Returning to Portland for yet another family event (20-something alumni kids of PSU who still live in Portland), I went online to book a room. I've stayed at University Place several times over the years. I was perplexed to see the negative comments about this hotel. It's always been ideal for my needs.
It's a nice place - nothing dumpy about it at all. Very, very nice atmosphere with clean, tastefully designed rooms. It feels more like a nice hotel than a Holiday Inn Express, let's say. The price for Portland cannot be beat. I've always found the service to be outstanding. I like the fact that it is walking distance to downtown but just enough on the outskirts to be quiet. It's perfect for me.
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