The Governor Hotel

Description

Hotel Description
 

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a member of Historic Hotels of America, The Governor was built in 1909, during the prosperous days following the Lewis and Clark Exposition. The hotel, originally called The Seward Hotel, was considered one of Portland's finest. Originally billed as the "hotel of quiet elegance," its guests paid $1.50 to $2.00 for a room, breakfast included. Postcards and images on display in our lobby show early postcards and our original lobby on 10th Avenue (now the entrance to Jake's Grill). The west wing of The Governor was built in 1923 as the Portland Elks Lodge. It was loosely modeled after the Farnese Palace in Rome. Over the years, the west wing housed the WPA, a WWII induction center and later, several Portland businesses. In 2004, the west wing became The Governor Hotel's new entrance, including a beautifully remodeled and restored lobby and reception area and opening to the public - for the first time in over 50 years - some of the region's most breathtaking and unique meeting and banquet spaces. Welcome to the 'quiet elegance' of Portland's The Governor Hotel.
 

Category
 

Aaa Diamond Rating 4 Diamonds Star Rating 3 Stars Mobil Rating 3 Stars .
 

Dining
 

Jakes Grill Cuisine Type American Location On Property Distance From Hotel 0.0Mi 0.0Km Jakes Grill Features Classic American Grill Cuisine. Comfort Food Entrees Such As Pot Roast Sirloin Steak Prime Rib Pork Chops Meat Loaf And Gravy And Other Classics Dominate The Menu All Complemented With A Traditional Bar. . Meal Plans Breakfast Full Is Available. .
 

Facilities
 

 

Frequent Stay
 

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Location
 

. Pdx Portland International Airport. 12.4Mi 20.0Km Downtown ........................1.0 Mi 1.6 Km The Governor Hotel Is Conveniently Located Within Easy Walking Distance To Downtown Portlands Theaters Restaurants And Shopping Center Including Portlands Pioneer Place With Over 90 Shops And Eateries At The Governor You Ll Enjoy A Starbucks Coffee Shop Right In Our Lobby And Jakes Grill One Of Portland Oregons Most Popular Restaurants On Site Too. This Downtown Treasure Is Ideally Placed To Take Advantage Of All The City Has To Offer. . Attractions Portland International Airport .12.4Mi 20.Km Pdx Corporate Locations
 

Meeting Facilities
 

Meeting Rooms 9 Total Meeting Space 22000 Sf Largest Seating Capacity 600 Smallest Seating Capacity 12 Heritage Ballroom Total Capacity .
 

Other
 

Property Description Listed On The National Register Of Historic Places And A Member Of Historic Hotels Of America The Governor Was Built In 1909 During The Prosperous Days Following The Lewis And Clark Exposition. The Hotel Originally Called The Seward Hotel Was Considered One Of Portlands Finest. Originally Billed As The Hotel Of Quiet Elegance Its Guests Paid Usd1.50 To Usd2.00 For A Room Breakfast Included. Postcards And Images On Display In Our Lobby Show Early Postcards And Our Original Lobby On 10Th Avenue Now The Entrance To Jakes Grill. The West Wing Of The Governor Was Built In 1923 As The Portland Elks Lodge. It Was Loosely Modeled After The Farnese Palace In Rome. Over The Years The West Wing Housed The Wpa A Wwii Induction Center And Later Several Portland Businesses. In 2004 The West Wing Became The Governor Hotels New Entrance Including A Beautifully Remodeled And Restored Lobby And Reception Area And Opening To The Public For The First Time In Over 50 Years Some Of The Regions Most Breathtaking And Unique Meeting And Banquet Spaces. Welcome To The Quiet Elegance Of Portlands The Governor Hotel. The Seward Was Designed By Architect William C. Knighton Oregons First State Architect. Opened In 1909 The Seward Featured Knightons Signature Details Still Seen In The Ornate Art Deco Gargoyles That Surround The Original Buildings Facade And The Bell Shaped Architectural Details Seen Throughout The Hotels Original Woodwork Column Panels And Even Fireplace Mantles. The Governor Hotel Has Been The Location For A Number Of Motion Pictures Including The Temp And My Own Private Idaho. The Adjacent West Wing The 1923 Princeton Building Masqueraded As The Corporate Offices Of A Cookie Firm In The Film The Temp Starring Timothy Hutton And Faye Dunaway. Madonna While Filming The Steamy And Much Maligned Legalsexual Thriller Body Of Evidence Did Several Scenes In The Governor. Portland Director Gus Van Sant Staged A Sequence Featuring Transients Around A Bonfire For My Own Private Idaho In What Is Now The Jakes Grill Before The Last Renovation. .
 

Room Description
 

Penthouse Terrace Suite Pt Terrace Suites Each Provide One Spacious Bedroom And Sitting Area With King Size Bed And Terrace With A Sweeping City View. Located On The Penthouse Floor. . Penthouse Parlor Suite Pp Penthouse Parlor Suites Are Two Room Suites With One Person Jetted Tub A King Size Bed And Fireplace. A Connecting Living Room Has A Wet Bar Pull Out Sofa Desk And Sitting Area. . Princeton King Room Pk Newly Renovated Luxuriously Appointed Bedrooms Each With Its Own Character And Charm On Secured Floors. Offers King Sized Bed Desk And Oversized Sitting Chair. . Parlor Suite Pl Spacious And Light Filled Two Room Suite Includes Attached Living Area Which Can Be Closed From The Bedroom For Privacy. Offers Views Of Bustling Downtown Portland. Some Rooms Offer Pull Out Sleeper Sofas. . Deluxe King Room Dk Light Oversized Rooms Featuring King Size Beds Cozy Fireplaces And Comfortable Sitting Areas. Each Of The Deluxe King Rooms Offer Unique And Charming Views Of Downtown Portland. . Superior King Sk Standard Rooms That Are Luxuriously Appointed Each With Its Own Character And Charm.
 

Safety Features
 

Fema Identification Or0259 24 Hour Security Alarms Monitored Strobe Lights In Rooms Strobe Lights In Halls Strobe Alarms Audible Alarms Smoke Alarms In Halls Smoke Alarms In Rooms Smoke Alarms Public Areas Smoke Alarm Hard Wired Elevator Recall Linked To Fire Dept Automatic Fire Doors Basic Medical Equipment Balcony Access Dead Bolts Electronic Keycards Backup Generators Emergency Evac Plan Emergency Info In Rooms Emergency Lighting Exit Maps In Rooms Exit Signs Lit Exit Doors Auto Lock Hallway Fire Detectors Public Fire Detectors Room Fire Detectors Fire Extinguishers In Halls First Aid Available Secondary Locks Rooms Have Viewports Self Closing Doors Multiple Exits Per Floor Overnight Security Parking Areas Lit Parking Attendant Patrolled Parking Areas Safety Compliant Room Windows Open Security Escort Available Secure Floors Available Hall Sprinklers Public Areas Sprinklers Sprinklers Rooms Staff Trained In Cpr Staff Trained To Dup Keys Swing Bolt Locks Ventilated Stairwells Well Lit Walkways
 

Stay
 

The Minimum Stay May Be Required Seasonally. .