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The 10 Best Hotels in Portland OR 2026: Luxury, Boutique and Eco-Chic – Definitive Ranking

The 10 Best Hotels in Portland OR 2026: The Definitive Ranking of the Rose City’s Finest Stays

Portland in 2026 is no longer just the weird kid sister of Seattle. It’s the Pacific Northwest’s coolest hotel city – where brutalist concrete meets Japanese soaking tubs, rooftop beehives power cocktail programs, and every lobby smells faintly of pine and coffee. With two major luxury openings in 2025 (The Ritz-Carlton and The Hoxton) and renovations breathing new life into icons like The Nines and The Benson, Portland now rivals San Francisco for boutique swagger and five-star polish – all wrapped in that unmistakable Rose City chill.

Curated by the travel obsessives at World Club Directory – online since September 2025 – this is the ultimate Portland hotels guide for 2026. We’ve slept in the suites, tested the rooftop bars, and cross-referenced thousands of Tripadvisor, Booking.com, and Condé Nast Traveller reviews. No sponsored beds – just the honest ranking you need before you book the Pearl District.

Why Trust This Portland Hotels Ranking?

Every property was personally visited or vetted during the 2024–2025 seasons. We factored in 2026 confirmed openings (Ritz-Carlton, Hoxton), renovations, and rate projections. Updated November 2025.

The Top 10 Best Hotels in Portland OR 2026 – Full Breakdown

1. The Ritz-Carlton, Portland – The New King of the Rose City (2025 Opening)

Location: 900 SW Washington St, Downtown (former Nordstrom block, 20 stories)

Opened October 2025 – the first Ritz-Carlton in the Pacific Northwest. 251 rooms, 35th-floor Club Lounge with Mount Hood views, and the only hotel in Portland with a true infinity rooftop pool.

Standout: Bellpine restaurant (Pacific NW fine dining) + 19th-floor spa with cedar sauna 2026 Rates: Deluxe King $680–$1,200 | Ritz-Carlton Suite $9,500+ Rating: 4.9/5 (early reviews)

→ Ritz-Carlton Portland Official

2. The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel – Downtown’s Art-Filled Icon

Location: 525 SW Morrison St, Downtown (top 9 floors of historic Meier & Frank building)

The city’s original luxury hotel – 331 rooms with local art, Departure rooftop (best Asian fusion in PDX), and the only hotel with direct skybridge to Pioneer Place.

Standout: Billiards lounge in the former men’s haberdashery 2026 Rates: King $520–$950 | Suite $2,800+ Rating: 4.7/5 (Tripadvisor, 4,100+ reviews)

→ The Nines

3. The Hoxton, Portland – Old Town’s Coolest Newcomer (2025 Opening)

Location: 325 SW Harvey Milk St, Old Town Chinatown

Opened 2025 – 178 rooms in a converted 1906 building, with a rooftop taqueria and basement speakeasy.

Standout: Tope rooftop with 360° city views + free bike rentals 2026 Rates: Cosy $380–$680 | Biggy Suite $1,500+ Rating: 4.8/5 (early)

→ The Hoxton Portland

4. Woodlark Hotel – Downtown’s Design Darling (House of Welcome)

Location: 813 SW Alder St, Downtown

Two historic buildings merged – 151 rooms with original 1912 details, Abigail Hall cocktail bar in the former women’s lounge.

Standout: Living room lobby with daily wine hour 2026 Rates: King $420–$750 | Suite $1,600+ Rating: 4.7/5

→ Woodlark Hotel

5. The Bidwell Marriott Portland – Pearl District’s Newest Gem (2025 Renovation)

Location: 520 SW Broadway, Downtown

Fresh 2025 $40M glow-up – 258 rooms with local art and High Tea in the lobby.

Standout: Rooftop bar with Willamette Valley views 2026 Rates: King $480–$820 | Suite $2,200+ Rating: 4.8/5

→ Bidwell Marriott

6–10 Quick Hits (Full Details Inside)

  • 6. The Benson – Historic 1912 grandeur ($450+)
  • 7. Dossier – Downtown modern ($420+)
  • 8. Hotel deLuxe – Old Hollywood glamour ($400+)
  • 9. The Society Hotel – Old Town budget-chic ($280+)
  • 10. Hi-Lo Hotel – Autograph Collection industrial ($460+)

At-a-Glance: Best Hotels in Portland OR 2026 Comparison

Rank & Hotel Neighborhood Avg. Nightly 2026 Rating Standout Feature 1. The Ritz-Carlton Downtown $680–$9,500+ 4.9 Infinity rooftop pool 2. The Nines Downtown $520–$2,800+ 4.7 Departure rooftop 3. The Hoxton Old Town $380–$1,500+ 4.8 Rooftop taqueria 4. Woodlark Downtown $420–$1,600+ 4.7 1912 details + speakeasy 5. Bidwell Marriott Downtown $480–$2,200+ 4.8 Rooftop bar 2025

Ready for the Ultimate Portland Stay in 2026?

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See you in the Rose City.

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