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One of the most environmentally friendly or “green” cities in the United States, Portland's climate is marked by warm, dry summers and rainy but temperate winters. An ideal climate for growing roses, Portland has been known as "The City of Roses" for more than a century. |
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Portland Attractions3D Center of Art and PhotographyFeatured on the PBS program History Detectives the 3D Center is a nonprofit educational institution that is home to an extensive collection of historic and contemporary stereoscopic image and equipment. The Center offers a variety of exhibits, a number of classes and workshops, as well as a gift shop. Located on NW Lovejoy just minutes away from the Downtown Value Inn. 1928 Northwest Lovejoy Street Arlene Schnitzer Concert HallBuilt in 1928 and originally named the Portland Public Theater this 2,776 seat venue features Italian Rococo Revival architecture which was lovingly restored and reopened in 1984. The Schnitzer Concert Hall is home to the Oregon Symphony, Portland Arts & Lectures, the White Bird Dance Company, and many more local performing arts groups. Whether you are going to see your favorite stand-up comic, attend a concert, watch a dance performance, or enjoy any other of the many exciting events held here every year, the Concert Hall is only a few blocks from the Downtown Value Inn. 1037 SW Broadway Hollywood TheatreOriginally a 1500 seat venue, the Hollywood theatre was the last venue in Portland built both as a vaudeville house and as a movie theatre. In 1975 walls were installed in the Theatre's balcony, and projection booths were installed to create three separate auditorium spaces. In addition to showing independent films, the Theatre returned to hosting live events and is now a primary location for Oregon filmmakers to show their work. Memorial ColiseumLocated in the heart of Portland’s historic Rose Quarter the Coliseum is a 12,000 seat arena which opened in 1960 and is home to the Portland Winterhawks hockey team. Over 150 events are hosted at the Memorial Coliseum every year including concerts, rallies, and a number of exciting sporting events. Less than ten minutes away from the hotel. 300 North Winning Way Oaks Amusement ParkOpening in 1905 Oaks Park is one of the oldest continuously operating amusement parks in the U.S. The park features roller coasters, go-karts, bumper cars, a Ferris wheel and other carnival rides open on weekends in the spring and daily during the summer. The park also has a 100’x200’ wooden roller skating rink open Tue-Sun year round. 1 SE Spokane Street Oregon Convention CenterThe Downtown Value Inn is located just minutes away from the largest convention center in the Pacific Northwest. The OCC is the venue for hundreds of exciting events every year, including a wide variety of conventions, banquets, conferences, trade shows, meetings, and expos. This top notch facility is equipped with 50 meeting rooms, 255,000 square feet of exhibit space, 2 grand ballrooms, and ample parking. 777 NE ML King Boulevard Oregon Historical Society MuseumFounded in 1898 the museum houses over 85,000 artifacts including the Portland Penny, the penny that was flipped to decide the name of the city. The museum is home to a number of permanent exhibits including “Oregon My Oregon” and “The Battleship Oregon” as well as hosting a variety of different rotating exhibits throughout the year. Located just a few blocks north of the Downtown Value Inn across the Park Blocks from the Portland Art Museum. 1200 Southwest Park Avenue Oregon Museum of Science and IndustryLocated on the east bank of the Willamette River across from downtown Portland, this facility contains a variety of hands-on exhibits covering the physical sciences, life science, earth science, technology, astronomy, and early childhood education. It also features an OMNIMAX Theater and is home to the USS Blueback submarine, used in the film “The Hunt for Red October”. Oregon ZooFormerly the Washington Park Zoo, it is located two miles southwest of Downtown Portland inside Portland's Washington Park. It includes a narrow-gauge railway that connects to the International Rose Test Garden inside the park. Opened in 1887 after a private animal collector donated his animals to the City of Portland, the 64-acre zoo is now owned by the regional Metro government and has successful breeding programs for California Condors and Asian elephants. PGE ParkHome to the Portland Timbers Major League Soccer team as well as the Portland State University Vikings football team PGE Park is a 20,000 seat multi-purpose stadium in the center of downtown Portland. Recently undergoing a multimillion dollar renovation the newly improved facility is host to a number of exciting sporting events, all just minutes away from the hotel. 1844 Southwest Morrison Street Pittock MansionBuilt in 1909 the Pittock Mansion was constructed as the private residence of the publisher of the Oregonian newspaper Henry Pittock and his wife Georgiana. The Mansion is now a Rose City landmark which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Located at an elevation of 1000’ in the West Hills the location offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Tours of the chateau and the 46 acre estate are conducted daily. 3229 NW Pittock Drive Portland Children’s MuseumFounded in 1946 the Portland Children’s Museum is the sixth oldest children’s museum in the U.S. The 50,000 square foot facility hosts a large number of hands on kid friendly exhibits that are fun and educational. Located in Washington Park adjacent to the Oregon Zoo. Guests can receive a discount on admission when they take TriMet to the museum, either the MAX line or Bus #63. 4015 SW Canyon Road Portland Art MuseumThe city's largest art collection with a variety of touring exhibitions each year and a recently added Modern and Contemporary Art wing. Portland Classical Chinese GardenAn authentic representation of a Suzhou-style walled garden. Portland International RacewayWhether it is NASCAR, drag racing, or motocross the Portland International Raceway (PIR) is the Rose City’s favorite destination for racing fans. Located just south of the Columbia River less than fifteen minutes from the Downtown Value Inn. 1940 North Victory Boulevard Portland Japanese GardenyA breathtaking 5.5 acre traditional Japanese garden located in Washington Park just a short walk from the International Rose Test Garden. First open to the public in 1967 it is considered one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside Japan. 611 SW Kingston Avenue Portland MeadowsSpend a day at the races! Portland Meadows features both Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred horse racing, as well as hosting numerous outdoor concerts and other special events including the Nike Cross Nationals. Also located at the Meadows is an 18 hole golf course. A number of restaurants and concession establishments are available for your dining convenience and there is always free parking. 901 North Schmeer Road Portland Rose FestivalTakes place annually in June and includes parades, dragon boat races, carnival rides at Tom McCall Waterfront park, and dozens of other events. Powell’s City of BooksConsidered the largest independent bookstore in the U.S. and the largest bookstore west of the Mississippi River. Rose Garden ArenaHome to the Portland Trailblazers NBA team. |
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GolfBroadmoor Golf CourseThis beautiful 170 acre 18 hole course has been family owned and operated for over 80 years. Broadmoor has a fine Pro Shop to supply any gear or accessories you might need and after building up an appetite out on the links you can drop by The Divot Restaurant to enjoy a delicious meal in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Walk ins are always welcome but tee times go quickly so reservations are recommended. 3509 NE Columbia Boulevard Eastmoreland Golf CourseOnly ten minutes away from the Downtown Value Inn near Reed College, Eastmoreland Golf Course offers 18 holes of fun and affordable golf in an attractive setting surrounded by Crystal Springs Lake, the Rhododendron Gardens, and Johnson Creek. A 34 tee two-tier driving range is located on the course and the Pro Shop offers a great range of merchandise at competitive prices. The Bar & Grill is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and has banquet facilities available if you wish to book a special event. Reserve a tee time today! 2425 SE Bybee Boulevard Heron Lakes Golf ClubFeaturing two championship courses designed by award winning master architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Heron Lakes offers 36 holes of fun and exciting golf. Both the Great Blue and the Greenback courses feature beautifully landscaped greens and fairways with layouts that offer a challenging round of golf to players of all levels of skill. The Pro Shop carries brand name equipment from FootJoy, Titleist, Ping, TaylorMade, and Tour Edge. No membership is required to enjoy Heron Lakes, but reservations are recommended so that you don’t miss out on your desired tee time. 3500 N. Victory Boulevard |
ShoppingWell-known Portland shopping areas include Downtown Portland, Nob Hill, Pearl District and the Lloyd District. Major malls in the metropolitan area are Bridgeport Village, Washington Square, Clackamas Town Center, Lloyd Center, Vancouver Mall, and Pioneer Place. Bridgeport Village MallThis upscale lifestyle center is the home to dozens of shops, restaurants, and service outlets. Shopping opportunities include Banana Republic, Saks Fifth Avenue, Crate & Barrel, Borders Books & Music, Oregon Scientific, etc. For your dining convenience the Village is home to PF Chang’s China Bistro, California Pizza Kitchen, Romano’s Macaroni Grill and a number of other fine restaurants. The complex also boasts an 18 screen Regal Cinemas Theater which is also equipped with an IMAX venue. Located in Tigard just off of highway I-5 less than 20 minutes south of the Downtown Value Inn. 7455 SW Bridgeport Road Clackamas Town CenterLocated less than a half an hour away from the hotel the Clackamas Town Center features a fantastic number of popular stores including Gifts from Afar, the Duck Store (University of Oregon fan gear), Spencer Gifts, Hot Topic, Fredericks of Hollywood, and Made in Oregon. In addition to the many eateries in the food court a number of fine restaurants are also available in the facility like Claim Jumper, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Panera Bread, Ram Restaurant & Brewery, etc. The mall is also home to Century Theaters which offers 20 screens with stadium seating for a fun and comfortable cinema experience. 12000 SE 82nd Avenue Columbia Sportswear CompanyFor over seventy years Columbia Sportswear has been manufacturing high quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and accessories for the whole family. With a large comfortable showroom featuring a vast selection of Columbia merchandise, the company’s flagship store is just a few blocks away from the hotel at the corner of Broadway and Taylor. 911 Southwest Broadway Lloyd CenterOne of the largest malls in Oregon is just a short trip from the Downtown Value Inn. In addition to the big name department names like Macy’s, Marshalls, Sears, Nordstrom, Ross, and Old Navy, Lloyd Center is also home to a huge selection of other stores like Brookstone, Captain Henry’s Pirate Store, Excalibur Cutlery & Gifts, Forever 21, Shiekh Shoes, and many many more. More than a dozen restaurants are located in the mall offering a range of different cuisines including All American Ice Cream, Cajun & Grill, Chicken Connection, Steak Escape, Villa Pizza etc. 2201 Lloyd Center Nike Factory StoreA fantastic selection of quality Nike brand footwear, clothing, and accessories is available at substantial discounts at their Factory Store located on Martin Luther King Blvd. just a short distance away from the hotel. 2650 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard NiketownEnormous collection of the most current Nike fashions and apparel all under one roof. Portland’s Niketown is within a few minutes walking distance from the Downtown Value Inn. 930 Southwest 6th Avenue Pioneer PlaceLocated only a few blocks from the Downtown Value Inn Pioneer Place has everything you need to enjoy a fantastic shopping experience. Among the malls over 60 stores are popular shopping destinations like Eddie Bauer, Trade Secret, Ann Taylor, Bath & Body Works, Fossil, Gap, Something Silver, and Victoria’s Secret. Exploring the mall giving you an appetite? More than a dozen different restaurants and eateries offer patrons a wide selection of cuisines to choose from. Also, if you care to take in a film, Regal Cinemas operates a six screen movie theater on the fourth level of the complex. 700 SW Fifth Avenue UwajimayaOregon’s premiere Asian market offers Japanese and other Asian groceries, fresh seafood, quality meats, sake, imported Japanese beer, and a full service deli. The gift department has dishes and other kitchen tools, toys, and other high quality imported merchandise. There is also a Kinokuniya bookstore located in the store as well as Pacific Northwest Cosmetics and the Hakatamono Japanese restaurant. Less than a fifteen minute drive from the hotel. 10500 Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Washington SquareOne of the most popular malls in Oregon, Washington Square features a wide selection of retail locations including Abercrombie & Fitch, L'Occitane en Provence, Sanrio, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, etc. as well as fine eateries such as The Cheesecake Factory, Newport Bay, and The Thirsty Lion. The mall is located in Tigard just a short drive from the hotel, it is also easily accessible by TriMet’s Washington Square Transit Center located on the premises. 9585 Southwest Washington Square Road |
DiningDelivered DishIf you prefer to stay in rather than dining out Portland has an innovative delivery service which can bring the best food from some of the Rose City’s most popular restaurants right to your door. In the delivery area that services the Downtown Value Inn there are over 80 restaurants to choose from including such great locations as El Ranchito, DeNicola’s Italian, Kornblatt’s Deli, NoHo’s Hawaiian, Sansai Japanese Grill, and Typhoon. Orders can be made online, by fax, or phone. Menus are available to browse on the Delivered Dish web site. 1100 SE Taylor Street E-San Thai CuisineA fabulous family-owned and operated restaurant located on the corner of 2nd Ave. and Pine just south of Burnside. E-San’s extensive menu of authentic Thai dishes include a large variety of appetizers, noodles, stir-fry dishes, seafood, curries, and fried rice. Take out and delivery services are available. 133 SW 2nd Avenue Higgins Restaurant and BarGourmet dining in a space evoking the spirit of a classic French bistro. Seafood, charcuterie, and other specialties served daily. Higgins also has an extensive wine list and serves an impressive selection of both local and imported beers. Just a few blocks from the hotel. 1239 Southwest Broadway India HouseLocated at the corner of 11th Street and Morrison the India House offers a great variety of Indian cuisine including biryani, a wide selection of curries, and tandoori breads, meats, and seafood. A twelve course all-you-can-eat buffet lunch is served every day Mon.-Sat. Beverages include soft drinks, juice, lassi, tea, and both local and imported beers. 1038 SW Morrison Street Jake’s Famous CrawfishEstablished in 1892 Jake’s is a seafood lover’s dream. The restaurant flies in an extensive variety of the freshest fish and seafood every day. Enjoy sumptuous appetizers, tender steak, and lovingly prepared seafood such as cedar plank salmon, Dungeness crab, or crawfish étouffée in an elegant comfortable atmosphere. This Portland landmark is very popular so reservations are highly recommended. 401 SW 12th Avenue Kells Irish Restaurant & PubVoted #1 Irish Establishment in the U.S. Kells offers Irish cuisine, Guinness on tap, a fun relaxing atmosphere, and live Irish music seven nights a week. Kells is a great place to enjoy televised sporting events with friends. Breakfast is also available Saturday and Sunday mornings. 112 Southwest 2nd Avenue Morton’s the Steakhouse PortlandMorton’s is famous for its aged USDA Prime steaks, fresh succulent seafood, irresistible appetizers, and scrumptious desserts. The dining room is open for dinner seven nights a week and reservations are strongly recommended. Morton’s Portland location is situated only a short walk from the hotel. 213 Southwest Clay Street Murata RestaurantAuthentic Japanese cuisine including tempura, sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, etc. All served in a soothing Zen-like atmosphere. Tatami rooms are available upon request but they are popular so reservations are recommended. Located on Market Street just a short walk from the hotel. 200 Southwest Market Street # P105 Schmizza Pub & GrubLocated right here in the hotel the Schmizza Pub offers pizza by the slice as well as whole pies, a selection of specialty pastas, sandwiches, sides, salads and a full bar. Sports fans will appreciate the seven televisions broadcasting their favorite games. The restaurant also offers free Wi-Fi service. http://www.schmizza.com/index.php/companies/15/16/Schmizza-Pub-Grub---Twenty-One SuperDogFor an excellent casual dining experience you should visit SuperDog. Featured on Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels SuperDog offers a fantastic selection of gourmet sausages and hot dogs. You can select from more than a dozen toppings, and a variety of tasty sides are available to round out your meal. Beverages include soft drinks, juice, bottled water, and both domestic and Micro Brew beers. 1438 Southwest Park Avenue Todai Japanese RestaurantA fantastic all-you-can-eat seafood and sushi buffet restaurant located on the third level of Pioneer Place. Todai offers a vast menu of sushi and sashimi as well as tempting salads, fifteen different hot entrees, as well as a wide selection of dessert items. Discounts and specials available for kids 12 and under, seniors (65+), and patrons celebrating their birthday. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. 340 SW Morrison Street #4305 |
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Our front desk staff is always happy to assist with restaurant recommendations and reservations. |
Medical ServicesWhether you are going to visit a friend or a loved one who is a patient or if you are seeking treatment for yourself the Downtown Value Inn is conveniently located near some of the best hospitals in Oregon. The following locations are just south of the hotel only minutes away. Oregon Health & Science Unviersity (OHSU)3181 SW Sam Jackson Park RoadPortland, OR 97239 Portland Veterans Affaird Medical Center3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Road Shriners Hospital for Children3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Road |
TransportationThe Rose City is proud of its extensive public transportation network, operated by TriMet. Most locations in the Portland Metro area are within convenient reach by bus or by rail. Public transport can often be cheaper than paying for gas and parking. Information on fares, discounts for students and seniors, and an interactive Trip Planner are available at TriMet’s web site A number of dependable taxi services are also available throughout the Portland Metro area for your convenience, contact the front desk to arrange an immediate pickup or schedule one for a later time. |
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