Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown

With 221 guest rooms and suites spread across a ten-story historic building dating to 1912, The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown brings distinct character to group travel in central Portland. Rooms run from 300 to 850 square feet , making them among the most spacious in the city for traveling teams and delegations. In 2023, Time Out ranked the Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown the friendliest hotel in the United States. On-site dining comes from Finch on Fifth, the hotel’s restaurant offering inventive cuisine available for event catering. Portland International Airport is 12 miles away, and Pioneer Courthouse Square is a four-minute walk.

The hotel’s 8,226 square feet of meeting space was recently renovated and spans 5 flexible event spaces that can host groups from 10 to 180 people. The largest room measures 2,324 square feet. The Club Room, accessible through a hidden bookshelf door, is a 1,324-square-foot space that fits up to 80 guests for a banquet or 100 for a reception. The Frederick and Nelson room spans 2,345 square feet, includes a dedicated pre-function area, and accommodates up to 180 guests for a wedding. The property holds a Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate Verified Venue designation through Meeting Professionals International, making it equipped for medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical events.

Amenities

• Fitness center with Peloton bike
• In-room amenities include robes, a laptop-sized safe, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen television
• Complimentary coffee and tea served daily in the Living Room, Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and weekends from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and multilingual staff
• Valet parking, self-service laundry, and valet laundry on-site
• Pet-friendly with dedicated amenities including pet beds, bowls, waterproof mats, and treats at check-in

Event Facilities

• 8,226 square feet of total meeting space, renovated in January 2020
• Frederick and Nelson Room: 2,345 sq ft, up to 180 guests for weddings and receptions
• Largest meeting room: 2,324 square feet
• The Club Room: 1,324 sq ft, accessed through a hidden bookshelf door, seats 80 for banquets or 100 for a reception
• Thompson Boardroom: 378 sq ft, seats up to 14 people
• Full catering provided by Finch on Fifth, the on-site restaurant

Local Attractions

• Pioneer Courthouse Square, a main hub for public gatherings and the MAX light rail, adjacent to Pioneer Place Shopping Center
• Powell’s City of Books, the largest used and new bookstore in the world, occupying an entire city block
• Portland Art Museum, the seventh oldest museum in the United States and oldest on the West Coast
• Tom McCall Waterfront Park, steps from the hotel
• McMenamins Crystal Ballroom for live music and nightlife, about a 10-minute walk
• Portland Union Station, less than 0.9 miles away

The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown suits Engine users who need a sizeable downtown room block with genuine character and reliable event infrastructure. Corporate travel coordinators, wedding planners, and sports group managers will find 221 spacious rooms, 8,226 square feet of flexible event space, and a property certified for healthcare meetings all under one roof. The hotel holds Sports Certified status through Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, with the downtown location and on-site amenities making it a favored choice for sports group travel.