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Citysearch Editorial Review. Hipsters dig this smart renovation of a 1912 hotel. The gritty, modern vibe extends from the lobby, with its army green couches and old photo booth, to the individually themed rooms. Each of the hotel’s 79 rooms feature vintage decor and wall murals from emerging artists as well as complimentary Wi-Fi and beds topped with Pendleton wool blankets. By day, guests fuel up with an espresso from the adjacent Stumptown coffee, while night beckons cocktails at the adjacent Clyde Common restaurant.…
holy overrated. A tough stay, but I love portland so fair city I'll be back and will stay elsewhere. and I still think staff stole my cuff watch
Wake Up Call!. The rooms at the Ace Hotels are among Portland's most unique and the Clyde Common's kitchen is by far Portland's most innovative however The Front Desk could be a bit better!
Unique, vintage flair with a reasonable rate. I didn't know what to expect when my husband and I booked our stay at the Ace Hotel. We typically stay in pampered bed and breakfast venues but we were looking for an affordable, hip place to stay near the Pearl District. I loved the minimal decor and clean lines in the rooms and the vintage flair throughout the hotel. We stayed on the third floor with the shared bathroom down the hall and never had any issues with waiting to use the facilities. Everything was clean and if you don't pack alot (we each have one small to medium sized suitcase for a weeks worth of vacation attire/toiletries) there is no issue of not having enough space. We didn't have any problems with sound issues or thin walls, but our room did have a window with a view of a brick wall. But then again, what can you expect when you are downtown in congested living at a reasonable price? It is very convienent to walking anywhere you want to go (at least a dozen art galleries, unique boutiques, Cupcake Jones, Powell's Books, plenty of dining -fast or fine). The staff was friendly and helpful with giving directions. We also loved that is since we only had a day and a half to visit the area it is nice that the hotel is located next to Stumptown Coffee Roasters and Clyde Common restaurant. Great coffee, fun food and awesome mixed drinks, and a refreshing place to stay all within steps of each other. We had a great time and would definitely go back.…
More surfaces, please!.
I like to think that I fit the The Ace's demographic in that I prefer small, unique boutique hotels and understand that might mean fewer amenities then you might find in a large chain hotel. That
said, I was surprised that The Ace had more of a feeling of an upscale hostel then a not inexpensive hotel. I don't mind that I can't order food (again, not unusual in a smaller hotel) but it meant no one ever came to clean the room, leaving us with no clean towels for the next day.
Even though we had a proper bathroom, it was a bit disconcerting seeing people duck in and out of the bathrooms in the hall and stairway. Because of that and lack of staff, the place had a distinct "self-serve" feeling about it.
The room itself had great potential. Cool mural/painting on the wall, hardwood floors, a record player with a box of records, high ceilings and interesting decor. What there was of it. We had a sofa, but there was no coffee table or side table to put anything on, just short wooden boxes, which were too small to be useful.
The bathroom sink was outside of the bathroom itself (which had nothing but the tub and toilet) and was a corner sink with no room for so much as a tube of toothpaste. They remedy this by providing a small stainless steel table as a space to put a few things. God help you of you have a large brush and lots of cosmetics and toiletries. They'll be homeless.
The closet contained 5 hangers (for two people!) and instead of a chest of drawers or shelves to compensate, a hanging canvas shoe holder, as seen at Ikea. Would it hurt them to give you something in which to put a few days of clothing?
All in all I found the hotel interesting, and ultimately enjoyed my stay in spite of the odd logistical issues but I can't say I'll be back soon. It did feel as if their determination to present a certain look and feel overshadowed any concern or sympathy for the person actually staying in the room. More surfaces, please!…
