Aloft Portland Airport at Cascade Station

In Portland’s Cascade Station shopping district, a contemporary airport hotel sits just minutes from Portland International Airport and close to top draws like the Columbia River Gorge, Multnomah Falls, the Oregon Zoo and the Alberta Arts District. Ideal for quick stays and last-minute getaways, it puts shopping, transit and city sights within easy reach.

Loft-inspired rooms (about 136 total) feature mini-refrigerators, LCD TVs, walk-in showers or tubs and designer toiletries. Rooms offer practical touches like safes, desks, coffee/tea makers and entertainment options including video-game consoles and cable. The hotel is pet-friendly and offers free wired and wireless internet throughout.

Take a dip in the indoor pool, hit the 24-hour fitness center, or rent a bike to explore nearby trails and shops. Relax at the spa, browse the gift shop/newsstand, or fire up a picnic and BBQ in the outdoor leisure area. Complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle runs 24 hours a day for easy terminal access.

Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet, a 24-hour business center, express check-in and on-site conference space and meeting rooms make this a solid pick for work trips.

On-site restaurant serves cooked-to-order breakfasts daily for a fee. A café/coffee shop offers snacks and morning brews, and a bar/lounge pours drinks for post-flight downtime. Expect easy access to local cuisine and casual dining close by.