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Short for “Advance”, Hotel Vance near Pearl District, Portland, invites innovation and stimulates productivity.
As a brand new downtown Portland hotel with a view, the hotel offers clean guest rooms, complimentary WiFi, unique meeting and event spaces including a game studio. With an on-site Starbucks and 24-hour fitness center you’ll stay energized while enjoying the City of Roses.
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I thought the hotel is a good value for a downtown property. The lobby is shared with a business Tower . The restaurant is not owned by the property. The lobby also has a Starbucks. The elevator had security. The rooms had a warehouse architecture . Bed was very good and bathroom was efficient. The room had no fridge. The linens were also very good. Overall I was very satisfied.
Big empty room. Plenty of room for a sofa, especially for a four-night stay. I love the minimalist feel, but this room seriously lacks amenities. Two out of three elevators not working. Waits up to 15 minutes to board an elevator. Competing with staff who are using elevators for housekeeping. That is, housekeeping they failed to do on my room despite my specifically requesting it. They're getting two stars, not one because I like the view from my room. This hotel is trying to be something that it is not. Why do I have two desks in my room and no sofa but giant expanses of wall screaming for something.
I stayed in here for three nights, and overall it was a peaceful stay. The hotel is located near all the action Portland has to offer, and it is also just a minute away from Portland State University (if you know someone there, this can be helpful). Unfortunately, the area is also known for a lot of homeless wandering around, some even doing drugs in the daytime, so be cautious. The bed was super comfortable, and the outlets worked just fine. It was a really big space to walk around in with a large flat screen as well. I was impressed by that. But, I was confused at how their shower screen didn't close, so you're bound to get the floor wet. Plus, some of their towels were stained and it was discomforting to see. Staff was friendly, and in the building they do have a Starbucks and a restaurant to eat at. In addition, they have a parking lot you can use during your stay- for a fee. I was happy to be here, and would do it again. The location is great, but also comes with certain risks, so proceed carefully.
As one of the newest hotels in Portland, this is clean and sleek. The rooms are funky pretty in their decor. The floors are a little cold and it’s seems a little stark especially in winter. Staff are friendly and professional. However, I did have an issue with the reservation. They didn’t have it in the system even though I had it in my records. That said they were able to remedy it. Given my platinum status, there is not much of an upgrade except a corner room. The lounge on the second floor is comfortable and spacious.
We booked a 1 night stay in king room. The rooms are all the same so there isn't any Ambassador status recognition for upgrades. For breakfast amenity you get a $10 gift card per person at the Starbucks at the property vs the restaurant that is connected to the hotel. The front desk was friendly. Hotel room decor is fun and bright. It's a very minimalist approach It shares a lobby space with an office building so it's not a typical hotel lobby setting. Feels very corporate and that it would be great for a business stay for a single person. In general it was good for our needs as a couple for a quick one night stay, not sure how I'd feel if we stayed there longer as rooms were spacious but focused more on decor than comfort.
