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The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown

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506 S.W. Washington Street Portland, OR 97204

Promotions

Holiday Party Promotion

$89.00 - $129.00
11/01/2024 – 01/31/2025

SONESTA FIRST

Save 3%
04/01/2024 – 12/31/2026

4th Quarter 2024 Promotion

$89.00 - $149.00
10/01/2024 – 12/31/2024

Midweek Promotion

$99.00 - $119.00
02/19/2024 – 03/29/2024

Whimsical Weddings

$99.00 - $179.00
01/29/2024 – 12/31/2024

Team Promotion

$89.00 - $139.00
10/17/2024 – 03/31/2025

The Viscount of Portland’s Big Day Know How

$99.00 - $179.00
01/29/2024 – 03/31/2025

Need dates

  • 12/24/2024 – 12/31/2024

Overview

Chain
Sonesta
Brand
Royal Sonesta
Built
1912
Renovated
2020
Total meeting space
8,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms
221
Venue type
Hotel

Ratings

AAA
4
Northstar
4

Awards

•TripAdvisor Reviews - Friendliest Hotel in the US (2023) •AAA Four Diamond Rating (2023) •Conde Nast Traveler – Top Hotels in The Pacific Northwest, Readers’ Choice Awards (2018) •Conde Nast Traveler – 16 Best Hotels in Portland (2018) •Architectural Digest – The Most Beautiful Hotel in Every State (Oregon, 2017)

Venue Highlights

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • View (garden)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

AV capabilities

  • AV equipment
  • High speed internet

Recreational activities

  • Health club

Venue accessibility

  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Train

Equipment

  • Dance floor
  • Loading dock
  • Portable heaters
  • Portable walls
  • Staging area

Getting Here

Directions From Airport: 12.4 miles, 30 min Portland International Airport 7000 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97218 Get on I-205 S from NE Airport Way 7 min (3.2 mi) Continue on I-205 S. Take I-84 W/US-30 W to SE Morrison Bridge. Take the exit toward City Center from I-84 W/US-30 W 10 min (8.7 mi) Continue on SE Morrison Bridge. Drive to SW Washington St 2 min (0.5 mi) The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown 506 SW Washington St, Portland, OR 97204

Parking

  • Valet parking$49.00 / day

Distance from airport

  • 12 mi. from venue

The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown Meeting Space

Total meeting space8,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms5
Largest room2,324 sq. ft.
Second largest room2,324 sq. ft.
Space (Private)8,000 sq. ft.
Filters

Floor plans

basic
Alder Creek I + II
basic
Frederick & Nelson I
basic
Lipman & Wolfe
basic
Frederick & Nelson II
basic
Alder Creek II & III
basic
Frederick & Nelson III
basic
Alder Creek I
basic
Frederick & Nelson
basic
Lipman & Wolfe II
basic
Lipman & Wolfe I
basic
Club Room
basic
Frederick & Nelson II + III

Guest Rooms

Total guest rooms221
Double (2 beds)38
Suites139
Tax rate16%
Occupancy rate16%

Local Attractions

Powell's City of Books

Shopping
2 mi. away
Powell’s City of Books is the largest used and new bookstore in the world, occupying an entire city block and housing approximately one million books. Located in downtown Portland’s Pearl District, the City of Books has nine color-coded rooms and over 3,500 different sections, offering something for every interest, including an incredible selection of out-of-print and hard-to-find titles. Dozens of acclaimed writers, artists, and thinkers visit each month to read in the Basil Hallward Gallery (located upstairs in the Pearl Room), and a one-of-a-kind Rare Book Room draws bibliophiles from near and far to browse an impressive collection of autographed first editions and other collectible volumes.
1005 w. burnside st.
Portland, OR, US 97209

Pearl District

Business district
2 mi. away
Fashionable and lively, the Pearl District is a shopping destination with hip brands, indie boutiques and the massive Powell's City of Books. Reclaimed warehouse spaces house The Pearl's many bars and restaurants, from craft breweries and artisan coffee shops to fine dining mainstays. Galleries showcase contemporary art, photography and glass works. In summer, families cool off in Jamison Square’s wading fountain.
Portland, OR

Portland Art Museum

Museum
2 minutes away
The Portland Art Museum is the seventh oldest museum in the United States and the oldest on the West Coast. The Museum is internationally recognized for its permanent collection and ambitious special exhibitions, drawn from the Museum’s holdings and the world’s finest public and private collections.
1219 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR, US 97205

OMSI

Museum
1 mi. away
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a science and technology museum in Portland, Oregon, United States. It contains three auditoriums, including a large-screen theatre, planetarium, and exhibition halls with a variety of hands-on permanent exhibits focused on natural sciences, industry, and technology.
1945 SE Water Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Museum
2 mi. away
Founded in 1944, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is one of the nation's leading science museums. OMSI offers 219,000 square feet of brain-powered fun through hundreds of interactive exhibits and hands-on demonstrations. OMSI has five exhibit halls, eight science labs, a giant screen OMNIMAX Dome Theater, the most technologically advanced planetarium in the Pacific Northwest, and the USS Blueback submarine, the last fast-attack diesel-powered submarine built by the U.S. Navy.
1945 SE Water Avenue
Portland, OR, US 97214-3354

OHSU Ariel Tram

Recreation
1 mi. away
The Portland Aerial Tram or OHSU Tram is an aerial tramway in Portland, Oregon, carrying commuters between the city's South Waterfront district and the main Oregon Health & Science University campus, located in the Marquam Hill neighborhood.
3303 SW Bond Ave
Portland, OR 97239

Oregon Historical Society

Historical landmark
2 minutes away
The Oregon Historical Society's mission is preserving and interpreting Oregon's past in thoughtful, illuminating, and provocative ways. Located in the heart of downtown Portland and overlooking the historic South Park Blocks, the Oregon Historical Society offers the blend of the old, the new and the beautiful, creating a memorable venue for all occasions.
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR, US 97205

Keller Auditorium

Theater
1 mi. away
Keller Auditorium, formerly known as the Portland Municipal Auditorium, the Portland Public Auditorium, and the Portland Civic Auditorium, is a performing arts center located on Clay Street in downtown Portland.
222 SW Clay St
Portland, OR 97201

More

Located in the heart of the city’s Central Business District, Royal Sonesta Portland uniquely captures the proud, eclectic spirit of Oregon and its people. Reimagined from the site of one of Portland’s most renowned department stores, Royal Sonesta Portland transcends expectations to create a truly unique hotel experience. With whimsical and vintage touches at every turn, Royal Sonesta Portland invites you to explore not just the hotel itself but the diverse and engaging city it calls home. Our 8226 square feet of recently renovated meeting space has options you haven’t yet dreamt of — all with way more personality and pizzazz than you’re used to from a hotel. This is your event, your way, but we won’t leave all the details up to you. Our expert event staff provides personalized attention throughout the process, from the very first discussion to the moments after the last guest leaves. You’ll never go hungry, either, with catering from the on-site restaurant, Finch on Fifth, offering inventive cuisine that is sure to satisfy. Whether you’re hosting a meeting that’s brilliantly executed, a work function worthy of all your wonderful employees, or a dinner party that dazzles, our event space in the heart of downtown Portland is perfect for you. Not only are our 221 guest rooms decorated in a vibrant, eclectic style that you’re sure to love, but they’re also very spacious — at 300 to 850 square feet. Settle in and make yourself at home. Everything you need is here, from handy umbrellas (just in case it drizzles, it won’t rain on your parade) to wines from nearby Willamette Valley.

Seasonality

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High season
Apr 1 – Aug 31
Shoulder season
Sep 1 – Oct 31
Low season
Jan 1 – Mar 31
Nov 1 – Dec 31

Cancellation Policy

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Additional Information

Meeting space and guest room corridors fully renovated in January 2020.

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