In Southeast Portland, Kachka is serving not only what is considered by many to be the best Russian food in the city, but in the country. With a beautifully cozy interior and wonderfully kind and informative waitstaff, if Kachka is your introduction to Russian cuisine, you won’t be led astray.

If you need a late-night bite, Charlie’s has you covered with real food made from scratch every day. Speedy delivery of sandwiches, soups, salads and more, with orders accepted until 1:00am. View their menu and place your order here.

Get your chocolate fix from Azar Indulgences, located conveniently in the downstairs lobby. They also offer coffee & breakfast which can be delivered straight to your room so you can stay cozy in your robe & slippers. View their menu and place your order here.

The Hollywood Theatre is a Portland landmark with a national reputation for award-winning film programming, innovative educational programs, and for providing fiscal support to local filmmakers.

Stationed along the eastern banks of the Willamette River, OMSI (as locals call it) is a sprawling museum with five vast halls full of over 200 interactive exhibits and activities for visitors of all ages.

The Hollywood Theatre is a Portland landmark with a national reputation for award-winning film programming, innovative educational programs, and for providing fiscal support to local filmmakers.

Housed in a collection of modernist-style buildings along downtown Portland’s South Park Blocks, Portland Art Museum is the oldest art museum in the Pacific Northwest. Among a rotating collection of progressively minded and forward-thinking exhibitions, it boasts a permanent collection of more than 42,000 objects.

Known locally as “The Schnitz,” Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall is on the same block as the Heathman Hotel, and is a Portland institution. Built as a vaudeville venue in 1928, the historic theater now hosts big-name concerts, lectures, plays, symphonies and dance performances.

Washington Park is an urban park that includes the Oregon Zoo, World Forestry Center, Hoyt Arboretum, Portland Children’s Museum, Rose Test Garden, Portland Japanese Garden, amphitheater, memorials, archery range, tennis courts, soccer field, picnic areas, playgrounds, public art and many acres of tranquil wild forest with miles of trails for hiking.

Mount Tabor is a volcanic cinder cone in Southeast Portland, and there is a beloved 191-acre public park built atop it. At 636 feet high, the summit of Mount Tabor provides breathtaking views of Portland, especially on a clear summer day, and you can reach it by one of three official trails, winding through heavily forested paths, up steep stairs and along the scenic reservoir, or meandering around while enjoying the mountain views.

Forest Park’s extensive system of trails, fire lanes and gravel roads provide excellent accessible opportunities for hiking, walking, running, and simply escaping the urban atmosphere.

Located in Washington Park, the International Rose Test Garden is home to over 10,000 rose bushes of approximately 650 varieties. Take a peaceful and fragrant stroll through the rows and forget your cares, enjoy the unbeatable skyline view, or snap some amazing floral selfies.

With twelve miles of both relaxing and challenging hiking trails winding through 189 acres, Washington Park’s Hoyt Arboretum provides access to a globally diverse landscape, from stands of stately redwoods to groves of flowering dogwoods and cherries, exhibiting many rare and threatened species along the way.

Easily accessible to downtown, Tom McCall Waterfront Park runs adjacent to the Willamette River and is often bustling with joggers, cyclists, picnickers, and others who want to enjoy the fresh air and the water.