Portland — Neighborhood Guide
Portland's most upscale residential neighborhood — Victorian and Craftsman houses climbing the West Hills above NW 23rd Avenue's boutiques, bakeries, and restaurants. Nob Hill offers a quieter, more residential Portland experience while remaining walkable to Forest Park's 80 miles of hiking trails.
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Portland's most upscale residential neighborhood — Victorian and Craftsman houses climbing the West Hills above NW 23rd Avenue's boutiques, bakeries, and restaurants. Nob Hill offers a quieter, more residential Portland experience while remaining walkable to Forest Park's 80 miles of hiking trails.
5 hotels reviewed · Price range: $, $$$, $$ · Last updated March 2026
About This Guide
Staying in Nob Hill / Northwest Portland puts you at the heart of what makes Portland special. The neighborhood offers a unique blend of local character and visitor-friendly amenities. Our hotel picks range from intimate boutiques to polished luxury properties, each chosen for its ability to connect you with the authentic Nob Hill / Northwest Portland experience.
Insider Tips
The best dining in Nob Hill / Northwest Portland is usually one street back from the main tourist thoroughfare.
Ask your hotel concierge for their personal favourite spots in Nob Hill / Northwest Portland — they often know hidden gems.
Walking is the best way to experience Nob Hill / Northwest Portland — most attractions are within a 15-minute stroll.
Our Picks
5 hotels · Updated February 2026
Old Town / Chinatown
Portland's most communal lodging experience — a converted 1881 sailor's boarding house in Old Town with a rooftop deck sauna, co-working lounge, and accommodation ranging from hostel bunks to private rooms with original brick walls. The mix of budget and boutique options under one historic roof is quintessentially Portland.
Downtown
One of Portland's grandest historic properties — originally the Governor Hotel, built in 1909 with Arts and Crafts murals by Charles Heaney — meticulously restored to showcase its Lewis and Clark exploration theme. The Jake's Famous Crawfish restaurant adjacent is one of Portland's most beloved seafood institutions.
Old Town / Chinatown
The London boutique chain's US flagship brought its genuine-neighborhood-hotel formula to Portland's Old Town — with a lobby designed as a public living room, four distinct restaurants (including Tope for Mexican, and Lovely Rita for a rooftop), and 119 rooms at prices that compete with Portland's best Airbnbs for value.
Downtown / Goose Hollow
A 1912 Portland institution on SW 15th that celebrated its history of Hollywood connections — Marlene Dietrich, Orson Welles, and John Wayne all stayed here — with a Golden Age of Hollywood aesthetic that fills corridors with silver-screen photography and guest rooms with period furnishings. The Driftwood Room cocktail lounge is a genuine Portland institution.
Pearl District
Hilton's boutique brand lands in Portland's most design-conscious neighborhood with a property that honors Pearl District character — locally commissioned artwork, a partnerhsip with Powell's Books for in-room reading libraries, and a rooftop bar with Northwest Hills views. At Pearl District prices, it offers genuine value relative to the neighborhood.
Common Questions
Nob Hill is a charming base for visitors who want Portland's residential character without the intensity of Old Town. It's a 15-minute walk or streetcar ride to downtown, with excellent independent dining along NW 21st and 23rd Avenues.
Nob Hill is known for NW 23rd Avenue's boutique shopping, Forest Park (the largest urban forest in the US at 5,200 acres), the Thurman Street shops, and a cluster of Portland's best bakeries and coffee shops.
The most convenient option is a rideshare (Uber/Lyft), typically 30-50 minutes depending on traffic. Public transport is also available and often more economical.
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