Housed in a historic building, the Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown offers surprising charm for a chain hotel. Spacious guest suites are furnished with polished cherry Colonial-inspired headboards and armoires, complemented by a palette of soft pastels. The hotel’s Portland Steak and Chophouse serves up classic steak and seafood dishes, with a wide selection of local vintages to choose from. What truly separates this hotel from other Embassy Suites is the decor of the lobby and the indoor pool. When you enter, you’re greeted by the trickling waters of an opulent fountain and the subtle seascapes on the wall. Enormous columns and plastered ceiling tiles hint at the hotel’s historic origins. For more aquatic experiences, take a dip in the Roman-style pool where Doric columns are reflected in a warm green light.