You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when visiting Southwest Portland. Hoyt Arboretum is a good place to kick off here, but there are many other worthwhile spots to check out. Oregon Zoo, Portland State University, and Portland Japanese Garden are not far from the nature reserve and will top off your day nicely.

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Mark Spencer Hotel

Downtown Portland

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$477

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Dec 30 - Jan 4

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Burbank (BUR) to Portland (PDX)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,734 reviews)

Overall great location, friendly staff, the bed was top tier!!

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Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

Central Area

$582

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Dec 22 - Dec 27

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Orange County (SNA) to Portland (PDX)

9/10 Wonderful! (347 reviews)

The bed was very comfortable, the whole place is well maintained and clean. The restaurant part of it makes excellent home made pasta. The only negative was that the building could get a little noisy - but not a huge deal and not really the hotel's fault

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The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

Downtown Portland

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$607

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Dec 30 - Jan 4

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Burbank (BUR) to Portland (PDX)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Stayed one night for an event. I had a comfortable and amazing stay at The Nines, it has all what a luxury hotel should have I anticipated. From the friendly concierge,

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Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River

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Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour

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Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour

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Portland: 2-hour Lunch Cruise on the Willamette River

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Beginner's Glass Blowing Lessons in Portland, Oregon

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World Forestry Center

Get insights into all aspects of forests and trees, learning how they grow and how they are used around the world.

Portland Japanese Garden

Tranquility abounds in these idyllic Japanese gardens, said by many to be the most authentic outside of Japan.

Washington Park

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Rose Garden Children's Park

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