Super great stay. I used to live in Portland and still come once a month for work, and usually stay on the outskirts to avoid the hustle and bustle (and endless search for parking), but this time, my fiance and I were down for an un-fun situation, so figured we'd treat ourselves for an afternoon and evening taking in a few sights and bites around town. We hesitantly booked the Royal Sonesta knowing it was right in the middle of everything, but they sweetened the deal with a parking package, so we figured why not...let's see what happens. And we loved it. We're both Wes Anderson fans and for some reason it was hard not to feel like we walked onto the offspring of one of his sets and a quaint chateau in coastal Basque country. The carpets were super trippy, the decor super bizarre and the vibe was upscale sarcastic chic - almost like they were aiming to poke fun at the essence of snootiness. The property was beautiful, the room was immaculate and quirky, we got so much natural light from the windows (we got a corner room), the staff (from the front desk to the security guards to the valets to the random operator that picked up the phone at midnight when we were looking for an ice machine) were super helpful, friendly and proactive, the bathrooms were super clean and, most importantly, the bed was comfortable. We truly enjoyed our stay and next time we feel adventurous enough to stay in the heart of downtown, we will stay here again.