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The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown

506 S.W. Washington Street, Portland, OR, USA, 97204
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About us

Located in the heart of the city’s Central Business District, Royal Sonesta Portland uniquely captures the proud, eclectic spirit of Oregon and its people. Reimagined from the site of one of Portland’s most renowned department stores, Royal Sonesta Portland transcends expectations to create a truly unique hotel experience. With whimsical and vintage touches at every turn, Royal Sonesta Portland invites you to explore not just the hotel itself but the diverse and engaging city it calls home. Our 8226 square feet of recently renovated meeting space has options you haven’t yet dreamt of — all with way more personality and pizzazz than you’re used to from a hotel. This is your event, your way, but we won’t leave all the details up to you. Our expert event staff provides personalized attention throughout the process, from the very first discussion to the moments after the last guest leaves. You’ll never go hungry, either, with catering from the on-site restaurant, Finch on Fifth, offering inventive cuisine that is sure to satisfy. Whether you’re hosting a meeting that’s brilliantly executed, a work function worthy of all your wonderful employees, or a dinner party that dazzles, our event space in the heart of downtown Portland is perfect for you. Not only are our 221 guest rooms decorated in a vibrant, eclectic style that you’re sure to love, but they’re also very spacious — at 300 to 850 square feet. Settle in and make yourself at home. Everything you need is here, from handy umbrellas (just in case it drizzles, it won’t rain on your parade) to wines from nearby Willamette Valley.

Venue Details

ChainSonesta
BrandRoyal Sonesta
Built1912
Renovated2020
Total meeting space8,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms221
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
•TripAdvisor Reviews - Friendliest Hotel in the US (2023) •AAA Three Diamond Rating (2024) •Conde Nast Traveler – Top Hotels in The Pacific Northwest, Readers’ Choice Awards (2018) •Conde Nast Traveler – 16 Best Hotels in Portland (2018) •Architectural Digest – The Most Beautiful Hotel in Every State (Oregon, 2017)

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • View (garden)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
May 01 - Aug 31
Shoulder season
Sep 01 - Oct 31
Low season
Nov 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Apr 30

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
8,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,324 sq. ft.
Space (private)
8,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
2,324 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
180
Seating capacity
80

Floor Plans

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Alder Creek I Download PDF
Alder Creek I
Frederick & Nelson Download PDF
Frederick & Nelson
Frederick & Nelson II Download PDF
Frederick & Nelson II
Alder Creek Download PDF
Alder Creek
Frederick & Nelson II + III Download PDF
Frederick & Nelson II + III
Lipman & Wolfe II Download PDF
Lipman & Wolfe II

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
221
Double (2 beds)
38
Double (2 beds) rate
$99.00 - $209.00
Suites
139
Tax rate
16%
Occupancy rate
16%

Location

Getting Here

Directions From Airport: 12.4 miles, 30 min Portland International Airport 7000 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97218 Get on I-205 S from NE Airport Way 7 min (3.2 mi) Continue on I-205 S. Take I-84 W/US-30 W to SE Morrison Bridge. Take the exit toward City Center from I-84 W/US-30 W 10 min (8.7 mi) Continue on SE Morrison Bridge. Drive to SW Washington St 2 min (0.5 mi) The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown 506 SW Washington St, Portland, OR 97204
Distance from airport 12 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $49.00/day )

Local Attractions

Powell's City of Books
Powell's City of Books
Shopping
2 mi
Powell’s City of Books is the largest used and new bookstore in the world, occupying an entire city block and housing approximately one million books. Located in downtown Portland’s Pearl District, the City of Books has nine color-coded rooms and over 3,500 different sections, offering something for every interest, including an incredible selection of out-of-print and hard-to-find titles. Dozens of acclaimed writers, artists, and thinkers visit each month to read in the Basil Hallward Gallery (located upstairs in the Pearl Room), and a one-of-a-kind Rare Book Room draws bibliophiles from near and far to browse an impressive collection of autographed first editions and other collectible volumes.
1005 w. burnside st.
Portland, OR, US 97209
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Portland Art Museum
Portland Art Museum
Museum
2 mins
The Portland Art Museum is the seventh oldest museum in the United States and the oldest on the West Coast. The Museum is internationally recognized for its permanent collection and ambitious special exhibitions, drawn from the Museum’s holdings and the world’s finest public and private collections.
1219 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR, US 97205
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Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Museum
2 mi
Founded in 1944, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is one of the nation's leading science museums. OMSI offers 219,000 square feet of brain-powered fun through hundreds of interactive exhibits and hands-on demonstrations. OMSI has five exhibit halls, eight science labs, a giant screen OMNIMAX Dome Theater, the most technologically advanced planetarium in the Pacific Northwest, and the USS Blueback submarine, the last fast-attack diesel-powered submarine built by the U.S. Navy.
1945 SE Water Avenue
Portland, OR, US 97214-3354
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Oregon Historical Society
Oregon Historical Society
Historical landmark
2 mins
The Oregon Historical Society's mission is preserving and interpreting Oregon's past in thoughtful, illuminating, and provocative ways. Located in the heart of downtown Portland and overlooking the historic South Park Blocks, the Oregon Historical Society offers the blend of the old, the new and the beautiful, creating a memorable venue for all occasions.
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR, US 97205
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Pearl District
Pearl District
Business district
2 mi
Fashionable and lively, the Pearl District is a shopping destination with hip brands, indie boutiques and the massive Powell's City of Books. Reclaimed warehouse spaces house The Pearl's many bars and restaurants, from craft breweries and artisan coffee shops to fine dining mainstays. Galleries showcase contemporary art, photography and glass works. In summer, families cool off in Jamison Square’s wading fountain.
Portland, OR
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OMSI
OMSI
Museum
1 mi
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a science and technology museum in Portland, Oregon, United States. It contains three auditoriums, including a large-screen theatre, planetarium, and exhibition halls with a variety of hands-on permanent exhibits focused on natural sciences, industry, and technology.
1945 SE Water Ave
Portland, OR 97214
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OHSU Ariel Tram
OHSU Ariel Tram
Recreation
1 mi
The Portland Aerial Tram or OHSU Tram is an aerial tramway in Portland, Oregon, carrying commuters between the city's South Waterfront district and the main Oregon Health & Science University campus, located in the Marquam Hill neighborhood.
3303 SW Bond Ave
Portland, OR 97239
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Keller Auditorium
Keller Auditorium
Theater
1 mi
Keller Auditorium, formerly known as the Portland Municipal Auditorium, the Portland Public Auditorium, and the Portland Civic Auditorium, is a performing arts center located on Clay Street in downtown Portland.
222 SW Clay St
Portland, OR 97201
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Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo
Park
3 mi
The Oregon Zoo, originally the Portland Zoo and later the Washington Park Zoo, is a zoo located in Washington Park, Portland, Oregon, approximately 2 miles southwest of downtown Portland. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest zoo west of the Mississippi River.
4001 SW Canyon Rd
Portland, OR 97221
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Japanese Garden
Japanese Garden
Park
3 mi
The Portland Japanese Garden is a traditional Japanese garden occupying 12 acres, located within Washington Park in the West Hills of Portland, Oregon, United States. It is operated as a private non-profit organization, which leased the site from the city in the early 1960s.
611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Portland, OR 97205
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Oregon Convention Center / Rose Garden
Oregon Convention Center / Rose Garden
Convention center
3 mi
The largest convention space in the Pacific Northwest, offering over 255,000 square feet of meeting space and event venues.
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Portland, OR 97232
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Pioneer Courthouse Square / Pioneer Place Shopping Center
Pioneer Courthouse Square / Pioneer Place Shopping Center
Shopping
1 mi
Pioneer Courthouse Square is a main attraction for public gatherings, tours, the MAX light rail and is adjacent to upscale shopping at Pioneer Place Shopping Center.
700 SW Fifth Avenue
Portland, OR, US 97204
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Additional Information

Safety Information

Cancellation Policy

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Additional details

Meeting space and guest room corridors fully renovated in January 2020.

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The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Many new strategies and daily initiatives will be introduced to run our hotels more efficient and earth friendly. We have reduced paper by introducing communication via electronic technology. Energy and water reduction will continue to be a top priority
Does The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Our parent company, the RMR Group, focuses on reduction of emissions, energy, water, and waste within its portfolio.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
N/A

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, WHO, CDC, ECOLAB INC
Does The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Rigorous cleaning protocols and use of hospital grade disinfectants (CDC approved), public areas santized at least every 3 hours. Electrostatic sprayers used in public areas

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