The rich mahoganies of the Hilton Portland and Executive Tower are the perfect accent to this tried and true hotel located in the center of Portland’s downtown business district. The lobby’s grand staircase and comfy velveteen sofas create a see-and-be-seen atmosphere. The Hilton Portland’s guest room decor is simple, with wooden headboards, dormer windows and soft pastel color schemes. For a better view, upgrade to a suite; you’ll get a corner room on a top floor with a much better vantage point of the downtown skyline. Take your business colleagues to dinner up on the 23rd floor at Alexander’s Restaurant, where you can order up fresh Pacific seafood in a contemporary ambiance. If you’re traveling with kids, try Bistro 921, the casual lobby restaurant where pizza and beer are the order of the day.