Openings

New Pacific Northwest Hotels, Resorts, and Getaways to Know

Luxury tents, saunas, ocean views, and an attic library.

09/17/2025 By Isabel Lemus Kristensen and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Editor's Note

The Willamette Valley’s Transformational Decade

Oregon wine country introduced me to the world of vino. Ten years later, it’s growing in its own way.

09/03/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Swimming

Portland Hotels with Outdoor Pools for Summer Splashing

Why should tourists have all the fun? Avoid the city's overcrowded public pools by treating yourself to a lil' staycation.

08/26/2025 By Margaret Seiler and Isabel Lemus Kristensen

Soil Deposit

The Luxe Conglomerate Quietly Gaining Ground in the Willamette Valley

New money famously draws skepticism when coming into the valley. What’s different about the Ground’s mini wellness empire?

07/29/2025 By Jordan Michelman

Summer Weekends

Eugene Is Oregon’s Underrated Wine and Dining Destination

Tasting flights, Trinidadian doubles, and tantalizing views.

07/23/2025 By Andrea Damewood

Willamette Valley

When in Wine Country, Sleep Among the Vines

Willamette Valley wineries have turned grain silos and farmhouses into boutique inns and vacation rentals.

07/22/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Summer Weekends

Portland Staycation: Dinner and a Movie (and a Swim)

Craft a dreamy weekend out of the house without leaving the metro area.

07/21/2025 By Margaret Seiler

Getaway

Where to Stay in Willamette Valley Wine Country

Hotels, inns, and a trailer park for an overnight in the Valley.

07/15/2025 By Alex Frane, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, and Matthew Trueherz

No Reservations

Is Downtown Portland’s Tourism Industry Bouncing Back?

Five years after COVID, Portland hotels are filling back up—but nowhere near 2019 levels.

06/09/2025 By Winston Ross Illustrations by Matthew Billington

Rest Your Head

Where to Stay in the Columbia River Gorge

Historic hotels, micro-cabins with private soaking tubs, and triple-stack bunk rooms await in Portland's backyard.

05/06/2025 By Rebecca Jacobson and Portland Monthly Staff

Editor's Note

Portland’s West Side Is Cooler Than You Think

With its blend of unique shops, ambitious restaurants, and beautiful architecture, the west side deserves a second look.

04/09/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Turnkey Boutique Inn for Sale in White Salmon

This Gorge property has six curated guest suites, a bar/lounge, and owner's quarters. Could this be your next life?

04/04/2025 By Melissa Dalton

Oregon Is for Lovers

6 Romantic Getaways in Oregon

Vintage trailers? Sprawling ranch? Luxurious coastal spa? Take your pick.

02/03/2025 By Portland Monthly Staff

City Soak

A Luxe Hotel and Thermal Spa Opens in NE Portland

Cascada brings thermal pools, fitness classes, and Portuguese-Japanese dining to the Alberta Arts district.

01/15/2025 By Alex Frane

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Petite Condo in a Building with Big History

Culture aficionados will be in heaven.

12/13/2024 By Melissa Dalton

Travel

9 Grand Lodges of the Pacific Northwest

For every season, there’s a dream destination.

11/07/2024 Edited by Ramona DeNies By Portland Monthly Staff

Hotel, Motel

Roots of a Scene: The Jupiter’s 20 Years on East Burnside

Blitzen Trapper will headline the hotel’s birthday block party celebrating its decades as a cultural touchstone.

08/22/2024 By Matthew Trueherz

The Shining

Sleeping with Ghosts at Heceta Head Lighthouse’s Haunted B&B

The old lighthouse keepers' quarters, now a cozy inn, are reportedly home to a ghost named Rue. We paid a visit.

08/21/2024 By Jessi Bunch

Retreat Yourself

You Deserve a DIY Creative Retreat

Regardless of whether you call yourself an artist, a quick getaway offers both respite and play.

08/06/2024 By Erica Berry Illustrations by Mark Wang

Heating Up

After Six Years, Hot Springs Resort Kah-Nee-Ta Has Reopened. Here’s What to Expect.

The Warm Springs resort is home to mineral soaking tubs, kid-friendly pools, and private cabanas with river views.

07/24/2024 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden