Portland, Oregon, is one of the largest and most vibrant cities in the Pacific Northwest. It is also considered one of the "greenest" cities in the world. Portland is home to many parks and wilderness areas, and is surrounded by mountains, rivers and vineyards. This beautiful natural scenery, warm, dry summers and wet, yet temperate winters make it a great destination for a golf vacation. There are many fine golf courses to choose from in the region, while plenty of fhotels provide luxurious accommodation options.
The Heathman Hotel
The Heathman Hotel is a boutique hotel located in Portland's financial and cultural district. It has earned several prestigious hospitality awards including the AAA Four Diamond Award for 24 consecutive years, and placed on Conde Nast Traveler's "World's Best Places to Stay" list.
The 1927 building is also notable as a registered National Historic Landmark. An added benefit for golfers is hotel's Oregon Golf Package. This includes a concierge who will book a tee time at your choice of Portland golf courses, complimentary valet parking, club cleaning, a continental breakfast and accommodation in a deluxe room.
The 150 guest rooms and suites at the Heathman Hotel feature original artwork by local artists, free high-speed Internet access and local calls, an HD TV and premium cable channels. The "Art of Sleep Bed Menu" provides a choice of a Tempurpedic, European Pillow Top or European Featherbed mattress. A fitness suite, business center, library and art gallery are also onsite. The Heathman Restaurant and Bar boasts Phillippe Boulot, winner of the 2001 James Beard Award for Excellence, as executive chef. Alternatively, visit the Tea Court to see a live musical performance.
The Heathman Hotel
1001 S.W. Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
503-241-4100
Heathmanhotel.com
The Nines
The Nines hotel is located at the top of the Portland landmark Meier & Frank Building and is next to Pioneer Square. Eastmoreland Golf Course is 5 miles from the hotel and is a convenient option for golfers. Portland's Chinese Garden and Tom McCall Waterfront Park are within walking distance.
The hotel offers 331 rooms, including 13 suites and an Asian-inspired rooftop restaurant, Departure. Rooms feature 42-inch HD TVs, DVD players, in-room movies, rainforest showers and plush bedding. Hotel amenities include a concierge desk, doorman, 24-hour fitness center and a business center. Guests receive a complimentary daily newspaper of their choice. In-room massages are available. The Nines was honored with a place on Conde Nast Traveler's Hot List in 2009, testament to its high levels of service and style.
The Nines
525 S.W. Morrison
Portland, Oregon 97204
(877) 229-9995
Thenines.com
Hotel Lucia
This downtown boutique hotel earned a place on Conde Nast Traveler's elite Gold List. Hotel Lucia's guest rooms, lobby and corridors feature photographs taken by David Hume Kennerly, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer. High thread-count bed linens, pillow-top mattresses and a pillow menu ensure guests receive the ultimate comfort.
Rooms feature elegant mahogany and black oak furniture, flat-screen TVs and high-speed Internet access as standard. An additional notable feature is the "Get It Now" telephone button in every guest room. Press the button and ask for whatever you desire and Hotel Lucia's staff will try to cater to each guest's every whim.
Hotel Lucia
400 S.W. Broadway
Portland,Oregon
97205
(503) 225-1717
Hotellucia.com
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Joanne Lewis is a freelance writer who has written for newspapers since 2005. She is currently the editor of a weekly community newspaper in Los Angeles, Calif. Lewis holds a Bachelor of Science in politics from the University of Bristol, England.
