Step into opulence at The Nines: Portland’s chic luxury retreat

How does a stay at The Nines Hotel Portland shape up?

Discover the perfect blend of luxury, style and comfort at The Nines Hotel, a dazzling escape in the heart of Portland, Oregon. The Nines Hotel offers a five-star experience full of Pacific Northwest charm.

Location

exterior of The Nines — This luxe hotel is the perfect downtown haven.

The Nines Hotel is situated atop the historic Meier and Frank building in the heart of downtown Portland, making it ideal for exploring the city’s vibrant districts. Just steps away from Pioneer Courthouse Square, the hotel offers easy access to top attractions like Powell’s City of Books, Portland Art Museum and an array of eclectic shops and restaurants. The central location means that everything is within walking distance or a short streetcar ride away.

Style and character

lobby of The Nines hotel — The interiors mix contemporary luxury with playful, colourful accents.

The Nines design is a nod to Portland’s artistic spirit. The interiors mix contemporary luxury with playful, colourful accents, giving the hotel a chic and sophisticated vibe. From the grand chandelier in the lobby to the curated art pieces, every corner of The Nines feels thoughtfully designed. The hotel exudes a sense of calm sophistication while still embracing Portland’s quirky charm.

Facilities

The Nines concierge area — The concierge team is happy to assist and give tailored experiences.

The Nines offers an extensive range of high-end amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness centre, a library with over 2000 books from Powell’s, a pool table and a selection of board and card games, and several event spaces for business or private functions. The hotel’s lounge is a stylish spot for relaxation, there’s a dedicated concierge service located next to reception on level eight to assist with any guest requests, and it’s pet-friendly!

Rooms

The Nines superior room — The decor maintains the hotel’s theme.

Rooms at The Nines are designed to impress, featuring plush furnishings, rich textures and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light. I stayed in a superior room, which was lovely and spacious with a large lounge area. The decor maintains the hotel’s theme with colourful palettes and luxurious fabrics. Guests can expect chic bathrooms with marble flooring and large, comfortable beds. Some rooms offer panoramic views of the city skyline, adding to the overall sense of luxury.

Food and drink

Departure Deck at The Nines — Departure confidently delivers sweeping views and a well-curated menu.

Dining at The Nines is an elevated experience. The hotel is home to Departure, a modern Asian rooftop restaurant, which offers stunning views of Portland along with creative dishes inspired by global flavours.

Urban Farmer, the hotel’s farm-to-table steakhouse, focuses on sustainable, locally sourced ingredients and showcases Portland’s food culture at its best. Both options provide unique culinary experiences that are sure to impress.

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Access for guests with disabilities?

The Nines foyer area — Even the foyer area is chic.

The Nines is fully accessible for guests with disabilities, offering accessible rooms equipped with roll-in showers and other necessary amenities. The hotel also provides wheelchair access throughout the property, with accessible paths from the street, public spaces and elevators. Staff are on hand to assist wherever needed.

Family-friendly?

The Nines superior double queen room — The luxury superior room can have one king or two queen beds upon request.

While The Nines primarily caters to business travellers and couples, it can accommodate families. Cribs are available upon request, and the hotel’s central location makes it convenient for exploring family-friendly attractions like the Oregon Zoo and Portland Children’s Museum. However, the hotel’s overall vibe is more suited to adults seeking a luxurious, quiet escape.

Details

Best for: Couples and business travellers looking for luxury and central convenience
Address: 525 SW Morrison St, Portland
Cost: From $400 per night, depending on the season and room type

Wellbeing means different things to different travellers. Here’s how to pick a hotel that gets it right for you.

The best wellness holidays aren’t necessarily spent wrapped in a spa robe. Sometimes they’re found around a dinner table in Cambodia, on a hiking trail in New Zealand or after finally beating jet lag on the other side of the world. The hotel you choose is what makes them happen.

1. Easy access to good food

meals from Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 — Taste delicious meals at Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20.

One of the quickest ways to derail healthy habits on holiday is to spend half of it working out where to eat instead of digging into the culture around you. Thankfully, Novotel has done much of the hard work already, with chefs building menus that lean into the flavours, ingredients and traditions of each destination.

In Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Korkor soup – often dubbed ‘Cambodian ratatouille’ – sits alongside raw blue crab dressed with lime and chilli, best enjoyed with views across the Gulf of Thailand.

In the lovingly chaotic city of Bangkok, the presence of food cranks up the sociability. At Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20, you can settle in with mango sticky rice and stranger-turned-friends beside the pool at Sky on 20 rooftop bar, or bring them along to tackle river prawns and stir-fried crab with holy basil at the buzzing Crab Paradise Dinner Buffet.

Then Novotel Dubai Al Barsha welcomes you with a laidback twist on the level of indulgence the Middle Eastern city is best known for up on Deck Se7en. Looking towards Burj Al Arab, the rooftop lounge has everything from Mediterranean-style dishes like seabass ceviche to Italian prosecco sundowners.

At the other end of the scale, in the hills that surround the Novotel Bali Ubud Resort, calm comes from nature. At Siralada restaurant, Balinese traditions shape the menu while thunder rumbles over the surrounding jungle – proving the setting is as nourishing as the food itself.

While at Novotel Nha Trang, chef Kieu Thi My Hanh and her team showcase Vietnam’s knack for balancing freshness, texture and fragrant herbs. Pho remains a favourite, while seafood salad with pomelo and mango brings those flavours together in one bright dish.

It’s all an approach backed by partnerships with expert food creators such as Alfie Steiner, whose plant-forward recipes prove healthy food should never taste plain.

2. Better sleep options

Novotel Bali Ubud Resort room — Sleep deeply with Novotel.

There are few travel experiences more disappointing than arriving in a new country, determined to seize the day, only to fall asleep fully clothed by 3pm.

For Australian travellers, jet lag is often an unavoidable part of the journey. That’s one reason Novotel runs sleep-focused initiatives that help guests adjust quickly without compromising on health. We’re talking partnerships with Sydney-based sleep specialist Olivia Arezzolo, known for her advice on everything from better sleep habits to beating jet lag, alongside features like pillow menus, in-room yoga content and tailored sleep guidance.

The sooner you’re operating on local time, the sooner you can get back to more pressing matters – like deciding which spa treatment to book.

3. More ways to move

woman hiking around queenstown new zealand — Stay at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside and explore local hiking trails. (Credit: GettyI mages/ naruedom)

Every place in the world has its own way of getting you moving: whether that’s hiking up ice-bitten mountains before a sauna or gentle stretching by the pool before a facial. From fitness centres to spas, Novotel recognises that wellbeing rarely looks the same.

At Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, activity is inescapable. Here, hiking trails, ski fields, bungee jumps, and white-water rafting have made the region famous. The hotel’s location on the shores of Lake Wakatipu means less time spent organising yourself and more time out there experiencing them. To top it all off, you can book a private hot tub for the evening before heading back into the wilderness tomorrow.

Bali, of course, takes a softer approach. At Novotel Bali Ubud Resort or Novotel Bali Nusa Dua, movement is less about conquering a mountain and more about a dance class between the tropical gardens and lagoon pools. Afterwards, the spa takes over, with traditional treatments like a Lulur body scrub: a combination of rice, turmeric, sandalwood, ginger and jasmine that’ll soothe muscles already relaxed by the Balinese heat.

4. Better connections

Kids will love a stay at Novotel Sharm El Sheikh.

One of the best things about travel is that it gives your family stories you’ll be telling for years. Novotel helps create them with activities that bring everyone together, whether that’s trying something new, learning a local skill, or simply spending more time together.

Go for a distinctly Thai twist at Novotel Phuket Vintage Park, where many of the family activities draw on local culture. Kids can try everything from beginner Thai boxing and language lessons to umbrella painting and – a pastime beloved by children the world over – pool foam parties. Everyone is welcome to join in, whether that’s getting splashed, covered in paint, or simply watching their children discover a new side of Thailand during the dedicated Family & Kids Day.

A different adventure awaits at Novotel Sharm El Sheikh. Kids could be perfectly content with discos, drawing classes and new holiday friends, but the Red Sea has other ideas. Sitting on the edge of Naama Bay, days here might involve snorkelling colourful reefs, taking a boat trip to Ras Mohammed National Park or heading into the desert by quad bike or camel for a Bedouin-style dinner beneath the stars.

5. Location is everything

Surin Beach, Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket, Thaiföld — Explore Phuket’s gorgeous beaches. (Credit: Bence Biczo)

Everyone’s idea of wellness looks a little different. With more than 600 hotels across 65 countries, Novotel gives guests the freedom to choose the destination that suits them best. Whether that’s a beachside escape in Phuket, an alpine expedition in Queenstown or a city break in Bangkok, there’s a good chance a Novotel isn’t far away.

All that’s left? Choosing your version of wellbeing.

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