Portland International Airport (PDX): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 12 miles.

Driving directions from Portland International Airport: Take Airport Way to I-205 S. Then take I-84 W for about six miles. At the I-5 split, be in the middle lane and bear left, heading south. Then stay in the right lane, following the sign for City Center. Cross the Morrison Bridge and continue straight on SW Washington St. Cross SW Sixth Ave, continue one block, and turn left onto SW Broadway. Proceed two blocks and turn right onto SW Morrison St. Turn right onto SW 10th Ave. The hotel is on the left.

Getting there: One of the best ways to reach the hotel is via MAX, Portland's light-rail line. It makes the trip to downtown in 35 minutes for less than $5. Riders take the Red Line to Galleria/SW 10th Ave and walk one block north to the hotel. Taxis are also readily available and cost $26–35. Town Car and limo service are additional options for more than $36. All fees subject to change without notice.

Getting around: Downtown Portland is a great place for walking. The blocks are short, and loads of shopping and restaurants are available. Within the downtown core (called Fareless Square), rides on the MAX light rail, Portland streetcar, and buses are free, making public transportation popular as well. For trips beyond Fareless Square, a single ride or an all-day pass costs less than $5, while a three-day pass is $5–15. Fees subject to change without notice. Taxi, Town Car and limo service are available as well; fees vary based on destination.

Amenity highlights: Complimentary services at this historic hotel include wine tasting Monday through Thursday nights and coffee every morning in the lobby. For a fee, guests have access to the adults-only health club on the lower level, which offers a lap pool, running track, spa, saunas, fitness equipment, exercise classes, tanning beds, and massage services.

Insider tip: The hotel is directly across the street from the Galleria, which is the new home of the Western Culinary Institute. The institute offers two on-site restaurants operated and staffed by the school. All menu items are created by instructors and students from the school. Bleu, the formal restaurant, serves lunch and dinner, while Café Bleu is an upscale patisserie.

Amenities include an adults-only health club with indoor lap pool, running track, spa tub, sauna, aerobics and yoga classes (fee). Guests enjoy complimentary morning coffee every day and complimentary wine-tasting Monday through Thursday evenings. The hotel also offers 14,000 square feet of banquet and meeting rooms. A business center in the west wing provides secretarial services, office space, and office equipment; fees may apply.