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Governor Hotel

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Local(503) 224-3400
Fax(503) 224-9426

614 SW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97205

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Governor Hotel
Local(503) 224-3400
Fax(503) 224-9426

614 SW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97205

http://www.govhotel.com

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The Open View

The Governor Hotel, in Portland, is a 4 star budget hotel. Guests can enjoy fishing and other local activities. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Montage , Higgins , and Paley's Place . Also nearby: Tears of Joy Theatre , Portland Rock Gym , and Portland Police Historical Museum . Other local places to consider are Heathman Hotel and 5th Avenue Suites Hotel.

Expert Reviews of Governor Hotel

Citysearch | This grand hotel offers a glamorous big-city feel with a touch of homespun hospitality.

The Governor was built in 1909, following the prosperous days of the Lewis and Clark expedition. The initial idea was to bring a "hotel of quiet elegance" to downtown Portland. Back then, guests only paid...
citysearch.com - expert review - 05/24/2006
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Gayot

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...
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User Reviews of Governor Hotel

Poor customer service.

Well, when people ask how my trip to Portland was I must reply it was great once we got to the right hotel. Several years ago we took advantage of a big deal package at the Governor's Hotel, it was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Historic old Portland disapointing

My husband and I booked a Jr. Suite in this historic Portland landmark for my 50 BD 2 months in advance. When we called to confirm reservations (the day of arrival) they said they gave us a "complimentry king...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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A great hotel and top notch service...

I must say this is a very nice hotel. It has a very historic feel to it without it being creepy, just elegant. I stayed in the Penthouse Terrace Suite with my girlfriend and it was very memorable and romantic....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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Long wait to check-in, otherwise nice

We stayed here for 1 night in October 2006. We arrived at 4pm (check-in is at 3pm) and had to wait 45 minutes to get a room. Normally, it wouldn't have been such a pain, however we had to meet some people...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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Great Jacuzzi tubs

Great staff, really nice customer service. I really felt like I was being taken care of. I got a a penthouse suite for a regular room rate one night. Beautiful balcony views, great jacuzzi tub. My fireplace...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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Great business hotel

I came to Portland for a quick un-planned business trip and was greeted by friendly and helpful valets. Check-in was great, they even offered to have my car waiting for me in the morning, without asking. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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Wedding Day

I was the maid of honor in a wedding and I needed to get into the room early, to do all of the usual preparations. Needless to say, I was able to get into the room and get my 4 dozen rose petals on the floor....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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Overbooking fiasco

Having enjoyed the Governor in the past (very nice skylight rooms on the next-to-top floor of the old building), my wife and I booked a special room for our anniversary -- a large view room with a jacuzzi. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2005
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A Big disappointment!

My husband and I bought the romance package for our anniversary. Unfortunately, no one told us that the hotel was under construction. What we thought was going to be a romantic night turned out to be a big...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2005
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Classic Style & Grace

This is a wonderful hotel and we would recommend it highly to anyone staying in Portland. Beautifully appointed lobby and rooms, friendly professional staff, comfortable and cozy - from the fireplace in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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Perfect

My girlfriend and I stayed here for our first big anniverseary and it was perfect, from the in room fireplace to the cozyness of the room. The staff was polite curteous and very helpful. When ever you feel...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2002
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Big fan

I have stayed at The Governor on several occasions. I always get at least what I paid and usually more. The staff is always helpful, the rooms are comfortable and the price is reasonable. The late night menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2002
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Nice City Classic

Great location. We stayed and attended a wedding reception here. Classic and elegant. Rooms nicely decorated and spacious- particularly the bathroom. The hotel smells a bit musty and old but this is made up in...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2002
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Travelocity

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...
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Yahoo! Travel

we came to portland for our daughters graduation and have stayed at many different hotels in downtown over the past 4 years. We decided to stay at the governor because of their recent renovation...
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New York Times

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...
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Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for The Governor Hotel in Portland, Oregon. Check the weather, and locate additional...
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Travelocity

Reserved Lewis and Clark suite nearly one month in advance. Upon arrival, fireplace did not work. Moved to a "comparable" suite with 1 window. No compensation. Classiest employee was bellhop.
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Hotels.com

The Governor Hotel is a deluxe hotel located in downtown Portland. This historic, luxury hotel was renovated in 1992. Guests will appreciate all that this attractive hotel has to offer, from the moment they...
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Fodor's

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...
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Yahoo! Travel

A touch of class... Historical hotel thats priced right.. Grand Entrance with helpful staff..Beautiful rooms with fireplace and sitting area.
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TripAdvisor

I booked on Priceline, and got the Govenor for $90. I was a bit disapointed as I had read all the bad...
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wGuides.com

Exuding its National Historic Landmark status at every turn, this centrally located downtown hotel is a showpiece of exquisite restoration, punctuated with Northwest flavor. Colorful wall murals depict the...
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TripAdvisor

We spent 3 nights at the Governor Hotelin Portland for my husbands conference.Based on recommendations...
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TripAdvisor

I'd be really careful about charging anything at the Governor hotel. I stayed there last July and charged...
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TripAdvisor

For $129/night on a Friday, I got a room overlooking... an inaccessible interior courtyard. Outside...
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TripAdvisor

Despite the pictures on the website, the rooms are not anything like what they put on the website. I...
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TripAdvisor

We really like Portland, and the Governor is a fun place to stay...we have stayed there twice and will...
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TripAdvisor

The room was very nice, even though I only had a view of the alley. The bed was so comfortable. The...
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Travel Intelligence

Located in the center of downtown Portland, The Governor Hotel perfectly mixes historical ambiance with modern luxury amenities. As you step into The Governor Hotel, it is immediately clear you've found your...
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TripAdvisor

I have stayed here 6 times for business and have always enjoyed it - and I am very picky (or so my boyfriend...
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TripAdvisor

This hotel is OK. Regular rooms are very small and crammed with furniture. No room to work for the...
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TripAdvisor

The Governor holds itself out as a nice old hotel, but it misses both as nice and as old. For the positive...
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HotelShark.com

The "powerful Pacific Northwest Indian design motif" makes this luxury downtowner feel "like Lewis and Clarks' swanky pied-a-terre." The "smallish" rooms "could hold their own against a Four Seasons." All...
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Orbitz

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...
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