Once the headquarters of the West’s largest department store, Meier & Frank, The Nines is a soaring hotel “dressed to the nines” with art, fashion and subtle nods to the building’s retail past. From the light-drenched seven story atrium to the 35-foot high chandelier of steel, glass and LED lights that mimic the audio waves of PNW birdsong, The Nines is opulent yet unstuffy. Each room is chic and sumptuous, decorated in Tiffany blue velvet, satin draperies and tufted ivory leather headboards. Original works of art produced by students from the Pacific Northwest College of Art hang from golden damask-papered walls.
The hotel also features a rich leather-accented library with a full-service cocktail menu and two eateries including Departure, whose Asian-inspired menu landed the restaurant on Eater’s best of winter list. Plus, rooftop beehives, a mushroom garden and an herb garden are just a few of the green initatives that earned this pet-friendly hotel LEED Silver Certification.
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:
- Portland Art Museum: An impressive museum with collections that range from Asian and Native American art to photography and graphic design.
- Maurice: A delightful “pastry luncheonette” serving sweet and savory fare including black pepper cheesecake and clams with duck fat dumplings.
- Multnomah Whiskey Library: More than 2,000 types of liquor from around the world are found behind the bar at this sophisticated whisky joint.
Time Out tip: Get a behind the scenes tour at an award-winning whiskey distillery along with a slew of whiskey-themed goodies on the hotel’s Westward Whiskey Experience.