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4.6 out of 5

"Friendly and very helpful staff, Jake’s Grill delicious " More

By a verified traveler on Sat 14 Oct 2023

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Hotel Description

Historic hotel near Powell's City of Books

Heart of Portland

Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Portland hotel, you'll find Powell's City of Books and Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Pioneer Place and Portland Art Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

Dining, 24-hour fitness

This hotel features a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. If you want to take your pet along, this pet-friendly property offers everything you'll need for your pet including food and water bowls. There's a 24-hour gym on site, and a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop are also provided.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$122* Per night/room Apr 30 - May 1

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite, 1 King Bed (Parlor)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Sentinel Hotel ratings based on 14 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.6 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Sentinel Hotel

Everyone (11) Couples (1) Family (1)
5 out of 5

Posted by , from Brookings on Mar 21, 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 21, 2024 by William

Dear Monique,Thank you very much for awarding the Sentinel with such a distinguished rating. It is truly heartening to receive your endorsement, reflecting a 5 out of 5 experience at our hotel located in the vibrant heart of Downtown Portland, Oregon.Our team at the Sentinel strives every day to create an atmosphere that is not just welcoming, but also enriching and memorable for all our guests. Your recognition serves as a wonderful affirmation of our efforts and encourages us to continue pushing the boundaries of hospitality.We are immensely grateful for your support and sincerely hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to the Sentinel in the near future. Should you have any requests or desire further insights into the exciting experiences Downtown Portland has to offer, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.Warmest regards,William

4 out of 5

Posted by on Jan 30, 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 31, 2024 by William

Dear valued guest,Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us at Sentinel in downtown Portland, Oregon. Our team strives to provide exceptional service and a comfortable experience for all of our guests, and we are glad to know that we met your expectations.We appreciate your feedback and will use it to continue to improve our services and amenities. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the near future and providing you with another enjoyable stay.Thank you again for choosing Sentinel, and we look forward to seeing you soon.Best regards,William

5 out of 5
Friendly and very helpful staff, Jake’s Grill delicious

Posted by on Oct 14, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 16, 2023 by Sentinel

Hello Patricia,Jake's Grill is indeed not to be missed, and we're glad you joined us at Sentinel for a comfortable and relaxing stay.Until next time!Sincerely,Sentinel

5 out of 5
Stayed at benson hotel last time. This hotel is very nice. Usually stay at ritz four seasons Fairemont etc.. very nice hotel for Portland

Posted by , from San Diego on Aug 10, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 10, 2023 by Sentinel

Dear Arjang,Thank you for joining us in Portland! We value your feedback as a sophisticated traveler, and we are honored to have Sentinel included in your favorite hotels. Join us again the next time you are in the city.Sincerely,Sentinel

5 out of 5
The hotel was beautiful. Rooms very spacious. Close to mass transit.

Posted by , from CHESTER on Jun 7, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 8, 2023 by Sentinel

Dear Rebecca,What a pleasure to receive your high score! We hope you will remember us the next time your travels bring you to the Rose City.Sincerely,Sentinel

1 out of 5

Posted by , from Manchester on Oct 4, 2022

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Feb 6, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 8, 2020 by Jesse AFOM

Thank you for staying with us at Sentinel in Portland! We appreciate you taking the time to provide the hotel positive feedback on your recent stay and we are happy to hear that we were able to exceed your expectations! We hope to see you again soon!

5 out of 5
Rooms are super clean Train makes a fair amount of noise in the morning depending on which side of the hotel you’re situated.

Posted by on Jul 12, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 12, 2019 by Jane O, Front Office Manager

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review from your stay here at Sentinel. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your room. The train can make some noise when going over the tracks- a challenge of being in downtown! Thank you for staying with us and I hope we see you again in the future!

5 out of 5

Posted by on May 4, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

May 5, 2019 by Jane O, Front Office Manager

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review! Thank you and have a nice day!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Dec 28, 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 2, 2019 by Jane O, Front Office Manager

Thank you for staying with us at Sentinel in Portland! We appreciate you taking the time to provide the hotel positive feedback on your recent stay and we are happy to hear that we were able to exceed your expectations! Thank you for your time and we hope to see you again soon!

Property Features

Sentinel Hotel offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Event space at this hotel measures 22000 square feet (2044 square meters) and includes a conference center. The historic Sentinel Hotel also features dry cleaning/laundry services and an elevator. For a fee, parking is available. This Portland hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 22000 sq ft of conference space
  • 2044 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1909
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Portland Union Station (1.9 km / 1.2 mi)
  • Metro station: SW 11th & Alder Stop (0.1 km / 0.1 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Sentinel Hotel offers 100 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Separate bedroom
  • Pillowtop beds
  • Minibar
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Frette Italian linens
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Jakes Grill - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Jack Knife - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Domaine Serene Lounge - Onsite wine bar. Open select days.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Free bicycles on site
  • Golfing nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours on site
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 13 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.00 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.00 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted

Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Cashless transactions are available

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

  • One child stays free
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Car not required
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Staffed front desk
  • Events/parties not allowed
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Smoke detector
  • Mobile payments
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Apple Pay
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Children stay free - maximum age 13
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Google Pay
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 33.64 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

  • Fitness center access
  • Internet access
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10.00–20.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 62 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Sentinel Hotel
  • Sentinel Hotel Portland
  • Sentinel Portland
  • Governor Hotel Portland Oregon
  • Sentinel
  • Sentinel Hotel Hotel
  • Sentinel Hotel Portland
  • Sentinel Hotel Hotel Portland

You should know

  • One child 13 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.