The Best Hotels Closest to Willamette River in for 2026

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A room with a red wall, a wooden floor, a floral sofa, a fireplace, and a painting.

A room with a built-in window seat featuring a bed, a bedside table, and a small chest of drawers.

A living room with a staircase, a green sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A covered porch with a wooden table and chairs, a welcome sign, and a mailbox.

1. Bluebird Guesthouse

2.9 km from Willamette River

Raymond

￥17,922

￥21,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

An outdoor patio with a sectional sofa, a round table, and chairs.

A spacious restaurant with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables, and a large mural on the back wall.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs, a diving board, and a lifeguard stand.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District

2.9 km from Willamette River

Carmen

￥18,010

￥20,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern outdoor dining area with a central island and black wicker chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a view of a modern building through a large window.

A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

3. Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

2.8 km from Willamette River

Antonio

￥17,969

￥20,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and hanging light fixtures.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, hanging plants, and a bartender.

A modern lounge with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

4. The Ritz-Carlton, Portland

2.5 km from Willamette River

Jodie

￥66,322

￥76,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, and a Christmas tree.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the outside.

A view from a balcony with a cityscape in the background.

5. The Paramount Hotel

2.3 km from Willamette River

Tina

￥18,333

￥21,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and a central bar area.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a seating area with green chairs and a sofa.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, TV, bed, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A modern hotel exterior with a prominent 'Hyatt House' sign, a well-lit sidewalk, and a tree-lined street.

6. Hyatt House Portland/Downtown

1 km from Willamette River

siranush

￥18,665

￥21,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern dining area with brick walls, large windows, and a wooden bench.

The Mark Spencer Hotel entrance with a clear view of the building's facade, including the entrance canopy and the American flag.

A modern lounge area with a brick wall, large windows, and a mix of seating options including a sofa and chairs.

A brick-walled indoor area with tables and chairs, a glass ceiling, and hanging lamps.

7. Mark Spencer Hotel

2.7 km from Willamette River

Theresa G

￥15,593

￥18,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, wooden paneling, and a central floral arrangement on a round table.

A spacious dining area with high wooden paneling, a chandelier, and a variety of seating options including tables and booths.

A grand lobby with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and a staircase.

A grand lobby with marble flooring, ornate chandeliers, and a spacious entrance area.

8. The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

2.5 km from Willamette River

Hector

￥20,144

￥23,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern building entrance with large glass doors, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A modern interior with large windows, a concrete ceiling, and a view of the street outside.

A bar area with shelves stocked with various liquor bottles, hanging plants, and a green neon sign.

A restaurant with hanging plants and pendant lights, patrons seated at tables, and a bar area with bottles and glasses.

9. Jupiter NEXT

2.5 km from Willamette River

Marlon

￥18,828

￥25,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel with a marquee sign, outdoor seating, and a street view with cars and buildings.

A street view with a hotel named 'Hotel Lucia' and a building labeled 'Pioneer Park Bldg.'

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a television, and a lamp.

A lobby with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a rug, and a painting on the wall.

10. Hotel Lucia

2.4 km from Willamette River

Teresa

￥14,114

￥21,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel entrance with flags, a sign reading "Dossier," and a well-lit facade.

A bar area with a counter, seating, and shelves of bottles.

A woman in a long coat holding a drink, standing in a room with large windows, potted plants, and a lamp.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofas, and a large window with curtains.

11. Dossier Hotel

2.4 km from Willamette River

Anthony

￥19,948

￥28,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A large, illuminated hotel with a prominent central building and a boat docked nearby.

An aerial view of a marina with numerous boats docked, a bridge in the background, and a residential area with multi-story buildings.

A conference room with a large table, chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

A marina with boats docked, a bridge in the background, and a building with a blue roof.

12. RiverPlace Hotel

1.3 km from Willamette River

Caryn

￥26,710

￥37,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern building with large glass windows and wooden beams, featuring a sign that reads "HOTEL CENTRE".

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table with a plant, and a unique wall art piece.

A bar area with multiple stools, a counter with a variety of bottles, and a neon sign.

A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, high ceilings, and large windows.

13. Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland

2.6 km from Willamette River

tevin

￥20,055

￥23,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area, and a glass-paneled atrium.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a fireplace, and multiple seating areas.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with intricate wood paneling.

A nighttime city street with tall buildings, a tree with lights, and a car.

14. Heathman Hotel

2.2 km from Willamette River

Cruz

￥15,429

￥23,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel entrance with a grand facade, large windows, and a red carpet leading to the doors.

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a reception desk with glassware, and an exit sign.

A modern living room with a patterned carpet, a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large window with a view of the city.

A table set for dining with white plates, cutlery, and clear glasses, accompanied by a floral centerpiece.

15. The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown

2.3 km from Willamette River

Camille

￥14,078

￥21,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a decorative sculpture, and a glass display case.

16. The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

2.2 km from Willamette River

Jesus Najera

￥31,509

￥41,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a prominent 'Bidwell' sign above the entrance.

A person with a dog in a modern interior space with a staircase and a sign that reads "HIGH HORSE".

A man in a checkered suit standing at a reception desk with a computer monitor, a keyboard, and a small Christmas tree decoration.

A modern interior with wooden shelves displaying various items, a wine cooler, and a decorative plant.

17. The Bidwell Marriott Portland

2.4 km from Willamette River

Vinesh

￥21,272

￥31,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, leather seating, and a Verblun S. Hafberg wine cellar.

A wooden reception desk with three lamps, a bookshelf in the background, and a modern interior design.

An outdoor dining area with brick walls, wooden tables, and benches.

A spacious lobby with a herringbone floor, wooden furniture, and a bar area in the background.

18. KEX Portland

2.5 km from Willamette River

Mollie

￥14,094

￥18,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern lounge area with green sofas, a central coffee table, a fireplace, and a wooden structure with hanging plants.

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bulletin board with various items pinned to it.

19. Moxy Portland Downtown

2.5 km from Willamette River

￥16,000

￥18,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A balcony with a person sitting on a chair, holding a glass. There is a table with a book and a decorative item. The balcony has a metal railing and a view of trees.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a view of the outside.

A modern building with large windows and a tree with autumn leaves in front.

A modern coffee shop interior with a curved counter, a menu board, and a display case with coffee items.

20. River's Edge Hotel Portland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1.3 km from Willamette River

David

￥19,975

￥23,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Willamette River

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Bluebird Guesthouse	9.8 Exceptional 144 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District	9.6 Exceptional 2,278 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District	9.6 Exceptional 946 reviews	View
The Ritz-Carlton, Portland	9.4 Exceptional 357 reviews	View
The Paramount Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 3,735 reviews	View

Top Willamette River Hotel Reviews

Heathman Hotel

8/10 Good

"Hotel beautiful ~ staff very nice and accommodating. Location perfect for walking. Breakfast overpriced."

Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, friendly staff, great communication regarding events in the area and possible traffic impacts."

Hotel Lucia

10/10 Excellent

"Very hipster, but in a good way. Polaroid cameras to rent, pinball machines in the basement, jazz on a radio when you first enter the room."

The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very pleasant and helpful. Location was great and the room was clean and very nice for the price. Enjoyed the happy hour at the bar and the rooftop bar as well. We would definitely stay here again."

The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very helpful and the location is perfect for Portland."

The Paramount Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room Amazing no complaints"

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center

10/10 Excellent

"Good place to stay for Portland Marathon."

Oxford Suites Portland - Jantzen Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! The room was spacious, clean, comfortable, and quiet. Breakfast was delicious, and the staff were friendly. We appreciated the gated parking, with few additional parking outside. A car is recommended since the hotel is a little far from the main attractions. Overall, a pleasant stay!"

The Clyde Hotel Portland by Kasa Living

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, great area, lovely staff."

Other attractions near Willamette River

A cable car system, a cityscape with high-rise buildings, a river, and a mountain in the background.

Portland Aerial Tram

8.6/10 (31 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Portland Aerial Tram and popular activities like biking in Portland. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

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A waterfront walkway with a sign reading "Welcome to Poetry at the Beach."

Poet's Beach

Explore the great outdoors at Poet's Beach, a lovely green space in Portland. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art scene.

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A modern building with a glass facade and a prominent red neon sign that reads "OMSI".

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

9.0/10 (513 reviews)

The array of hands-on exhibits will have you playing scientist or engineer at this museum known for its innovative interactive displays.

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Zidell Yards

After visiting Zidell Yards, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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John Ross Tower

John Ross Tower is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Riverside Property

After visiting Riverside Property, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront, or seek out the biking trails.

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Oregon Rail Heritage Center

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Portland. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Marquam Bridge

Find out about the history of Portland when you take a trip to Marquam Bridge. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Willamette River?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Willamette River, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 41 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Willamette River?

Hyatt House Portland/Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Willamette River. Other good options within a few miles include The Paramount Hotel and Heathman Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Willamette River?

Expedia has 41 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Willamette River.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Willamette River, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Willamette River.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Willamette River?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Willamette River, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Willamette River?

Study the collections at Oregon Rail Heritage Center, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, or Portland Art Museum. Hawthorne Bridge, Burnside Bridge, and McMenamins Crystal Ballroom are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can catch a show at Aladdin Theater, Keller Auditorium, and Portland'5 Centers for the Arts.

How can I get to Willamette River?

With so many choices for transportation, exploring the area around Willamette River is a breeze. You can access metro transit at NW 23rd & Marshall Stop, NW Northrup & 22nd Stop, and NW Lovejoy & 22nd Stop. If you're hopping a train into the city, Portland Union Station is the closest stop to Northwest Portland.

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Our top choices for Willamette River hotels

1. Bluebird Guesthouse

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District

3. Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

4. The Ritz-Carlton, Portland

5. The Paramount Hotel

6. Hyatt House Portland/Downtown

7. Mark Spencer Hotel

8. The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

9. Jupiter NEXT

10. Hotel Lucia

11. Dossier Hotel

12. RiverPlace Hotel

13. Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland

14. Heathman Hotel

15. The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown

16. The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

17. The Bidwell Marriott Portland

18. KEX Portland

19. Moxy Portland Downtown

20. River's Edge Hotel Portland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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Top Willamette River Hotel Reviews

Heathman Hotel

Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District

Hotel Lucia

The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel

The Paramount Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center

Oxford Suites Portland - Jantzen Beach

The Clyde Hotel Portland by Kasa Living

Other attractions near Willamette River

Portland Aerial Tram

Poet's Beach

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Zidell Yards

John Ross Tower

Riverside Property

Oregon Rail Heritage Center

Marquam Bridge

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