Budget Travel

Portland Hostels Fancy Up Their Game. Just Don't Call Them Hostels.

You're never too old for a fancy hostel stay in Portland, where luxe linens and rooftop bars aim for travelers beyond the backpacking set.

09/14/2023 By Allison Williams

Hotel Design

Portland Hasn't Seen A Boutique Hotel Quite Like This Before

Icelandic import KEX Portland is full of 'historical detritus.'

11/26/2019 By Marty Patail

Design

How This Icelandic Designer Is Bringing World History to a New Portland Hotel

Designer Halfdan Pedersen travelled the world to fill the new Portland expansion of Reyjavik-based KEX.

10/16/2019 By Marty Patail