Governor Hotel (The)
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The Governor has history and beauty and an old style charm. The food at Jakes (the downstairs restaurant)is good and the hotel is very clean and in the heart of town. The parking fee is a bit much (but that is typical of that area - the hotel 2 blocks down is about the same). The gym is well-stocked and easy to access. For fun, take the elevator behind the reservation counter at Jakes - it's cool.
Reviewed by: Jason S from on Jun 05 2008
The location was perfect and the staff went out of their way to assist us with information on ski packages, tours and shopping. The service was great! The complimentary breakfast was a real treat and a money saver. We met other guests from all over the United States and enjoyed visiting with them.
Reviewed by: pradeep from on Oct 06 2007
A lovely hotel, well appointed, with an incredible staff. Really, the staff was beyond compare...friendly, attentive and always helpful. The health club was also great, with the best equipment I have seen in a hotel.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 13 2007
The Governor Hotel is a great spot, very affordable, clean rooms and a perfect location. We loved our stay. Skip the smoke-filled bar/restaurant downstairs.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 26 2006
I have just moved here form Scottsdale, Arizona and have been at Jakes at the govoner hotel 3 times and have been sorley dissapointed in the food. The food is average at best. The service has always been by a career server that always looks down at his nose at me. All 3 times I have had to get up and refill my own water glass. The last time was the straw that broke the camels back. Went in for lunch and I overheard my server complain to another server how upset he was about the hostes seating him with a one top that probably wouldnt tip anyway. He droped my food off incomplete and that was the last time I saw him until he dropped off the check. The staff is rude to each other and the restaurant sounds like there is a dish throwing contest.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 29 2006
We had a large 6th floor room with a fireplace. Very nicely appointed with skylights and high windows. No view, but the fireplace made up for that on a cold February night. Nicely appointed bathroom and very friendly staff. Definitely recommend.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 27 2006
We loved the Governor's Hotel for the ambiance, staff, and location in old town. Everything we wanted to do was very close-shopping and eating. The food was great at Jake's Grill- great bar. Had breakfast there too.
Reviewed by: klj from on Dec 29 2005
These guys get it!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 22 2005
we came to portland for our daughters graduation and have stayed at many different hotels in downtown over the past 4 years. We decided to stay at the governor because of their recent renovation. it was amazing! fabulous fresh guest rooms with complimentary internet and newspaper in the morning, plus the nicest starbucks ever in the lobby, great for a lazy morning. The athletic club was a highlight, newly renovated and more fancy equipment than I could ever use. Very convenient location, we hopped on the streetcar for shopping and the light rail to visit our daughter! Overall great experience with great service!
Reviewed by: Hillz from on Jun 24 2005
A touch of class... Historical hotel thats priced right.. Grand Entrance with helpful staff..Beautiful rooms with fireplace and sitting area.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 04 2005
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
very nice, comfortable, not too large, cozy, clean, nicely furnished and... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
Great hotel, very friendly service, nice location downtown. Room had character and charm not found in newer hotels,... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
Small room, but very pleasing, needed to have details attended to in cleaning, example; old forehead print on window.... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
It's housed in a beautiful historical building on the edge of downtown. The location is less convenient than some other... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
The Governor has classic elegance and excellent service. They are at the end of a large scale renovation. Jake's Bar... (read more)
Exquisite Northwest Flavor
Back to Governor Hotel (The)
The Governor has history and beauty and an old style charm. The food at Jakes (the downstairs restaurant)is good and the hotel is very clean and in the heart of town. The parking fee is a bit much (but that is typical of that area - the hotel 2 blocks down is about the same). The gym is well-stocked and easy to access. For fun, take the elevator behind the reservation counter at Jakes - it's cool.
Reviewed by: Jason S from on Jun 05 2008
The location was perfect and the staff went out of their way to assist us with information on ski packages, tours and shopping. The service was great! The complimentary breakfast was a real treat and a money saver. We met other guests from all over the United States and enjoyed visiting with them.
Reviewed by: pradeep from on Oct 06 2007
A lovely hotel, well appointed, with an incredible staff. Really, the staff was beyond compare...friendly, attentive and always helpful. The health club was also great, with the best equipment I have seen in a hotel.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 13 2007
The Governor Hotel is a great spot, very affordable, clean rooms and a perfect location. We loved our stay. Skip the smoke-filled bar/restaurant downstairs.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 26 2006
I have just moved here form Scottsdale, Arizona and have been at Jakes at the govoner hotel 3 times and have been sorley dissapointed in the food. The food is average at best. The service has always been by a career server that always looks down at his nose at me. All 3 times I have had to get up and refill my own water glass. The last time was the straw that broke the camels back. Went in for lunch and I overheard my server complain to another server how upset he was about the hostes seating him with a one top that probably wouldnt tip anyway. He droped my food off incomplete and that was the last time I saw him until he dropped off the check. The staff is rude to each other and the restaurant sounds like there is a dish throwing contest.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 29 2006
We had a large 6th floor room with a fireplace. Very nicely appointed with skylights and high windows. No view, but the fireplace made up for that on a cold February night. Nicely appointed bathroom and very friendly staff. Definitely recommend.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 27 2006
We loved the Governor's Hotel for the ambiance, staff, and location in old town. Everything we wanted to do was very close-shopping and eating. The food was great at Jake's Grill- great bar. Had breakfast there too.
Reviewed by: klj from on Dec 29 2005
These guys get it!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 22 2005
we came to portland for our daughters graduation and have stayed at many different hotels in downtown over the past 4 years. We decided to stay at the governor because of their recent renovation. it was amazing! fabulous fresh guest rooms with complimentary internet and newspaper in the morning, plus the nicest starbucks ever in the lobby, great for a lazy morning. The athletic club was a highlight, newly renovated and more fancy equipment than I could ever use. Very convenient location, we hopped on the streetcar for shopping and the light rail to visit our daughter! Overall great experience with great service!
Reviewed by: Hillz from on Jun 24 2005
A touch of class... Historical hotel thats priced right.. Grand Entrance with helpful staff..Beautiful rooms with fireplace and sitting area.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 04 2005
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
very nice, comfortable, not too large, cozy, clean, nicely furnished and... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
Great hotel, very friendly service, nice location downtown. Room had character and charm not found in newer hotels,... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
Small room, but very pleasing, needed to have details attended to in cleaning, example; old forehead print on window.... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
It's housed in a beautiful historical building on the edge of downtown. The location is less convenient than some other... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
The Governor has classic elegance and excellent service. They are at the end of a large scale renovation. Jake's Bar... (read more)
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