Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
Centrally located all-suite hotel housing Mother's Bistro, though guest rooms show noticeable aging.
The verdict
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Located in the heart of the city, this historic property offers generous suite layouts and on-site dining at the popular Mother's Bistro. Guests benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi and convenient proximity to downtown attractions. However, the hotel suffers from clear upkeep issues, with reviewers regularly noting paper-thin walls and worn, outdated room furnishings. 141326
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What travelers noticed
- The central setting places guests smack-dab in the middle of Portland, with upper-floor views overlooking the lines outside Voodoo Doughnut. 1
- The hotel houses Mother's Bistro, a popular homestyle restaurant celebrated for brunch. 1
- Guests appreciate practical perks like free premium Wi-Fi and a generous noon check-out. drawn from the full read
The catch
- While some guests appreciate the complimentary hot breakfast and evening reception, others criticize the morning offerings as microwave breakfast sandwiches. 131
- Some visitors find the oak furniture and hunter green marble bathrooms charming, but others report poor condition walls and outdated decor that looks second-hand. 1310
Who it's for
- — Families needing spacious suites
- — Brunch lovers visiting Mother's Bistro
- — Travelers who want central downtown access
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers bothered by paper-thin walls
- — Guests seeking modern, updated room furnishings
Paying $6 more direct is likely worthwhile if you value Hilton Honors points, status credit, or on-property benefits.
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Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
91- “The first day into the trip we had to have maintenance come and fix our shower because the hot water handle just fell off while I was taking a shower. Literally never seen anything like this.” 3
- “The room walls and bathroom are in really poor condition. We definitely landed in the wrong place, but to charge customers the amount they do they should be ashamed.” 13
Food
91Location
90Room
90- “I can attest there was definitely some upkeep issues with the place because it is old. Our room felt like it was recently redone. It maintained some of the old charm of what was likely the original architecture with the furniture to match the time period.” 3
- “Off-white walls, white bedspreads, oak furniture, and reddish-orange accent cushions, chairs, and banquettes add warmth and balance out the overall look.” 10
Service
90- “The lobby was sick as you mentioned and the staff was really great - maybe overaccommodating because they knew that place sucked.” 3
- “The Embassy Suites is a four-star hotel with valet parking, polite and helpful concierge service, daily housekeeping, dinnertime room service, and a nightly evening reception, where guests get two complimentary drinks and light appetizers.” 1
Bed & Sleep
89Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
83- “With its moderate prices, generously sized rooms, indoor pool, and complimentary hot breakfast, this is a great hotel choice for families.” 14
- “It wasn't a terrible stay but it was costly. Then again, I do understand that this was Portland and the cost to accommodate 6 people for a week is going to be expensive where ever we'd decide to stay.” 3
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-08-26
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
On par with what $ usually buys
Scores 1 point below the modest median of 87, across 197 hotels in the same bracket. In Portland it sits 4 points below the local median of 90.
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 87
- Index median
- 90
Based on 197 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 46 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Hampton Inn side is way better. They share a breakfast area and I'm biased because I hate hampton inn breakfast everywhere.” 7
- “If ordering breakfast room service is your favorite way to enjoy the last few hours of a hotel stay, you may be disappointed to learn that in-room dining is only available during dinner hours.” 1
- “I personally stay at Hampton Inn in South Park. It has an amazing breakfast.” 2
- “I actually enjoy the Hampton Pearl District a lot in terms of clean and modern. But it is a Hampton, so you have the limited Hampton-style breakfast.” 3
- “You could also look at Home2 for suite options. Might be cheaper on points. Don't book if you are paying, though, because you get half the points value as Embassy or Homewood. The breakfast is pretty bad though, it's microwave breakfast sandwiches .” 13
- “Thankfully they comped breakfast (the hominy grits are great) and the $10 daily parking and they said they'd add some points, so at the end of the day we made out better than the initial plan, it was just disconcerting at first.” 2
- “I love staying here! Great location, great happy hour and breakfast!!” 6
- “Most notably, the Embassy Suites is the home of Mother's Bistro, which moved a few blocks into its larger location in 2019. The homestyle restaurant is a must-visit for brunch-if you're unsure what to order, start with a tableside pot of French press coffee and the cornflake-dipped French toast.” 1
- “Kingsland Kitchen, the other on-site restaurant, has a noteworthy full English breakfast.” 1
- “Breakfast at ES is a lot higher quality. The made to order omelets alone are a big step up.” 13
- “Embassy suites is a better breakfast, but only guarantees 2 free breakfasts per room for gold & diamond members.” 13
- “Fabulous breakfast set up. Extremely large pool and hot tub. Would highly recommend.” 6
- “The breakfast is pretty bad though, it's microwave breakfast sandwiches .” 13
- “I thought the breakfast was p on par for Hampton Inn breakfasts. They did have the custom omelet station which was cool.” 3
- “I prefer embassy for the breakfast and complimentary happy hour.” 13
- “I prefer embassy for the breakfast and complimentary happy hour. what i don't like is that some locations have extremely outdated furniture which makes or breaks my stay.” 13
- “The Embassy Suites Hotel in Charleston is the biggest scam. A total tourist trap. We paid $400 a night plus parking for a place that looks like the furnishings were bought at the Salvation Army or Goodwill!!!” 13
- “A total tourist trap. We paid $400 a night plus parking for a place that looks like the furnishings were bought at the Salvation Army or Goodwill!!! It's disgusting.” 13
- “It wasn't a terrible stay but it was costly. Then again, I do understand that this was Portland and the cost to accommodate 6 people for a week is going to be expensive where ever we'd decide to stay.” 3
- “With its moderate prices, generously sized rooms, indoor pool, and complimentary hot breakfast, this is a great hotel choice for families.” 14
- “The room walls and bathroom are in really poor condition. We definitely landed in the wrong place, but to charge customers the amount they do they should be ashamed.” 13
- “The lobby was sick as you mentioned and the staff was really great - maybe overaccommodating because they knew that place sucked.” 3
- “Embassy suites has a better breakfast option and manager's reception guaranteed everyday.” 13
- “The Embassy Suites is a four-star hotel with valet parking, polite and helpful concierge service, daily housekeeping, dinnertime room service, and a nightly evening reception, where guests get two complimentary drinks and light appetizers.” 1
- “I actually enjoy the Hampton Pearl District a lot in terms of clean and modern. But it is a Hampton, so you have the limited Hampton-style breakfast. The staff has always been very friendly.” 3
- “Embassy suites has a better breakfast option and manager's reception guaranteed everyday. Recently stayed at Homewood for 2 months, maybe 3 receptions, only on Wednesdays.” 13
- “I can attest there was definitely some upkeep issues with the place because it is old. Our room felt like it was recently redone. It maintained some of the old charm of what was likely the original architecture with the furniture to match the time period.” 3
- “The downside to Homewood is that standard rooms are often "studio suites". If you want a separate bedroom and living area, you'll usually be paying for a premium room.” 13
- “I prefer embassy for the breakfast and complimentary happy hour. what i don't like is that some locations have extremely outdated furniture which makes or breaks my stay.” 13
- “what i don't like is that some locations have extremely outdated furniture which makes or breaks my stay.” 13
- “Off-white walls, white bedspreads, oak furniture, and reddish-orange accent cushions, chairs, and banquettes add warmth and balance out the overall look.” 10
- “Agreed. Embassy Suites have outdated furniture, the one I work at near Disneyland California, people are constantly complaining about the a/c...” 13
- “The rooms are traditionally decorated with dark-wood furniture-from the armoire and Queen Anne chairs to the tufted bench and bergères-that complements the building's neoclassical exterior.” 1
- “Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. This hotel's location in the heart of Portland puts guests near some of the city's top shops, businesses and attractions.” 14
- “:-) https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/clthhhf-hilton-charlotte-uptown/ It is 15 minutes of a drive to and from the airport. It is a great hotel, and since you're uptown, all the other buildings, restaraunts, shops, are all walkable.” 7
- “Stayed at a downtown Hilton a couple of summers ago. Kinda sketchy area. Should have stayed at the Hampton Inn more uptown.” 3
- “Located smack-dab in the middle of Portland's four quadrants, this hotel couldn't be more central.” 1
- “The downtown location is convenient to public transportation and several shops and eating places, but the immediate surroundings can feel a bit dicey, especially at night.” 10
- “I stayed at the Hampton Inn South Park a few years ago and it was not too bad. I can't say how it is now though. 466320407 • 2y ago It's a good property in a great location.” 7
- “Ayersley NC - just stayed there! Super convenient access to airport and lots of restaurants” 7
- “I love staying here! Great location, great happy hour and breakfast!!” 6
- “:-) Reply Share More replies [deleted] • 2y ago https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/clthhhf-hilton-charlotte-uptown/ It is 15 minutes of a drive to and from the airport. It is a great hotel, and since you're uptown, all the other buildings, restaraunts, shops, are all walkable.” 7
- “The room walls and bathroom are in really poor condition. We definitely landed in the wrong place, but to charge customers the amount they do they should be ashamed.” 13
- “The first day into the trip we had to have maintenance come and fix our shower because the hot water handle just fell off while I was taking a shower. Literally never seen anything like this.” 3
- “The room walls and bathroom are in really poor condition.” 13
- “Excellent view of Voodoo Donuts which my kids loved looking out the window to make fun the tourist standing in line to buy Frankenfood novelty donuts.” 3
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 10 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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Deep coverage · 60/100We read 19 sources for this property, and pulled 69 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-28.
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- 2Charlotte, NC South Park Homewood Suites or Garden Inn?reddit.comForum thread2025-06-07Recent2 quotes used
“I personally stay at Hampton Inn in South Park. It has an amazing breakfast.”
Read originalreddit.com - 6Anybody stayed at the Embassy suites by Hilton downtown ...reddit.comForum thread2024-10-19Ageing3 quotes used
“I love staying here! Great location, great happy hour and breakfast!!”
Read originalreddit.com - 10Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland - Downtown Reviewoyster.comReview site2024-08-11Ageing3 quotes used
“The bathrooms in some of the larger units are styled with elegant hunter green marble.”
Read originaloyster.com - 3Embassy Suites Portland Downtown : r/Hiltonreddit.comForum thread2023-06-12Ageing11 quotes used
“The lobby was sick as you mentioned and the staff was really great - maybe overaccommodating because they knew that place sucked.”
Read originalreddit.com - 13Embassy suites : r/Hiltonreddit.comForum thread2022-07-12Ageing18 quotes used
“The Embassy Suites Hotel in Charleston is the biggest scam. A total tourist trap. We paid $400 a night plus parking for a place that looks like the furnishings were bought at the Salvation Army or Goodwill!!!”
Read originalreddit.com - 1Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown – Hotel Reviewcntraveler.comReview siteDate not stated6 quotes used
“If ordering breakfast room service is your favorite way to enjoy the last few hours of a hotel stay, you may be disappointed to learn that in-room dining is only available during dinner hours.”
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