The Governor Hotel - Hotel Reviews from across the web
No title - expert review The historic building sports a unique Lewis & Clark theme, with Native American flair throughout. The lobby, for example, features a totem pole, wood-burning fireplace, panoramic murals retracing Lewis & Clarks expedition, and turn-of-the-century frescoes. Some guest rooms have fireplaces, wet bars,... mobiltravelguide.howstuffworks.com
No title - expert review With its mahogany walls and mural of Pacific Northwest Indians fishing in Celilo Falls, the clubby lobby of the distinctive Governor sets the overall tone for the hotel's 1920s Arts and Crafts style. Painted in soothing earth tones, the tastefully appointed guest rooms have large windows, honor bars... fodors.com
No title - expert review This plush historic hotel is located right on the Portland Streetcar line in downtown and has a very classic and masculine ambience. The huge lobby abounds in marble and has gilded plasterwork ceilings reminiscent of the royal palaces of Europe. Accommodations vary considerably in size but are all a... frommers.com
No title - expert review There are several hotels in downtown Portland, but this one is arguably the most beautiful, especially at night when it resembles a radiant wedding cake. The building was erected in 1909, expanded in 1923 and renovated in 1992. It retains its historical charm, yet has a modern sass that is uniquely ... gayot.com
No title - expert review An architectural treasure listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the elegant Governor Hotel in downtown Portland ranks as one of the true landmarks of the Pacific Northwest. The six-story hotel, which covers more than half a city block, was built in the boom years immediately following ... historichotels.org
No title - expert review When you stay at the historic Governor Hotel, you're surrounded by exquisite frescoes, mahogany moldings, wood carvings and wallsize murals. Theres no other luxury hotel in Portland that offers such a mix of Oregon art, architecture and craftsfmanship. As a AAA 4Diamond hotel, The Governor also offe... gotrump.com
No title - expert review Location. The Governor Hotel is distinguished as a property that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located in the scenic city of Portland, Ore., the hotel was renovated in 2005. This Pacific Northwest landmark is four blocks from Pioneer Place Mall and Pioneer Courthouse Square.... sidestep.com
No title - expert review Small and comfortable Hotel, with an ideal location and a good service Hotel Inca Real is located in the Cultural District of San Jose, at only twenty minutes from the airport and near the financial area. This makes it an ideal and safe central location.All rooms offer air conditioning, safety box, ... sidestep.com
No title - expert review This hotel is currently under renovation thru March 1st, 2007.The AAA Four Diamond Governor Hotel is located in downtown Portland, approximately 10 miles from Portland International Airport. Built in 1909, during the prosperous days following the Lewis and Clark Exposition, the hotel is located four... sidestep.com
No title - expert review The Governor is a splendid Arts and Crafts hotel with a bit of a Lewis and Clark fixation; murals depicting the famed explorers adorn the lobby walls, alongside mahogany paneling and rich leather furniture. In fact the décor is so well done it's hard to believe it's a restoration—the hote... tablethotels.com
Old World and World Class - user review A lot of hotels in downtown Portland have the same theme: Old, but new. It's great to see the historical architecture preserved and embraced by so many of these great establishments. My favorite of them all has to be the Gove... epinions.com
Good Night at the Governor - user review I've stayed at the Governor twice once the night of my wedding and again, the night of my first anniversary. Oh yeah, my husband was there too! This review is for the second time we stayed, September 2001.The Gover... epinions.com
Governor Hotel managing to make a sow´s ear from a silk purse - user review My wife and I decided to spend Labor Day weekend in downtown Portland. We were somewhat surprised to find hotel accommodations in short supply most normal people go to the beach or the mountains on the last summer holida... epinions.com
Intimate Governor near it all - user review A recent stay at Portland's Governor Hotel proved to be cozy and convenient. Staff was extremely polite, helpful and proactive when appropriate, and the location was great for us two walking types. Pearl District very close by, waterfront, etc. Our only complaint would be that at this price, we'd li... expedia.com
Quintessential Boutique - user review All the hotels in Portland are boutique and excellent. But the Govenor represents an excellent value price wise without sacrificing location near the heart of downtown and in an new renovated and elgantly decorated old style but modernized hotel. This hotel has it's orgins in the 1800s but has free ... expedia.com
a nice downtown hoel andlocation. Excellent restaurant. - user review charming hotel, nice staff, good dining room and service. i would stay there again; however, it is expensive to get transportation to the hotel a shutle would be a good addition. Traveler's tip on dining.Jake's at the hotel was excellent. many oter restaurants ... expedia.com
Great Location - user review Close to everything downtown and easy to get to from the airport. Definitely a nice place but room wasn't as classy as I thought a 4 star hotel would be. A non discounted rate to this place... expedia.com
Wonderful Place To Stay - user review From the moment I arrived, the staff was very courteous and helpful. The accommodations were beautiful and very comfortable. I enjoyed the balconys and the newly renovated rooms. I will definitely be returning here ne... expedia.com
benchmark service - user review Great location within walking distance to Pearl. The vallet and front desk were all helpful and accommodating to my numerous requests & room service quickly provided a bucket of ice. The room was clean but the smell of cigars permeated the hallway. The elevator was lackluster and the floors creaked ... expedia.com
Location location location - user review Great spot for a first time visitor to Portland. The Govenor is close or convenient to everthing. It has old world charm, and a first class restaurant with excellent service. The only negative is minor: The single elevator has an odd locatation and is somewh... expedia.com
Great Downtown Location - user review Have stayed at most downtown Portland hotels this is one of the best. Historical and refurbished building/rooms, spacious lobby with many choices of settings, Starbuck's off the lobby, and one of the finest hotel bars and restaurants, Jake's Grill. Just a block from light rail so airport runs are ea... expedia.com
Great Hotel - user review I have stayed at the Governor Hotel a couple times and I leave thinking it is my favorite. The regular rooms are a little small, but they are an updated room reflecting the turn of the century age of this hotel. The beds are luxurious, wonderful linens...so cozy and comfortable. I just love the plac... expedia.com
My favorite Portland hotel - user review I love Portland. One of the reasons I love Portland is the Governor hotel. The hotel is lovely, the rooms beautifully comfortable, the service warm and friendly. The restaurant serves wonderful food, and I could even take it up to my room when I wanted to. No r... expedia.com
Awesome hotel and staff - user review I've stayed at several Portland hotels and the Governor is the first to earn a raving review from me. The staff was exceptionally helpful, knowledeable, and helpful. The room was impecably clean and I will definately be back again soon. Traveler's tip for business travelers.This hotel is close to Po... expedia.com
I’d stay there again. - user review large, clean & quiet room; attended to my one issue in a timely manner. great location walking distance to Powell's, transit, shopping, spa, etc. fitness equipment's new and great quality. friendly & responsive staff. I especially appreciated the restaurant, Jake's grea... expedia.com
Quality, clean, but a little ragged at the edges - user review Lovely high, high ceilings. Nice linens. But the paint and carpets and some fixtures are looking a bit on the worn out side. My room was very dark. Especially a problem in the bathroom for make up. Still, a very nice old hotel without the generic commercial feel of so many chains. Valet staff was ve... expedia.com
First Impressions: Not so good - user review Overall, our stay at the Governor Hotel was pleasent, but our first impressions set us off on the wrong foot. When we arrived the clerk offered to walk us to another hotel since they were overbooked and we had been given a smoking room that might not be good for our baby (we didn't care, and the roo... expedia.com
Great Visit - user review The Governor is a classic place, great service, nice rooms with a lot of charm. Jake's downstairs is a great restaurant, that has a fun early and later happy hour. The work facilities are top notch. Ask for ... expedia.com
Great Convenience - user review The hotel was very convenient to public transportation. I was able to avoid the traffic, time and hassle of a rental car from the airport. Traveler's tip on dining.Dinner at Jake... expedia.com
Can I get some hot water? - user review The hotel was very warm and inviting. The bed was very comfortable. However, my first evening I had no hot water. I just dealt with it the first time thinking it was a fluke. Next morning, no hot water. Called service and they said they were working on it. After that, I had to run the water for 10 1... expedia.com
We’ll be back. - user review The room was attractively decorated and clean but very small and poorly lighted with no table top surfaces or drawers. In room Tully's coffee was much better than what one usually gets. The hotel's common areas were very comfortable and the presence of Jake's and Starbucks in the same building were ... expedia.com
Friendly people! - user review The young woman who checked us in was friendly and helpful. The second day, we were wandering around looking at the ballrooms when a wonderful woman gave us a guided tour. She was obviously busy with a catered event, but took the time to show us all of the gorgeous upstairs room and tell us about th... expedia.com
Very Nice - user review This hotel has very easy access to everything in downtown Portland. Great food without even leaving premises! Traveler's tip on saving a few bucks.Take the lightrail from the airport, it only cost 2 dollars and it puts you wit... expedia.com
We’ll be returning to the Governor - user review We loved the Governor! The service was outstanding and the hotel charming. The large rooms were comfortable, clean and well furnished. Jake's restaurant is a great place to enjoy dinner very historic. The Starbucks (adjacent to the hotel's lobby) features a fireplace and comfortable chairs perfect f... expedia.com
No title - user review Beautiful art deco hotel. Great restored bar attached to hotel. We had a room on the sixth floor with a roof patio with wonderful views of the city, full moon, etc. Lots of restoration, had private tour of building. Trolley is at the front door to... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Beautiful, historical and recently renovated..BIG ROOMS! Great lo... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Delighted with my stay at the Governor. Classic elegance, superior service (quick to respond to room requests), close to shopping in the N.W. or downtown, 3 blocks from Powell's bookstore (for... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Enjoyed our stay and will be back to stay in a suite next... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Excellent location, very clean, large rooms, great staff. Restaurant is attatched and a Star... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Great hotel, very friendly service, nice location downtown. Room had character and charm not found in newer hotels, although the room had a Queen bed and is smaller than newer hotel... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Great location. Beautiful hotel with beautiful rooms. Friendly ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Great old hotel which has been restored to include the elegant features of turn of the century hotels. The staff was uniformly helpful and pleasant. The restaurant was outstanding and the public spaces were well decorated, comfortable, and well maintained. Only negative, and it was minor, was that t... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review It's housed in a beautiful historical building on the edge of downtown. The location is less convenient than some other downtown Portland hotels I've stayed in. The hotel appears to be undergoing an extensive renovation in an effort to upgrade itself significantly, and I think it will be a lovely pl... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Newly remodeled vintage hotel in downtown Portland, Oregon, near major sites and public transportation has upscale restaurant and Starbucks on premises. Comfortable beds a... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Pleasant attractive premises, clean rooms, friendly well trained staff. Good location. Some rooms and parts of the hotel may be much nicer than others. Would use ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Small room, but very pleasing, needed to have details attended to in cleaning, example; old forehead print on window. great location, staff were very nice ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Small rooms, very lacking in technology.Doormen were never present. I'll ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review The Governor has classic elegance and excellent service. They are at the end of a large scale renovation. Jake's Bar and Grill, located in the Governor Hotel, is a well known steak and seafood restaurant in Portland. The bar is always happening and has a... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review The staff in this establishment were exceptional at what they do. Every request I had was met and even exceeded immediately. The architecture of the building and my room was of the 1920s era simply divine. The location of the hotel was perfect. You could take a short walk or ride the free light rail... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review very nice, comfortable, not too large, cozy, clean, nicely furnished and... mytravelguide.com
Treat you like a king - user review Staff was friendly and professional made you feel like you were a king. Very attentive to y... travel.yahoo.com
great downtown location - user review The Governor hotel is near the downtown experiences we expected, including Pioneer square and gre... travel.yahoo.com
Great hotel - user review The Governor Hotel is a great spot, very affordable, clean rooms and a perfect location. We loved our stay. Skip the smoke-filled bar/restaur... travel.yahoo.com
Would stay again - user review We loved the Governor's Hotel for the ambiance, staff, and location in old town. Everything we wanted to do was very close-shopping and eating. The food was great at Jake... travel.yahoo.com
birthday getaway - user review The Govenor Hotel was all that I expected. The room decor was very clean and inviting, not the run of the mill hotel feeling. I especially liked the roominess of the bathroom, ... travel.yahoo.com
Stylish Portland Classic - user review The Governor Hotel is a long-standing classic accomodation in Portland, Oregon. One of the finest hotels in the city, it has a stately ambiance without being intimidating. The st... travel.yahoo.com
restaurant jakes @ the govoner - user review I have just moved here form Scottsdale, Arizona and have been at Jakes at the govoner hotel 3 times and have been sorley dissapointed in the food. The food is average at best. The s... travel.yahoo.com
Great downtown location - user review The Governor Hotel is centrally located in downtown Portland. My husband and I had a very nice room on the 6th floor overlooking the library. We particularly enjoyed Jake's restaur... travel.yahoo.com
Smartest Hotel in Portland - user review These guys get it! I was greeted by smiling valets, bellmen, a brilliant concierge and the hotel general manager before I could reach the beautiful new desk to check in. The restau... travel.yahoo.com
Fabulous hotel! - user review We had a large 6th floor room with a fireplace. Very nicely appointed with skylights and high windows. No view, but the fireplace made up for that on a cold February night. Nicely a... travel.yahoo.com
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