• The Heathman Hotel Library

    A Celebration of the Written Word

The Heathman Library is a home for the humanities, a conservation for classic and contemporary literature. Find your own quiet corner to work or relax with a good book.
Women sitting at a table in the library of the Heathman Hotel in Portland, Oregon.

The Art of Architecture

A stunning centerpiece of the hotel, the Heathman Library is an illustrious institution of arts and letters in Downtown, Portland, Oregon. Its walls rise two stories, and the interior cultivates an air of sophistication without compromising comfort. Mahogany walls surround a charming arrangement of furniture, as an ornate chandelier hangs from the high ceiling. The second-story balcony invites guests to take a seat and enjoy a view of the library drawing room down below.

A man on a ladder choosing a book from a tall library shelf.

The Heathman Expanded Collection

The heart of the library is an elegant corner bookcase spanning from floor to ceiling. Along its shelves rests an archive—an inventory of over 2,700 volumes—featuring a generation of writers who have mastered poetry and prose. Each work is signed by its authors, creating a one-of-a-kind collection pieced together from Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners, U.S. Poet Laureates, and even a former president.

A family sitting at a dining area at the Heathman Hotel in Portland, Oregon.

A Space to Work and Play

Inspiring and inviting, the Heathman Library doubles as a productive co-working space and a venue for local artists and cultural gatherings. Spend your days absorbed in your work or lost in a good book and visit for an intimate concert or event.