Hotel deLuxe

01/22/09

Period hotel makes for a memorable anniversary weekend

by swpdxamy at Citysearch

My husband and I live in PDX and were looking for a local hotel for a weekend stay that had something special. We also knew that we wanted to spend more time "in" than "out'. Hotel deLuxe has that "something special". It honors Hollywood's golden era with lovely decor. The room was excellent with attention to detail in its setup and appointment. The staff made us feel very welcome. We ate at the restaurant which was good (not knock-your-socks-off quality but good) and enjoyed the bar (smaller, cozy) and tried a few of the special themed drinks (i.e.: "The Elizabeth Taylor") which were great.

I definitely would go back and also would recommend it to others who want something special that boutique hotels offer.

• Pros: Wonderful detail honoring Hollywood of the 40's & 50's
• Cons: Restaurant - although lovely - quality was so/so

05/10/09

Great place to stay

by radio44 at Citysearch

The room we stayed in was vey clean and people very cool we will be back again. It was a celebration for my brothers birthday, THANKS!

• Pros: Great clean place
• Cons: not good neiborhood

02/14/09

Perfect Finish to a Perfect Night

by marc2989t at Citysearch

Guys, I gotta tell you this is THE hotel to take the ladies to. Period. You walk in - big romantic pictures on the wall. SCORE. Bar in the lobby. SCORE. The room was spotless, the interiors were period and romantic. 100% quality service. The best hotel I've stayed at lately. Bar none.

• Pros: Attention to Detail was Impeccable

01/18/09

What are you doing for New Year's Eve? Hotel deLuxe!

by lesfran at Citysearch

We stayed at the Hotel Deluxe for the Past 2 New Year's Eves. They nailed it this year! Between the wonderful rooms. I love all the great amenities (pillow, i pod and spiritual menus to name a few). The champagne was flowing, hors d'oeuvres were amazing ie blue cheese poppers, Stolen Sweets was the best possible choice for a band, and Nuvrei passed desserts YUM, The Hotel staff from the top down was amazing. The drinks in the driftwood were divine. They have an amazing Happy Hour. We are already saving our pennies for next year!

• Pros: Ambience, staff, bar, romantic, ammenities, parking, & pet friendly
• Cons: expensive

09/26/08

A gem in Portland

by jesusbeezus at Citysearch

Love this hotel. My husband and I stayed here on our wedding night, including four days preceding the wedding, and arranged a discount rate for our group of out of towners, from whom I heard only complimentary reviews. The only disparaging thing I could say is that the exercise room is puny and depressing--then again the hotel decor harkens back to old hollywood and doesn't really inspire a workout. I also thought the marlene deitrich room was fun, but not worth the extra cost. We stayed in another executive level suite prior to the wedding, which we thoroughly loved and were kinda sorry we bothered to move for the post-nuptials. Staff members, in particular the valets, were incredibly pleasant and helpful. We also organized a large post-wedding breakfast for our wedding party at Gracie's, and they nailed it with great American standards and attentive service. As for the swanky Driftwood Lounge, I love that it's retained its original funkiness since the makeover. For cleanliness, Portland quirk, old glamour style and charm, and convenience of location, this is a great choice.

• Pros: fun vibe, clean rooms, convenient location, professional staff
• Cons: tiny gym

08/24/08

My Favorite Hotel in Portland!

by shondon at Citysearch

it doesn't get any better than this especially for their great prices. The lounge downstairs has the perfect setting,,,it's dimmed lighting, very mellow and almost a 70's feel. The rooms are very clean and cozy and the service is fantastic! You can even bring your dogs here,,,you won't find many places that you can bring your doggies along in Portland. Hotel Deluxe is fabulous and I look forward to spening many more nights there in the future. You should check it out.

06/02/08

Beautiful!!

by duckie1976 at Citysearch

My husband and I stayed here on our wedding night. The lobby was amazing, the Driftwood Lounge is gorgeous, and they left champagne in our room for the occasion. The bed was SO comfortable and the staff was very friendly but not in a fake annoying way. My only complaint, which isn't really a complaint but I think is worth mentioning is that the rooms are really small. I read this in other reviews and it's true. :) We didn't mind but I think if I were staying in the room for more than one night it might bother me. The bathroom was also VERY small. 1912 hotels were made much smaller! The room was lovely and we enjoyed staying there, but it's definitely cramped.

• Pros: beautiful
• Cons: small rooms

04/18/08

Superior service at this gorgeous hotel!

by JuliaCecil at Citysearch

I stayed at Hotel deLuxe for 4 nights and loved every minute of my stay. The decor was wonderfully clever and of high quality with a twist on old Hollywood. Comfortable, clean and beautiful rooms. The service was excellent and every member of the staff that I met was incredibly helpful and eager to please. I'm surprised that the rates are not higher, and would recommend taking advantage while this lasts! Fantastic hotel, and I will definitely stay here again and again.

• Pros: Stunning hotel, such fun, fantastic service, lovely dinning room, great bar too!
• Cons: None

07/15/07

Is this right?

by vsc1524 at Citysearch

I paid $120/nt! WOW any other city this would be $300/nt +tx . Unique boutique style hotel with superb decor and service. Nearly super location, a little out of DT but still very accessible to all that DT has to offer. Very very clean and quiet. Yes the room is a little small with a huge bed. But what does one need with huge hotel rooms? The view is good from the top story and the elevators fast. Driftwood room does what Doug Fir Lounge only wishes it had: real soul.

• Pros: Location, value, room quality
• Cons: bathroom ventilation

03/11/07

Friendliest and Most Knowledgeable Staff!

by hotelafficianado at Citysearch

I have traveled all over the world and stayed in everything from Ritz-Carltons to Marriotts to Boutiques like the Soho Metropolitan. I had heard from a friend about a portland landmark hotel that just underwent a "massive" renovation, and I was told that I must check it out the next time I was in portland. When I pulled up the Doorman and valet were waiting for me. They were warm in their welcome and carried my bags while escorting me to the front desk. They introduced me to the front desk agent who said they'd been expecting me (so I knew they had my reservation), They asked how my journey in to town was and then proceed to check me in. They told me only the information they knew a business traveler would want to know like 24-hour room service, Wireless internet, Pillow menu, and of course their bar the driftwood lounge. Before the front desk agent called the elevator for me they asked if I needed a wake up call the next morning (grudgingly I said yes); they also asked if I would like room service to give me a call in 5 mins (I had in the course of checking in mentioned that I was tired and hungry). When I got to the room it surprised me how well the decor matched their "hollywood glamour" theme, with what I would call a retro-art deco look. The bathroom was a bit small and I had the hardest time with the lack of counter space. I turned on the Flat screen High Def TV and five minutes later I get a call from room service (go figure they actually followed through)! The food was amazing, and unlike some room service which is cold and not worth the wait or price; this was like dining in the restaurant. Everywhere I went in the hotel they knew me by name, they always had an answer to my "city questions", if I needed directions they would have maps waiting for me; they even offered me a drink while in the lobby working! I was completely and utterly surprised by this smaller boutique hotel, which might as well have been any five-star behemouth.

• Pros: Friendly/Knowlegable staff, convienient location, service, ambience and decor
• Cons: Counter Space