The Hotel Zags Portland

This lively hotel in downtown Portland is a monument to pop-art and design. Dressed in vibrant colors and patterns from the game room to the lobby, the pet-friendly Hotel Zags is a welcome anecdote to a drizzly PNW day. Rooms and suites, though fairly standard in their design, look out on city views and a lush courtyard planted with warming firepits. 

The Hotel Zags prides itself on sustainability. In addition to a green roof and energy- and water-efficient designs, they give guests a $5 credit towards the mini-bar, gift shop or valet for any day that you opt out of housekeeping services. On-site, you'll find the northern Italian/southeastern French restaurant Nel Centro as well as a Gear Shed, where guests can reserve cameras, bikes, skateboards, outdoor equipment and games like cornhole and Nintendo Switch.

Neighborhood: 

Portland’s ultra-walkable downtown is brimming with restaurants, shops and culture. Bound by the Willamette River and Waterfront Park on the east side,this neighborhood hosts Saturday arts and crafts markets, farmers markets and outdoor concerts in Pioneer Courthouse Square. Historic Old Town Chinatown at downtown’s northern edge is full of quirky nightlife, Asian eateries and the famed Voodoo Doughnut.

Nearby:

1. Powell’s City of Books: Miles and miles of used and new books are waiting to be read at this downtown institution.

2. Departure: Eclectic Asian cuisine is served in a futuristic setting at one of the best restaurants downtown.

3. The Rookery Bar: Classic cocktails shine at this bar on the upper floor of a vintage carriage house.

Time Out tip: Book your stay on the Hotel Zags website and get a package that includes $1 parking in a secure, on-site lot.