When to go: December, for shopping and to marvel at the soaring Christmas tree across the street in Pioneer Square.
Which room to book: For a small premium, upgrade to a corner room with more spaceincluding an uncommonly capacious natural-light bathroomand a satisfying city view .
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If you're looking for the cosmopolitan flair of a larger city or want to spot visiting celebrities, this swanky hotel is the place for you. On the top nine floors of a former landmark department store, it offers a tasteful, extravagant escape from ground-level—and stunning views of Pioneer Square and the city in general. The rooms are chic and modern, with iPod docks, 42" flat-screen TVs, and...
Do you love to shop? Well, book a room at The Nines, and you'll be staying upstairs from Macy's, the famous department store. The Nines, the most stylish and sophisticated hotel in Portland, is on the upper floors of the historic Meier & Frank Building, which on its lower floors houses Macy's. However, with a separate eighth-floor atrium lobby and a large collection of contemporary art, you'd...
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Ideally situated in the heart of Portland's shopping district, the swanky Nines Hotel sits atop the landmark Meier & Frank building. The elegant structure boasts its own...