Sentinel Hotel (formerly The Governor Hotel) offers luxury accommodations in a historic setting. The century-old hotel is located three blocks from the iconic Powell’s City of Books. Guestrooms feature flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, in-room safe, coffee and tea making facilities, honor bar, and free Wi-Fi. Beds are fitted with pillowtop mattress and high-thread-count linens, while guests can choose from a pillow menu. Luxury bath amenities and bathrobes are also included. The hotel features a fitness center, business center, meeting rooms, and conference/event space. Valet parking and concierge services are also available. Stylish artwork and photography is mounted on walls throughout the property. The hotel restaurant, Jake’s Grill, serves traditional American grill fare. Guests can enjoy a drink in Jackknife, the lobby lounge, or the on-site Starbucks, located just off the lobby. Sentinel Hotel is located close to the Pearl District and is within walking distance of Pioneer Place shopping mall, Portland Art Museum, and Gerding Theater at the Armory.
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Guests staying at Sentinel are quick to praise the hotel building itself, explaining that the historic structure maintains the charm and character that has made it a Portland landmark for more than a century. Guests also praise the interior décor, which includes stylish artwork and photographs adorning walls throughout the hotel.
Guests report that Sentinel is within walking distance of many of the city's favorite landmarks and attractions, making it an ideal choice for sightseers visiting the Rose City. Nearby attractions include Powell's City of Books, Portland Art Museum, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and the revitalized Pearl District.
Guests arriving in Portland by air report that the hotel is easy to reach. Portland International Airport is served by the Red Line on the MAX light rail system, which stops at Galleria/SW 10th Ave. station, located around the corner from the hotel.
According to reports, parking at Sentinel can be an expensive endeavor. Past guests that have driven to the hotel report that valet parking is pricey. Some motorists opt for other less expensive public parking options nearby.
A number of guests report that guestrooms can be on the small side. Whilst the hotel features a number of larger rooms and suites, guests describe some rooms as being too small to move around in.
The hotel's lobby bar generally receives positive reviews but some guests report that the bar can become very busy and, in turn, very loud. Understandably, weekend nights are reported to be the busiest times.
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