Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
A lakeside airport hotel minutes from PDX, featuring refurbished rooms and views of a protected wetland.
The verdict
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Radisson Hotel Portland Airport provides a convenient base located a 5- to 10-minute drive from the PDX terminal. Guests consistently highlight the fresh, updated rooms, reliable airport shuttle, and scenic views over the protected wetland. However, reviewers complain about steep drink prices and an understaffed restaurant, as well as rate spikes during major event weekends. 743
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What travelers noticed
- Refurbished rooms feature a modern 'Fly Oregon' theme along with comfortable Sleep Number beds and plenty of pillows. drawn from the full read
- Travelers appreciate the reliable and fast airport shuttle service that makes catching early morning flights easy. 46
- Rooms provide relaxing views overlooking a protected wetland area and lake. 374
- The on-site Lakeside Bar & Grill earns praise for its food, including standout French toast. 173
The catch
Who it's for
- — Early morning departures from PDX
- — Travelers wanting a fast airport shuttle
- — Guests who appreciate tranquil wetland views
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to train noise
- — Budget travelers looking to avoid peak event rate spikes
How to book
Score breakdown
How the 88/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
92Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Location
90- “The Radisson is right next to the convention center, not attached, but it's insanely close to the entrance. Think 1 minute walk, if even.” 17
- “😂😂 Will definitely use this ParkFlySleep location again! We've stayed at this hotel several times. We enjoy having a meal directly inside the hotel, the closeness to the airport, the shuttle service and friendliness of the staff.” 4
Room
90Service
92- “I especially want to recognize Sarah at the front desk, who deserves a huge amount of credit for making my experience so positive. Sarah provides truly exceptional customer service.” 8
- “Sarah at the reception desk did an outstanding and excellent job helping us! Sarah should be compensated anfd rewarded for her excellent customer service!” 8
Bed & Sleep
89- “The Sleep Number Bed took awhile to get used to, but once I did I slept very well.” 15
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-04
Where it sits
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 6 points above the modest median of 82, across 210 hotels in the same bracket. In Portland it sits 2 points below the local median of 90.
- This hotel
- 88
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 88
Based on 210 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 53 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Updated rooms feature operable windows, while earplugs sit by the beds. Best for airport-bound travelers, less so for anyone sensitive to train noise.” 3
- “Situated in a quiet, park-like environment overlooking Colwood Lake and the adjacent golf course, the property offers a restful stay away from direct flight path noise.” 7
- “Holiday Inn Portland-Airport (I-205) You can park your car there too for 10 bucks a day if you don't want to pay for airport parking. Globalairportparking.com They have a shuttle and you're 5 min from the airport.” 14
- “😂😂 Will definitely use this ParkFlySleep location again! We've stayed at this hotel several times. We enjoy having a meal directly inside the hotel, the closeness to the airport, the shuttle service and friendliness of the staff.” 4
- “The Radisson Hotel Portland Airport sits just minutes from PDX in a quiet setting away from the flight path, making it the perfect launch pad for your next adventure.” 6
- “Located just a 5- to 10-minute drive from Portland International Airport (PDX), the Radisson Hotel Portland Airport provides a convenient and tranquil setting for travelers.” 7
- “The shuttle to and from the airport runs on a seemingly erratic schedule; you may want to ask about it ahead of time.” 15
- “The Radisson is right next to the convention center, not attached, but it's insanely close to the entrance. Think 1 minute walk, if even.” 17
- “I haven't been before so I can't comment on that but I will say that I'm lazy and I do like that it is "located right next to the main convention entrance" so I booked there.” 17
- “Do this when I fly. Good shuttle, will take you any time to the airport.” 14
- “W hotel is fun and has a shuttle to airport. There's a Sheraton too but W is much better” 22
- “"A quiet, tranquil setting near the airport but off the flight path for a quiet and relaxing stay."” 6
- “Easy for us to go to the airport very early in the morning and be rested when landed in our destination.” 4
- “I've stayed at most of the Marriott/Hilton airport hotels. Prices fluctuate and depends on what you consider affordable, but almost all are fine. The Courtyard and Springhill Suites are getting worn.” 14
- “But for the $41 I paid on PL I'd be happy to stay here again. We just got back from our trip and the Hotel was GREAT - we had number beds that were great to try out (still would not buy one) and the pool was great for the kids.” 15
- “They had one big picture and that was the only "tie-in". It's double the price of the Plaza, and both are equally close. It's a totally mediocre hotel that costs too much.” 17
- “Food at the restaurant was good, only complaint was that drink prices were a little steep !! 😂😂” 4
- “I never saw any lol annatheorc • 3 taon ang nakalipas It's not worth it. It's not worth it. They had one big picture and that was the only "tie-in". It's double the price of the Plaza, and both are equally close. It's a totally mediocre hotel that costs too much.” 17
- “I stayed at the Plaza across the street for half the price and had a much better room (though no free breakfast).” 17
- “The hiccups seemed like the kind of things that were unique to my stay, and if I were paying rack I'd be less tolerant. But for the $41 I paid on PL I'd be happy to stay here again.” 15
- “Breakfast buffet had good options.” 3
- “Food at the restaurant was good, only complaint was that drink prices were a little steep !! 😂😂” 4
- “The restaurant in the hotel was understaffed and overwhelmed no matter what time you went there.” 17
- “The Radisson also has hands-down the best French toast I've ever had in my life, but heads-up that their coffee is really hot.” 17
- “And the kitchen delivered amazing meals too!” 8
- “Radisson Hotel Portland Airport is within easy reach of Lakeside Bar & Grill, which serves delectable meals.” 3
- “😂😂 Will definitely use this ParkFlySleep location again! We've stayed at this hotel several times. We enjoy having a meal directly inside the hotel, the closeness to the airport, the shuttle service and friendliness of the staff.” 4
- “Clean and comfortable. Great staff, we will definitely stay again” 4
- “nice clean room and good service” 4
- “Very friendly staff, good food, and very nice room.” 4
- “We enjoy having a meal directly inside the hotel, the closeness to the airport, the shuttle service and friendliness of the staff. Also, the view of the lake is a plus.” 4
- “Check in was easy and staff were very friendly.” 4
- “Open bathrooms include nice touches such as a hairdryer and towels.” 20
- “I especially want to recognize Sarah at the front desk, who deserves a huge amount of credit for making my experience so positive. Sarah provides truly exceptional customer service.” 8
- “The staff was very helpful and everything, just don't expect anything more than just a hotel.” 17
- “Quiet clean rooms with fast shuttle service.” 4
- “Sarah at the reception desk did an outstanding and excellent job helping us! Sarah should be compensated anfd rewarded for her excellent customer service!” 8
- “Great customer service. Easy for us to go to the airport very early in the morning and be rested when landed in our destination. Would stay here again.” 4
- “r years and at totally random hours. Great, reliable service.” 22
- “Dining room staff Dan and Destiny went the extra mile with smiles at the end of a long day.” 8
- “Hotel was nice since the rooms have been up-dated.” 4
- “Nice room..friendly staff...” 4
- “A great airport hotel, with super safe parking and a shuttle, plus a restarurant and bar that is friendly and reasonable.” 4
- “Staff were friendly and helpful and our room was spacious and clean.” 4
- “Reception staff, Tate, Vic, Sarah and Ashley all stepped up to help us resolve a dead battery issue and made us feel like we were no bother at all, while helping many other guests at the same time.” 8
- “The linens were good, with plenty of pillows.” 15
- “Service was fine. Stayed in a much improved refurbished room for my second stay.” 4
- “The Sleep Number Bed took awhile to get used to, but once I did I slept very well.” 15
- “Hotel overlooks a protected wetland area which is relaxing to view from the room.” 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.
- 18 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 18/100We read 0 sources for this property, covering 0 traveler mentions, boiled down to 0 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-04.
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- 14Early PDX flight, where to stay? : r/PortlandORreddit.comForum thread2025-03-30Recent3 quotes used
“Holiday Inn Portland-Airport (I-205) You can park your car there too for 10 bucks a day if you don't want to pay for airport parking. Globalairportparking.com They have a shuttle and you're 5 min from the airport.”
Read originalreddit.com - 22Flying out of PDX way too early... where to stay?reddit.comForum thread2024-04-27Ageing7 quotes used
“I stayed at the Hyatt out there and the shuttle was fine and they included parking.”
Read originalreddit.com - 17Radisson Hotel : r/brandonsandersonreddit.comForum thread2024-01-16Ageing11 quotes used
“Well the Marriott certainly knows it's Dragonsteel weekend! This is per night. Insane. I booked the Plaza which is less than half for the whole stay.”
Read originalreddit.com - 15OR Portland Radisson Airport - Hotel Reviewsbetterbidding.comReview site2006-05-18Ageing6 quotes used
“But for the $41 I paid on PL I'd be happy to stay here again. We just got back from our trip and the Hotel was GREAT - we had number beds that were great to try out (still would not buy one) and the pool was great for th…”
Read originalbetterbidding.com - 1Radisson Hotel Portland Airportchoicehotels.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalchoicehotels.com
- 2Radisson Hotel Portland Airport | An Event Planner's Guidetravelportland.comReview siteDate not statedRead originaltravelportland.com
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