What's it like in South Waterfront?

Travelers to the South Waterfront neighborhood in Portland will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for South Waterfront travel tips? Be sure to check out Portland Aerial Tram and Zidell Yards while you're in the neighborhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Waterfront, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in South Waterfront.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to South Waterfront?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your trip to South Waterfront, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do around this Portland neighborhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in South Waterfront are Portland Aerial Tram and Zidell Yards. When you're sightseeing in Portland, Oregon Zoo and Moda Center are also worth a stop.

How can I get around South Waterfront and the greater Portland area?

If you want to see more of the city, S Bond & Lane Stop is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include S Moody & Gaines Stop and S Lowell & Bond Stop.

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1. Hyatt House Portland/Downtown

Downtown Portland, 1.3 km from South Waterfront

Regina

NT$4,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/RiverPlace

Downtown Portland, 1.3 km from South Waterfront

Li Yan

NT$5,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

3. Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center

Lloyd District, 3.9 km from South Waterfront

NT$5,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

4. Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection

Lloyd District, 3.9 km from South Waterfront

Misty

NT$4,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

5. University Place Hotel & Conference Center

Downtown Portland, 1.5 km from South Waterfront

Trisha

NT$3,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

6. The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

Downtown Portland, 2.1 km from South Waterfront

Synthia

NT$4,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District

Pearl District, 3.4 km from South Waterfront

Carmen

NT$4,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

8. The Paramount Hotel

Downtown Portland, 2.6 km from South Waterfront

RYAN

NT$4,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

9. Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District

Pearl District, 4 km from South Waterfront

Farzana

NT$5,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

10. AC Hotel by Marriott Portland Downtown, OR

Downtown Portland, 2.4 km from South Waterfront

Daren

NT$5,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

11. Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center

Downtown Portland, 2.9 km from South Waterfront

Jennifer

NT$4,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

12. Hilton Portland Downtown

Downtown Portland, 2.5 km from South Waterfront

Manuel

NT$4,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

13. Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown Convention Center by IHG

Lloyd District, 4.2 km from South Waterfront

Ociel

NT$4,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown

Downtown Portland, 2.9 km from South Waterfront

Blake

NT$5,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

15. The Hotel Zags Portland

Downtown Portland, 2.1 km from South Waterfront

Jorge

NT$4,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

16. Hotel Vance, Portland, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Downtown Portland, 2.3 km from South Waterfront

Allysen

NT$4,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

17. The Bidwell Marriott Portland

Downtown Portland, 2.8 km from South Waterfront

Vinesh

NT$6,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland

Lloyd District, 4.1 km from South Waterfront

Anand

NT$4,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

19. Staypineapple, Hotel Rose, Downtown Portland

Downtown Portland, 2.4 km from South Waterfront

Lilybeth

NT$4,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

20. Moxy Portland Downtown

Downtown Portland, 2.9 km from South Waterfront

Chelsee

NT$4,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Where to stay in South Waterfront

Find the best South Waterfront areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Portland

Explore the Portland Art Museum, Oregon Historical Society, and Tom McCall Waterfront Park in this central business district with high-rise buildings. Enjoy walkable streets, and easily access public transportation like MAX light rail and Portland Streetcar.

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Northeast Portland

Inner Northeast Portland boasts shopping areas like Lloyd District and Alberta Arts District, while the area near Burnside Bridge offers a lively nightlife with bars such as The Chesterfield and music venues like The Doug Fir Lounge.

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Pearl District

Discover art galleries like Elizabeth Leach Gallery, dine at diverse restaurants, and unwind in public plazas such as Jamison Square. Easily navigate with the Portland Streetcar and explore nearby iconic Powell's City of Books.

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Southeast Portland

Stretching from the Willamette River to Gresham, Southeast Portland boasts the scenic Mt. Tabor Park and the quirky Hawthorne district with its subculturally oriented shops. Don't miss exploring Reed College campus!

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Southwest Portland

Downtown Portland boasts cultural, educational, and retail hotspots, with attractions like Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland Art Museum, and Pioneer Place mall. Enjoy pedestrian-friendly streets and unique residential areas in Southwest Portland.

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Top South Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente servicio, todo muy limpio por un costo abordable Gracias!"

The Paramount Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Always love staying at The Paramount Hotel when visiting downtown Portland. This hotel is in such a convenient location to most places we are visiting. Rooms are spacious and well kept. They also offer late night drinks and food at the bar located inside the building as well as a breakfast at the dining room restaurant."

The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Ótima localização percorri todas as atrações a pé. Hall do Hotel lindíssima, assim como a decoração do quarto; disponibilizam um piano, o que proporciona distração para aqueles que tocam este instrumento. Owen, o destaco no atendimento do check in e outras informações prestadas “no front desk”"

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Our top choices for South Waterfront hotels

1. Hyatt House Portland/Downtown

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/RiverPlace

3. Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center

4. Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection

5. University Place Hotel & Conference Center

6. The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District

8. The Paramount Hotel

9. Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District

10. AC Hotel by Marriott Portland Downtown, OR

11. Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center

12. Hilton Portland Downtown

13. Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown Convention Center by IHG

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown

15. The Hotel Zags Portland

16. Hotel Vance, Portland, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

17. The Bidwell Marriott Portland

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland

19. Staypineapple, Hotel Rose, Downtown Portland

20. Moxy Portland Downtown

Where to stay in South Waterfront

Downtown Portland

Northeast Portland

Pearl District

Southeast Portland

Southwest Portland

Top South Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR

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