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The Governor Hotel

4.0 of 5
614 SW 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205 (Downtown)
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The Governor Hotel
Ranked #31 of 127 hotels in Portland
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319 reviews from our community

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Families
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Couples
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Business
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Olympia, Washington
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Have stayed there twice in the last few weeks. Our first stay was better than expected. Nice room on the corner facing the street. Comfortable bed, well appointed room with a large comfortable bathroom. Thinking the Governor might become our go to hotel for stays in Portland, we returned two weeks later. We were booked into a closet. Tiny bed,... More

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New Haven, Connecticut
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Musty, moldy and dusty. The air in the whole place made me asthmatic and sick. They also decided to start renovations. Just made the whole place even worse. The health department should shut the place down until they can clean the air and replace all the moldy rugs. Don't stay here!

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portland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My husband and I booked a basic room for our 25th Wedding Anniversary. Upon arrival we were upgraded to a beautiful penthouse terrace suite! The room was spacious and beautifully furnished and the terrace was such a nice treat! We enjoyed an incredible dinner downstairs at Jake's Grill and visited the Portland Farmer's Market Saturday morning. The hotel staff was... More

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Mason City, Iowa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My husband booked us a night at The Governor as a romantic stay in Portland. We had a lovely dinner downstairs at the restaurant and then coffee in the Starbucks in the morning. I was especially impressed with the hotel room bathroom - size was amazing and the decorating was simple but elegant.

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HotelGM529, General Manager at The Governor Hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

I am glad we were able to provide you with the romantic experience you were hoping for. We know how important your time and money are and we will continue to work hard at exceeding our guests expectations. So happy to know that your experience in the restaurant and at Starbucks was outstanding and I will be sure to share... More

Spokane, Washington
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

"Quiet elegance" is their motto, and that's what they are, there is no "wow" factor in the 1910 building. The wow factor is the staff: Friendly, helpful, professional and personable. The hotel is accommodating to its guests and their dogs. I didn't have my dogs with me, but love to see others traveling with theirs. toThe rooms are adequate, if... More

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Reedsport, Oregon
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

The tile in the bathroom was dirty, there were stains on the chair next to the bed and there was only 1 packet of sugar for coffee in the morning even though there were two guest registered for the room. The internet was glitchy so I could not conduct any business. During check out the clerk inquired about our stay... More

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HotelGM529, General Manager at The Governor Hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. I am sorry that we didn't meet your reasonable expectations. As evidenced by the frequently great reviews we recieve I am confident in stating that your experience was not typical. We will continue to work hard at perfecting and executing the experience for others and hope that you will consider... More

Redmond, WA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We used the Governor as our base for a 3-night weekend getaway to one of our favorite cities. We appreciated the very convenient location, directly on the streetcar line, which made it a snap to get around without a car. Our 2-room suite was located on the 6th floor on Alder - a bit noisy if one isn't used to... More

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Hoboken, New Jersey
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I took a leisure trip to Oregon last week of March/ first week of April 2013. I had chosen this hotel online due to it's location and I, personally, like "older charm". When I arrived the room I was placed in was quite small and had no view. I was too tired to ask for something better, so stuck it... More

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Keizer, Oregon
Contributor
14 reviews 14 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Stayed one night for a birthday celebration and enjoyed our stay thoroughly. The service was exceptional. From the moment we checked in to getting the keys to our car to leave, staff was friendly, genuinely warm and very helpful. Beautiful lobby and gorgeous historical building details. Good location, close to "downtown", love the food trucks across the street for a... More

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Miami, Florida
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

I just took a five week business trip and this was the only place I stayed with superb service. From EVERYONE not just some staff. Nice room, spacious. Food was good. Only complaint is the layout is confusing.

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  • Valet parking(8)
  • Very clean(4)
  • Pearl district(4)
  • Little slow(3)
  • Great location(3)

Additional Information about The Governor Hotel

Address: 614 SW 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
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Region: United States > Oregon > Portland > Downtown
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#7 Romantic Hotels in Portland
#13 Luxury Hotels in Portland
#35 Business Hotels in Portland
#57 Family Hotels in Portland
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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