T h u r s d a y , M a r c h 0 5 , 2 0 0 9
For my girlfriend's Birthday, I decided to take her on a little vacation in town. We spent one incredible night at
The Nines Hotel, located in the old Meier & Frank building (now Macy's) in Downtown Portland. A quaint entrance on the bottom floor consists of four elevator doors, a concierge and usually two staff/valets on hand. When you enter the elevator, the only floor you can reach without a key card is the 8th which is home to the main Hotel lobby and Urban Farmer, The Nines Steak House and Bar.
We set off to retrieve our reservation first then took a peek around the art filled lobby and Urban Farmer. The set up for Urban Farmer is effortless offering a traditional sit down dinner area, a common area that consists of different setups for hanging out where you are able to order drinks and Happy Hour items from the Bar. The last area is the Bar where we would find ourselves a bit later after checking into our room. The Bar Happy Hour offered a number of great dishes that included an American version of Kobe Beef sliders, a well seasoned and battered bouquet of fries, smokey fondue and a foul looking but delicious black bean soup. Not to mention we tried our hand at the daily punch, and for $3 it tastes amazing and gets the job done quickly.
Afterward we went back to the room for awhile before meeting up with some friends at EastBurn (review coming soon.) We headed back to the room after a few drinks and retired in the comfortable perfect setting of our hotel room at The Nines.
Other things to consider, the 24 hour fitness and business center, and there is Wi-Fi of course in every room. I think Hannah even updated her Facebook a couple times from the room. There is also a great deal going on until April 18th where you can book a room at this lux hotel for only $99. If you head up the room ladder a bit all the prices come down too, the deal isn't only limited to the $99 room. The same discount you receive on that room is the same if you choose a better room. The $99 rooms look over the Atrium/Urban Farmer/Lobby area while for just a bit more you can get a room with an even better view. Ask for something facing the Southside or Pioneer Square. I did this and they accommodated my every need. They even said if I didn't care for the room upon check-in they would gladly switch it right away.
In the near future, another restaurant will be opening on the rooftop allowing for a wonderful dining experience and a spectacular view I'm sure.
Around The Nines you will find a ton of local art in the rooms, lobby...etc. This was right outside the elevator on our floor.
Not pictured here is the business desk off to the immediate left; it's quite large actually. The king sized bed was plush and comfortable while our attentions were hardly ever focused on the extra large flatscreen. However, it did carry some of the hottest theatrical releases of the past two months.
This was our view from the 11th floor of the hotel.
A little Champ for our Check in.
An alarm clock that is Ipod ready is a nice touch!
A large closet with all sorts of hangers and a safe. You know, for keeping things "safe."
The Bathroom was amazing it featured a plethora of towels, about 16 to be exact and in all sizes. The biggest towel could wrap my girl and I easily. The shower was amazing too, large enough to fit four people in it.
Stocked full and ready to take all of your funds.
words & images - Keith
