The Governor Hotel

Hotel Description:

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a member of Historic Hotels of America The Governor was built in 1909 during the prosperous days following the Lewis and Clark Exposition. The hotel originally called The Seward Hotel was considered one of Portlands finest. Originally billed as the hotel of quiet elegance its guests paid USD1.50 to USD2.00 for a room breakfast included. Postcards and images on display in our lobby show early postcards and our original lobby on 10th Avenue now the entrance to Jakes Grill. The west wing of The Governor was built in 1923 as the Portland Elks Lodge. It was loosely modeled after the Farnese Palace in Rome. Over the years the west wing housed the WPA a WWII induction center and later several Portland businesses. In 2004 the west wing became The Governor Hotels new entrance including a beautifully remodeled and restored lobby and reception area and opening to the public - for the first time in over 50 years - some of the regions most breathtaking and unique meeting and banquet spaces. Welcome to the quiet elegance of Portlands The Governor Hotel. The Seward was designed by architect William C. Knighton Oregons first State Architect. Opened in 1909 The Seward featured Knightons signature details still seen in the ornate art deco gargoyles that surround the original buildings facade and the bell-shaped architectural details seen throughout the hotels original woodwork column panels and even fireplace mantles. The Governor Hotel has been the location for a number of motion pictures including The Temp and My Own Private Idaho. The adjacent West Wing the 1923 Princeton Building masqueraded as the corporate offices of a cookie firm in the film The Temp starring Timothy Hutton and Faye Dunaway. Madonna while filming the steamy and much-maligned legal sexual thriller Body of Evidence did several scenes in the Governor. Portland director Gus Van Sant staged a sequence featuring transients around a bonfire for My Own Private Ida

Check In:  4:00 PM
Check Out:  12:00 PM

Native currency:  American Dollars
Number of floors:  6
Number of rooms:  100
Time zone:  GMT

Restaurants:

Jakes Grill: Jakes Grill features Classic American Grill cuisine. Comfort food entrees such as pot roast sirloin steak prime rib pork chops meat loaf and gravy and other classics dominate the menu all complemented with a traditional bar.

Room Info:

Suite: Penthouse Terrace Suite - Terrace Suites each provide one spacious bedroom and sitting area with king-size bed and terrace with a sweeping city view. Located on the Penthouse floor.
Deluxe: Deluxe Two Double Bed Room - Deluxe Two Double Bed Guest Room.
Superior: Superior Queen - Superior One Queen Bed Guest Room - Charming historic standard room with one queen sized bed.
Standard: Princeton King Room - Newly renovated luxuriously appointed bedrooms each with its own character and charm on secured floors. Offers King sized bed. Desk and oversized sitting chair.
Suite: Penthouse Parlor Suite - Are two-room suites. With one person jetted tub. A king-size bed and fireplace. A connecting living room has a wet bar. Pull-out sofa. Desk. and sitting area.
Superior: Superior King - Standard Rooms that are luxuriously appointed each with its own character and charm.
Deluxe: Deluxe King Room - Light oversized rooms featuring king-size beds and comfortable sitting areas.
Suite: Parlor Suite - Spacious and light filled two room suite includes attached living area which can be closed from the bedroom for privacy . Offers views of bustling downtown Portland. Some rooms offer pull out sleeper sofas.

Meeting Facilities:

Heritage Ballroom:

Hotel Amenities:

(additional fees may apply to certain amenities)

• 220 DC
• Airline Desk
• Brailled Elevators
• Coffee Shop
• Connecting Rooms
• 24 Hour Front Desk
• Double Bed
• Family Plan
• International Direct Dial
• Lounge
• Multilingual
• Public Address System
• Valet Parking
• Bathrobes
• Safe
• Smoke Detectors
• Toilet
• TV Remote Control
• Wheel Chair Access

• Americans with Disabilities ACT ADA Compliant
• ATM/Cash Machine
• Bathroom Telephone
• Coffee Maker in Room
• Copy Service
• Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
• Easel
• FEMA Approved
• Internet Access Complimentary
• Maid Service
• No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
• Projector
• Prayer Mats
• Room Service
• 24 Hour Security
• Sprinklers In Rooms
• Tour Desk
• U.S. Government Fire Safety Approved
• White Board

• Adjoining Rooms
• Porters
• Business Center
• Concierge Desk
• City Center
• Doctor on Call
• Electronic Door Locks
• Fire Alarm with Light
• High speed internet access
• Mini Bar
• Free Newspaper
• Indoor Parking
• Radio
• 24 Hour Room Service
• Shops/Commercial Services
• Telephone
• Turndown Service
• Laundry/Valet Services

• Air Conditioned
• Bidet
• Car Rental Desk
• Concierge
• Data port Available
• Doorman
• Executive Level
• Exercise Gym
• Wireless Internet Access
• Meeting/Banquet Facilities
• Overhead Projector
• Parking
• Restaurant
• Safe Deposit Box
• Single Bed
• Terrace
• TV
• Wake-up Service

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Location Description:
The Governor Hotel is conveniently located within easy walking distance to downtown Portlands theaters restaurants and shopping center including Portlands Pioneer Place with over 90 shops and eateries. At The Governor you ll enjoy a Starbucks Coffee Shop right in our lobby and Jakes Grill one of Portland Oregons most popular restaurants on-site too. This downtown treasure is ideally placed to take advantage of all the city has to offer.

Japanese Gardens2 miles

OMSI5 Miles

PGE Park Stadum.5 miles

Pioneer Place Shopping Mall.5 miles

Portland International Airport PDX

Rose Quarter Sports Arena5 Miles

Zoo5 miles

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