Hawthorne Boulevard is named after Dr. J.C. Hawthorne, who opened Oregon's first asylum for the insane in the late 1800s. Today the Hawthorne district, located in southeast Portland, is popular among both tourists and locals for its boutique shops, cafes, ethnic dining, taverns, music venues and a second-run movie house. It's a great place to stop for food and drink after taking in a few holes at the Eastmoreland or Rose City golf courses, less than 4 miles away.
Bluebird Guest House
The Bluebird is a boutique hotel housed in a 1910 homey crafts-style home located only a half-mile from the heart of the Hawthorne District. The hotel offers just seven rooms, only two of which have private baths. The residence is appointed with a library, kitchen, and dining and laundry facilities to offer a relaxing environment.
Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, but televisions are not. The Bluebird Guest House is located less than 3 miles from the Eastmoreland Golf Course and 1.5 miles from Mt. Tabor Park, which offers a 360-degree view of the entire city landscape.
Bluebird Guest House
3517 S.E. Division
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 238-4333
bluebirdguesthouse.com
Jupiter Hotel
The Jupiter is a boutique hotel located less than 2 miles from the Hawthorne area and is well-known locally for being paired with the Doug Fir restaurant, lounge and music venue. This hotel caters to a younger crowd looking for something a little more than white walls and cookie-cutter rooms.
It provides locally roasted, organic Stumptown coffee, bicycles for rent, complimentary Internet access and environmentally friendly bathroom products. Standard guestrooms are available as well as suites that include kitchenettes. The Jupiter is less than 5 miles from both the Eastmoreland and Rose City Golf courses.
Jupiter Hotel
800 E. Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 230-9200
jupiterhotel.com
Thriftlodge Portland Central
The Thriftlodge, a budget hotel, is located just over 2 miles from the Hawthorne district, a mile from downtown and a half mile from the Lloyd Center Mall. The Thriftlodge is close to I-84 and I-5 freeways, which provide access to several golf courses, particularly Heron Lakes, Colwood and Glendoveer. Several restaurants and bars are within walking distance.
Thriftlodge Portland Central
949 E. Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97214
travelodge.com
Residence Inn by Marriott
The Residence Inn is located in the Rose Quarter, 2.5 miles from the Hawthorne District. It is walking distance from the Rose Garden Arena and Lloyd Center Mall and is on the MAX light rail line that takes visitors into the downtown area at no charge.
Standard rooms are available along with suites that include kitchens and fireplaces. Hotel amenities include a complimentary breakfast, free parking and Internet, and an on-site fitness center, picnic area and barbecue facility. This hotel is near the I-5 and I-84 corridors and within six miles of Colwood, Heron Lakes, Eastmoreland and Rose City Golf Courses, and is 20 miles from Pumpkin Ridge.
Residence Inn by Marriott Lloyd Center
1710 N.E. Multnomah St.
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 288-1400
marriott.com
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Nikki Jardin began freelance writing in 2009 and focuses on food and travel articles. She has been professional cook and caterer for more than 20 years. She holds a degree in environmental science from Humboldt State University.
