We have been looking at hotels in the area and have decided to post reviews of them periodically here so that you can make an informed decision when it comes to staying in beautiful Portland. Luckily, our wedding falls after the busy summer season, so good rates are available. I would also highly recommend several local bed & breakfasts, and if I have time I'll post information on them.
OK, the first hotel that we are going to cover is the Silver Cloud Inn. The Silver Cloud Inn is a part of a small chain of hotels in the Seattle/Portland areas. It is located between the NW23/21st area and the Pearl District in the alphabet blocks. While not directly located in a trendy spot, it is easily within walking distance of two of the biggest hot spots in downtown Portland. And since we are having our reception in the uber trendy Pearl District, this means that you are close enough to the reception site to park your car and walk or use the local streetcar, which runs directly in front of our reception site (Bridgeport Brew Pub). When we took a brief tour of the rooms, they were standard hotel fare but had the bright side of being slightly larger than expected (for example, in the double queen bed room, there is a full sofa & table). The hotel staff is extremely friendly, and I expect that they might actually enjoy working there! Happy employees = good sign. Maybe they are happy because plasma TVs seem to be everywhere. Hey - I wouldn't complain! Room rates are going to run you about $160, unless you go for the jacuzzi option (I find jacuzzi s that are out in the open in the bedroom area kinda freaky, so I wouldn't but hey - do what you will!) in which case you will have to shell out an extra $20. This hotel is functional and doesn't have much in terms of style (boutique hotel, this is not), but it is very serviceable and a good price. Check out their website, which includes a pretty complete virtual tour, for more info. www.silvercloud.com
