Courtyard By Marriott Portland City Center, Portland

Courtyard By Marriott Portland City Center - A LEED Gold-certified downtown hotel with 256 rooms, arcade restaurant, and 9500 sq ft of meeting space

Located in Downtown Portland near the Willamette River, the Courtyard features 256 rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, refrigerators, and laptop-compatible safes. This Portland hotel, Marriott's only LEED Gold-certified property, offers a 24-hour fitness center and The Social Spoon restaurant with arcade games. Guest rooms include premium bedding, workspaces, air conditioning, and private bathrooms with bath or shower options. The property provides 9500 square feet of meeting space, including a conference center, plus amenities such as a gift shop, dry cleaning services, and a lobby fireplace. A MAX Light Rail station sits directly across the street, connecting guests to Providence Park, the Moda Center, and Portland International Airport. The Pearl District, Pioneer Square, and Waterfront Park festivals are within walking distance, while Washington Park and the International Rose Test Garden are a 10-minute drive away.

Pros

Pet-friendly accommodations accept animals up to 80 pounds

On-site arcade restaurant serves local craft beers and classic cocktails

Direct MAX Light Rail access to major city attractions

Certified LEED Gold status demonstrates environmental commitment

Cons

Daily pet fee of $48 may be costly for some guests

Limited on-site dining options with only one restaurant