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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Best Portland Boutique Hotels: The Hi-Lo

    Published: April 17, 2018 / Updated: October 1, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Best Portland Boutique Hotels: The Hi-Lo

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    The Hi-Lo Hotel is a modern boutique hotel in downtown Portland, Oregon, offering a quiet, relaxing stay in the heart of the city. 

    Portland Boutique Hotels: The Hi-Lo

    My husband and I recently celebrated our 17th anniversary. I KNOW - we got married when we were babies, y'all. ;)

    Since we were leaving later that week for a spring break Oregon coast family vacation, we decided to do a weekend staycation close to home. With so many hotels in downtown Portland, which to choose?

    I'm so glad we chose to stay at the Hi-Lo Hotel!

    Full video review below, and also on the Urban Bliss Life YouTube Channel.

    Best Portland Boutique Hotels: Hi-Lo in Downtown

    Hi-Lo Hotel downtown Portland, Oregon

    A boutique hotel that is part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, the Hi-Lo Hotel is centrally located in downtown Portland, between 3rd and 4th Avenues on Stark Street. It's next to a great food cart pod, longtime downtown brunch fave Mother's Bistro, and right next door to Portland's oldest restaurant (since 1879!): Huber's Cafe.

    Portland Boutique Hotels: The Hi-Lo lobby
    Hi-Lo Hotel downtown Portland, Oregon

    The lobby has chic industrial bones made warm and inviting with bold jewel tones mixed with muted vintage pastels. The reception desk is a simple stand alone kiosk, right next to a minimalist hotel shop. More than your average hotel gift shop, The Merchant sells an impressive offering of local tees, baseball caps, coffees, wines, teas, artisan food and beverage products, and more.

    Lo Bar & Alto Bajo restaurant

    Hi-Lo Hotel downtown Portland, Oregon

    When you enter the lobby, to the left you will find the Lo Bar, which connects you to Alto Bajo restaurant.

    Alto Bajo is a full restaurant serving Mexican-inspired breakfast, lunch, and dinner; the Lo Bar is a great place to grab a drink and a few bites. You can see some of Alto Bajo Chef Chip Barnes' cooking in my post about Chehalem Winery and the Hi-Lo Cuvee.

    I love the way the Lo Bar is designed: open, spacious, minimal, with lots of seating. In addition to the bar, there's a long communal table in the middle, a few small intimate two-seaters, and seating with four-seater and two-seater tables along the wall that connects to the hotel entrance. It's what makes it one of the best Portland boutique hotels.

    Portland Boutique Hotels: Lo Bar
    Hi-Lo Hotel downtown Portland, Oregon
    Hi-Lo Hotel downtown Portland, Oregon
    Hi-Lo Hotel downtown Portland, Oregon

    Oh, and there's a swing. In the middle of the Lo Bar. There's also one in the middle of the hotel lobby. Talk about Instagram-worthy!
    Hi-Lo Hotel downtown Portland, Oregon Cuvee
    Hi-Lo Hotel downtown Portland, Oregon Lo Bar FriesHi-Lo Hotel downtown Portland, Oregon

    Lo Bar Hours: 
    Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am – 11:00pm, and Friday & Saturday: 11:00am – Midnight

    Alto Bajo Hours: 
    Breakfast: Monday - Friday 6:30am – 10:30am
    Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:00am – 2:00pm
    Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 7:00am – 2:00pm
    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, closed Sunday

    Best Portland Boutique Hotels: Hi-Lo Rooms & Suites

    The 120 rooms and suites at the Hi-Lo Hotel are similarly decorated in a minimal, artistic manner. We stayed in a One Bedroom Suite, which had a nice separate sitting area with large screen television, separate bedroom with king bed, closet, desk, and massive windows to let the light in during the day and blocking curtains to keep the light out at night. The bathroom was equally spacious, with a roomy shower.

    Hi-Lo Hotel downtown Portland, Oregon
    Hi-Lo Hotel downtown Portland, Oregon
    Hi-Lo Hotel downtown Portland, Oregon
    Hi-Lo Hotel downtown Portland, Oregon


      

    One of the fun amenities that each room offers at the Hi-Lo Hotel is the ability to turn on the heated floors. Since these are tile floors and not your typical carpeted hotel floors, the heated floors feel fantastic - especially to help you wake up to a new day!

    Portland Boutique Hotels: The Hi-Lo

    Here's the view from our 4th floor suite. Even though the Hi-Lo Hotel is right in downtown Portland, we found the room to be extremely quiet for the location.

    Final Thoughts

    My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at the Hi-Lo Hotel. While I fell in love with the modern decor and design, the Lo Bar, and the quiet, comfortable suite, what really made this hotel stand out was the friendly, welcoming service from every staff person we encountered during our stay. Each person was extremely helpful and so kind.

    Who should stay at the Hi-Lo Hotel? It's ideal for young professionals, business travelers, and creatives. We found it to be an amazing staycation getaway as a couple. While this would be a place we would consider staying with our two kids (ages 11 and almost 14), who love more modern hotels like the Hi-Lo, I am not sure I would stay here with a baby or toddler.

    If you're traveling to Portland, Oregon, or if you live here and are looking for a peaceful, relaxing getaway in town, I'd definitely recommend the Hi-Lo Hotel. It's a hip oasis in the midst of buzzing downtown.

    VIDEO: The Hi-Lo Hotel

    I made a little travel video of our stay at the Hi-Lo Hotel! Check it out here (and don't forget to subscribe to the Urban Bliss Life You Tube channel!)

    Stay at the Hi-Lo Hotel

    Hi-Lo Hotel
    320 SW Stark Street
    Portland, Oregon 97204
    971-222-2100
    info@hi-lo-hotel.com

    To make your reservations and for more information, visit the Hi-Lo Hotel website.

    More Portland Boutique Hotels

    • AC Hotel
    • The Nines
    • The Duniway

    What feature of the Hi-Lo Hotel looks most appealing to you? 

    I received a complimentary media stay but as always, all opinions and photos are my own. I've recommended the Hi-Lo to several friends and think you will enjoy a stay here, too! 

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      1. Kyla Jocson says

        April 28, 2018 at 3:29 am

        That Lo Bar looks so Instagram-worthy! Thanks for the pictures, Marlynn! :)

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          May 02, 2018 at 7:11 pm

          Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the post! :)

      2. Danielle says

        April 19, 2018 at 12:41 am

        Your pictures! So pretty! I'll have to keep this one on the list for when we need to stay in Portland or for when friends come to visit me from Oklahoma :)

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 25, 2018 at 9:53 pm

          Thanks so much, Danielle!

      3. Nicole says

        April 18, 2018 at 3:52 pm

        Looks amazing, I love Autograph collection hotels. My BF is a Marriott platinum member, so we stay at Marriott hotels quite frequently. Stayed at a lovely Autograph collection hotel in Breda, The Netherlands, you should check it out if you ever make it over to Europe!

        Did you have any Marriott status?

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 25, 2018 at 9:53 pm

          Me too! I bet your trip to the Netherlands was amazing! I'd love to go!

      4. Patti says

        April 18, 2018 at 2:31 pm

        Looks like my kind of hotel. I love a more modern decor and a good location is a must.

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 25, 2018 at 9:51 pm

          I 100% agree! :)

      5. kayla says

        April 18, 2018 at 2:31 pm

        This looks amazing! I want to visit :)

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 25, 2018 at 9:51 pm

          You should! :)

      6. Rachel Lloyd says

        April 18, 2018 at 10:46 am

        I love all the decor choices!!! Its simply beautiful. I need to check it out asap :)

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 25, 2018 at 9:51 pm

          Me too! It's gorgeous! Thanks, Rachel!

      7. Jennifer Maune says

        April 18, 2018 at 12:08 am

        The hotel looks so pretty! Love the little bonus of the heated floors! Happy anniversary!

        -Jennifer

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      8. Lauren says

        April 17, 2018 at 10:53 pm

        Whoa, 17 years. Congratulations! My older brother lives in Portland, I will have to check out this hotel next time I'm there!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 25, 2018 at 9:50 pm

          Thanks, Lauren! You definitely will! It's so nice!

      9. Leah says

        April 17, 2018 at 9:42 pm

        This hotel has such a great vibe. I love the decor and it looks like such a neat place to stay. Thanks for sharing your experience!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 25, 2018 at 9:50 pm

          It totally does! Thanks, Leah! :)

      10. Kelsey says

        April 17, 2018 at 8:25 pm

        This hotel looks lovely!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 25, 2018 at 9:49 pm

          It really is! Thanks for dropping by, Kelsey! :)

      11. Erin @ Platings and Pairngs says

        April 17, 2018 at 12:53 pm

        The HiLo Hotel is such a beautiful space - I want to move in! And, totally obsessed with Alto Bajo's ceviche and wine collaborations too! What a great spot for a Portland stay-cation!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 25, 2018 at 9:49 pm

          Right?! I'm in love! :)

      12. Kerri Wigle says

        April 17, 2018 at 12:40 pm

        What a unique and beautiful place to go. Thanks for sharing!!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 25, 2018 at 9:48 pm

          Of course! I'm glad you enjoyed the post! :)

      13. Jocelyn says

        April 17, 2018 at 12:11 pm

        Your photos really made this post! I'm bookmarking this to for when I plan my next trip to Portland!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 25, 2018 at 9:48 pm

          Thank you, Jocelyn! Do it! :)

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