Travel: The City Column
The City Column: Discover H&H’s Guide To Portland
Updated on June 3, 2026
Explore beautifully preserved historical architecture, as well as hot new hotels, restaurants and shops in Oregon’s City of Roses.
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Where To Stay: The Heathman Hotel
Booklovers will feel at home in The Heathman, famous for its two-storey library with signed editions from Pulitzer and Nobel prizewinners. The hotel is just a short walk from Powell’s Books, the world’s largest independent bookstore.
1001 SW Broadway
Where To Stay: Hotel Grand Stark
Opened in 2021, one of the city’s newest hotels balances architectural history with a contemporary aesthetic. The century-old building has been restored and features a quirky blend of textures and art that injects a youthful energy.
509 SE Grand Ave.
Where To Eat: Quaintrelle
A staple of Portland’s fine dining scene, Quaintrelle recently underwent a location change and design refresh. The dark dining area is balanced with a bold, biophilic-inspired bar. The seafood- and veg-focused tasting menu, available in five, seven or nine courses, is worth the splurge.
2032 SE Clinton St.
Where To Eat: Oma’s Hideaway
At Oma’s Hideaway, the Southeast Asian–inspired menu is as playful as the restaurant’s 1970s pop art style. One of Portland’s most exciting openings in 2021, it’s now getting national attention — the chef, Thomas Pisha-Duffly, is a James Beard Award finalist this year. Check out dishes like the Sour Yellow Curry with Seared Duck Breast.
3131 SE Division St.
What To See:
A leading cultural institution in Oregon, this museum is a must-visit. Among its shows this summer is Making a Mark: Contemporary Drawings, which emphasizes the process of creation. Featured American artists include Allyson Strafella, Arnold J. Kemp and William Anastasi.
1291 SW Park Ave.
Portland Institute for Contemporary Art
You’re always in for a surprise at PICA. With a mission to showcase international and interdisciplinary artists, PICA moved to a former warehouse just a few years ago, and is using the space to focus on different forms of art, whether it’s photography, film or dance.
15 NE Hancock St.
Where To Shop: Pillar
Props stylist Kira Corbin (pictured above) knows the value of an artful object and how to curate and collect with meaning. At her store, expect to find beautiful and functional pieces from makers, with vintage items also in the mix.
4252 SE Belmont St.
Where To Shop: Spartan Shop
This gem of a shop truly puts the art into art and design. The space has a minimalist, industrial, gallery-like vibe — back in the 1920s, it was a bottling factory — and specializes in furniture and lighting, with many of the pieces created by Portland designers.
1210 SE Grand Ave.
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