About The Paramount Hotel Portland
The Paramount Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel in the heart of Portland. It operates a no party and noise policy, which makes this hotel perfect for a quiet and relaxing getaway.
A range of comfortable rooms and suites feature king or queen size beds and a private bathroom. Other standard amenities include a colour television, a drinks maker and a desk. Wi-Fi and complimentary brand toiletries are provided.
The Fitness Center is open 24/7 and offers two treadmills, an exercise bike and weights. Guests also have access to the computers and laser printer in the hotel’s Business Center.
Swank restaurant, located on-site, is the place to experience fine dining throughout the day. The Paramount Hotel’s Swine Moonshine + Whiskey Bar offers a selection of bar snacks and alcoholic drinks.
Director Park is opposite the hotel and The Portland Art Museum with collections from around the world is also close-by.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Great location in the centre of Portland
Many guests welcome the fact that The Paramount is conveniently located close to public transport links and some of the popular tourist attractions in Portland. The Max Light Rail system serves many parts of the city and Pioneer Square station is a short walk away and offers connections to the Portland International Airport and the Portland Expo Center. Pioneer Place Mall, a few blocks from the hotel, offers over 100 shops and restaurants.
positive:
Popular restaurant and whiskey bar
Guests enjoy the food served in the hotel's restaurant Swank and also enjoy the range of drinks available in the Swine Moonshine + Whiskey Bar. Swank's menu offers a selection of meat and seafood dishes which incorporates local ingredients where possible such as Oregon steelhead trout and Netarts Bay oysters. Swine Bar's selection of whiskeys is also impressive and the two happy hours each evening are a great time to sample their wares.
positive:
Wi-Fi fast and reliable
Guests report the Wi-Fi here is fast and reliable, so you won't have any problems surfing the internet during your stay.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Bathrooms sometimes disappointing
Some guests felt that the quality of the private bathrooms could be improved with perhaps some refurbishment and updating being in order. In particular, the showers do not seem to be very efficient, with some reports of the water pressure being insufficient or the water temperature being too cold.
negative:
Hotel considered overpriced by some
A few guests questioned whether this hotel was too expensive when considering the level of service and amenities provided. In particular, the daily fee for the 24-hour valet car parking was described as very pricey.
negative:
No issues reported
So far, no recent negative opinion has been expressed by guests about this hotel.