Harlow Hotel

Good place to stay in...

Liked: Location was a bit stressful due to minimal parking. Very noisy city streets with thinner walls. Staff was the best part about the stay as they were super welcoming and kind! Room itself felt very premium and comfortable to sleep in.
Disliked: Thinner walls, street parking 2/5

A mixed experience

Liked: This hotel is in a beautiful old building that's within walking distance of many great restaurants and coffee shops in the Pearl District. The renovated bathroom was nice (with a heated towel bar that's a great touch for a winter stay).
Disliked: The photos overstated the actual ambience of the hotel and rooms, so it's a stretch to call it boutique. The third floor room where we stayed didn't face a courtyard but the industrial rooftop of the next building over, which was a pretty depressing view so we kept the shade down. We also experienced a problem with trying to stream on the TV that couldn't be resolved and the elevator didn't work one of the two mornings of our stay. The hotel unfortunately is in a spot at the outer edge of the Pearl District that's surrounded by many people who are living in difficult circumstances on the street, who can have erratic behavior that makes one nervous. I found myself uncomfortable and worried about my rental car parked outside as well as myself and my 20-something old daughter walking around early in the morning. I truly was caught off guard by the scene at the location when arriving. It would have been helpful to be provided some guidance at check-in about the neighborhood and assurance of safety for visitors to Portland.

A really nice option in...

Liked: Lovely historic building with inset cafe, lots of eating options in walking distance, close to Moda Center, shops, cafes. Staff was excellent.
Disliked: Historic building means thin windows, traffic noise, a small peaceful but loud unhoused population in the park nearby.

Disappointed

Liked: Staff was nice
Disliked: Postage stamp sizes room. Unsafe area, not mobility friendly. Not as advertised.

Exceptional

A quiet gem for an...

Liked: A surprising gem in the heart of the Pearl district of Portland. We had dinner at Wilf’s just a few blocks away which was also wonderful with live jazz and excellent food. This hotel is also within walking distance of the train station and down the street from Powell’s Book Store. Smallish room but perfect for crawling into bed—quiet, clean and well-appointed. Would highly recommend!
Disliked: All was good! Their coffee shop perfect.

Exceptional

Exceptional

Superb