Harlow Hotel

Great last minute stay.

Liked: No breakfast, but a nice coffee shop where you can get a cup of decent coffee.
Disliked: Receptionist at check in was kind of indifferent.

Superb

Good

My stay at the Harlow...

Liked: The staff, the bed, and the historic character of the hotel made this stay stand out. The team at Harlow was consistently welcoming and accommodating. I interacted with the General Manager, Victoria Rose (on the overnight shift, and affiliated with the Dead Portland Society—I’m excited to book a walking tour with her), and a lovely woman whose name I regretfully forgot (maybe Veronica?), who went above and beyond by bringing a refrigerator to my room and warming my meal in the staff microwave.This is a historic hotel, so do not expect in-room amenities like a microwave, refrigerator, or coffee machine. However, my room was beautifully appointed—with two white robes, slippers, and a large walk-in shower (no tub). I stayed on the third floor, where the high ceilings gave the space an airy, elegant feel. The bed was one of the most comfortable I experienced on my entire trip.The hotel is located on a corner across from a long, multiblock park, with grassy spaces and sandy areas for bocce ball. A charming area for a stroll or just to sit and enjoy the neighborhood.I will definitely return—though not when I’m traveling with my soft-top convertible, as parking is all street-based (something to keep in mind for fellow travelers).
Disliked: As a historic property, some modern conveniences are understandably limited. Despite these minor inconveniences, I would absolutely stay here again - now that I know what to expect.

The hotel is clean and...

Liked: It was clean and the staff was awesome.
Disliked: Nothing

Superb

I would definitely stay here...

Liked: The hotel is beautifully updated. The manager was exceptionally nice. The location was perfect.
Disliked: All was good.

Nice room, strange hotel

Liked: Room was comfortable, good size. Bed comfortable. Nice bathroom, clean. Several restaurants within walking distance.
Disliked: All doors to hotel were locked upon arrival with no info about how to get in. I finally called phone number from listing, which rang many times before being answered. Staff person said she would meet me at door to let me in. Said it was a 'secure' building, only guests with keys can enter. At check in I asked about parking. Staff said offstreet parking, pick a spot & pay at parking kiosk or download parking app. It took a bit of back and forth conversation to understand it was street parking. She said 'street parking, offstreet parking - same thing'. I informed her they are certainly not the same. Staff also said there is a 24hr cafe on main floor next to lobby. I went onto the hotel website to look at menu, decided we'd have breakfast there next morning. Nope - no hot breakfast. Coffee & bagel or prepackaged sweet bread. And, only guests could access the 'cafe', whose exterior door had a sign to keep the door locked at all times. Really strange. Felt like an abandoned hotel. Desk & cafe staff (2 people) were cleaning rooms & bathrooms. I kept expecting Stephen King to come around the corner for his cameo appearance in this movie.

Very good

Liked: This was a cool property in a great location. The staff was very friendly and the room was extremely nice. I would definitely stay here again.
Disliked: My only complaint is the complete absence of parking. The only thing available was street parking and even though it wasn't the worst neighborhood in Portland, I don't know that I would leave anything in the car over night. If you are lucky enough to get a spot next to the building, there are cameras.