9. I recently visited Portland Oregon and had not been there in some time; I stayed with a colleague from Boston University as we were hosting a Summer Send Off Reception party for all new students coming to BU this fall at the downtown Portland Athletic Club; the new hotel was superb, great amenities, outstanding service and everything is brand new; I would def return to Portland and stay at the Courtyard Marriott downtown; The place is amazing and the rooms are absolutely beautiful.