Marriott Opens the First Hotel in Portland's Pearl District

PORTLAND, OR--(Marketwired - Apr 17, 2014) -  Marriott International, Inc. is pleased to announce that Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District just opened on April 11, 2014, making it the first Pearl District hotel. As a thriving, revitalized area of the inner city, the Pearl District is internationally recognized for its successful urban renewal efforts. Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District is located at 1150 NW Ninth Ave., providing comfortable, modern accommodations and convenient access to the Pearl District's numerous offerings, ideal for business or leisure travelers.

The six-story, 223-suite hotel offers a variety of layouts that include a studio, and one- and two-bedroom suites. All rooms feature separate living and sleeping areas plus fully equipped kitchens that have a refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker. Floor-to-ceiling windows present views of the vibrant Pearl District, Downtown Portland, the Cascade Mountains and the Willamette River. The hotel provides complimentary high-speed internet access, grocery delivery services, a manager's reception on Monday and Wednesday evenings, and free local and USA Today newspapers to make guests feel at home, no matter the length of their stay.

While being an extended stay Portland hotel, the Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District also features 4,100 square feet of meeting space, inclusive of 2,010-square-foot and 425-square-foot ballrooms and 1,600 square feet of pre-function space. The sustainable building, which aspires to LEED Silver Certification, boasts a 1,600-square-foot courtyard with a fire pit as well as an indoor pool, fitness center, guest laundry facilities and a business library. A full-service bar welcomes the Pearl District community along with hotel guests, and a 24-hour market accompanies the complimentary hot breakfast buffet served daily. 

The Pearl District occupies land on the western banks of the Willamette River with a history tied to the railroads and industrialization of the early 1900s. More recently, it has become a trendy area booming with dozens of breweries and other eateries, community parks, and culturally stimulating art galleries and theaters. Residential enclaves and corporate offices have also contributed to the Pearl District's renaissance. The five-block Brewery Blocks shopping center, iconic Powell's City of Books and Jamison Square are must-see sites in the Pearl District.