Explore Portland while staying in the safe and trendy cultural district of downtown Portland
Nestled in the South Park Blocks of Portland's Cultural District, our downtown Portland hotel is a short walk from Portland Art Museum, Keller Auditorium, Portland State University, and many other downtown Portland "must see" attractions.
Stroll through Portland's West End on your way to Providence Park to catch a Portland Timbers Game or hop on the famous Portland Streetcar on your way to shop and eat your way through the Pearl District and NW 23rd Ave. Whether you are here for the art, shopping or the food scene, Hotel Vance is the perfect home base while visiting Portland.
Portland Art Museum
Visit the Portland Art Museum and check out the many exhibits on display. Explore the exhibitions and stroll through the sculpture park, tour the entire museum and attend various events and programs.
Portland’5 – Center for the Arts
If you love the performing arts, then check out The Portland'5 Theaters - home of the Broadway in Portland series. The Portland'5 Theaters hosts over 1,000 musical, dance, theater, and lecture performances yearly in their 5 theaters.
Providence Park
Portland is known as "Soccer City USA" thanks to Providence Park serving as the home turf for both the MLS Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns FC. When "Soccer City USA" is sleeping, catch a Portland State University football game, go Vikings!
Pioneer Place Shopping Mall
Enjoy tax-free shopping at Portland's premium shopping mall, Pioneer Place. Home to Apple, H&M, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Zara, and many other retail outlets. Need a break? Catch a movie at Regal Theaters or grab a bite and bowl a round or two at Punch Bowl Social.
Washington Park
Home to the Oregon Zoo, The International Rose Test Garden, Portland Japanese Garden and miles of hiking trails, Washington Park is a must see for the whole family. Where else can you stop to smell the roses, enjoy a hike, and visit an Elephant Land all in one day?
Eat Like a Local
Portland's food-cart scene is legendary. We are home to over 500 food carts located in 23 different "pods" throughout the city. Thanks to those impressive stats, Bon Appétit magazine and CNN declared Portland home to the world's best street food! Hop on a bike from BIKETOWN and get to eating.
Pearl District
Known as "The Pearl of Portland " this chic neighborhood houses some of Portland's top restaurants, craft breweries, art galleries and boutique shops. #1 must see? Powell's City of Books, the worlds largest independent bookstore.