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Portland · Oregon

Sentinel Hotel

614 SW 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97205

9.2 Wonderful715 guest reviews

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Nov 23, 2026
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Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxury Accommodations

    Indulge in a stay at our luxury hotel, where spacious guestrooms feature pillow-top mattresses, plush linens, and towelling bathrobes. Enjoy nightly turndown service and a variety of amenities including pet amenities, a pillow menu, and an iPod menu.

  • Wellness and Fitness

    Experience our signature Well & Fit kit in your room, complete with a yoga mat, resistance bands, weights, core ball, and a tablet pre-loaded with fitness videos. Take advantage of complimentary fitness class passes and stay active during your stay.

  • Dining and Entertainment

    Savor delicious meals with 24-hour room service or dine at our on-site restaurant, Jake's Grill, known for its well-cooked steaks. Unwind at the Jackknife bar or the Domaine Serene Wine Lounge after a day of exploring Portland's theatres, restaurants, and shopping centers.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at our luxury hotel just steps from the heart of Portland!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent service

  • Beautiful location

  • Clean rooms

At the hotel

Popular amenities

77 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Bar
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
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Dining & drinks

  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Public transport tickets

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Valet parking

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Free WiFi
  • Happy hour
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

715 reviews
7/ 10
We were on the third floor, which was not too high.
Jacoby · couple · 2026-10-12

The guest experience

9.2out of 10
715 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent service
  • Beautiful location
  • Clean rooms

Worth knowing — Noise from adjacent rooms · Breakfast quality issues

How guests scored the stay

  • Service10.0

    Staff was accommodating and responsive to issues, ensuring a positive experience.

  • Location9.6

    Perfectly central location for walking and enjoying many restaurants and sights.

  • Overall Experience9.6

    Despite a few hiccups, positive experiences overshadowed the negatives.

  • Value for Money9.6

    Overall, good value considering the service and location.

  • Amenities9.1

    Hotel had great amenities, but confirm specific room features in advance.

  • Room Quality9.1

    Comfortable bed with lovely views, but jetted tub feature was missing.

  • Cleanliness8.6

    Room was very clean, but one towel had an off-putting seafood smell.

  • Food and Beverage8.1

    Breakfast issues with food preparation, but staff handled it well.

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Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

67% of 12 recent stays rated 8+

9.2715 reviews

  • Loved the architecture and old world style but room was to small for that price.

    7/10

    Jacoby · couple · 2026-10-12

    “We were on the third floor, which was not too high.”

  • Очень вежливый персонал, номер современный и удобный)

    10/10

    Anna · couple · 2026-10-11

    “Все”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Thomas · solo traveller · 2026-10-08

    “Great facility”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    STARBIRD-VALENTINE · couple · 2026-10-08

    “The size of the room, which I believe was a suite. Which wasn't what we originally booked -- a deluxe king. Location was convenient for getting onto the freeway. The Sentinel was a step up from the Heathman which has been our go to hotel in Oregon which unfortunately is no longer living up to is past reputation.”

  • We went to my daughters Terrace room for my husbands 80th birthday celebration. It was awesome!

    9/10

    James · family with children · 2026-10-08

    “Great The food was very good. Service was good.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Tammy · solo traveller · 2026-09-09

    “Easy walk to food and drinks”

  • Disappointing.

    6/10

    DWrubel · NONE · 2026-08-25

    “The Sentinel Hotel presents itself as Small Luxury Hotel. It is a nice hotel, but a luxury hotel it is not. We’ve stayed at many actual Small Luxury hotels in the US and Europe. The Sentinel was surprisingly disappointing. We spent six nights there at the end of August 2026. We upgraded to an Executive King room. At first glance the room looked fine, but after a few days the shortcomings became obvious. In no particular order, the amenities beyond a small square of soap were pretty much nonexistent, unless an in-room coffeemaker is a luxury amenity. The towels were small and rough, not what you’d expect at a luxury hotel. After two nights worn bathrobes disappeared, but never replaced. When we did ask for 2 bathrobes, they brought one. Housekeeping apparently forgot to dust. The furniture is dated, heavy, and worn. Thursday afternoon one of the two elevators was out of service. Saturday night both were out, for hours. I had to walk up six long flights of stairs after dinner to get up to the room. The only great part of our stay was the restaurant Jake’s Grill. Outstanding no matter the meal, and a terrific happy hour.”

  • Nice location and staff

    10/10

    montessay · NONE · 2026-08-24

    “I was staying solo to take a PSU class and enjoy some sightseeing. The location was very convenient. Hotel interior is beautiful and front desk staff were all very kind and personable. Rooms were nice with comfy beds and good water pressure in the shower. Elevators were slow and city noise leaked in the old windows. Would stay again.”

  • A Beautiful Luxury Stay in the Heart of Downtown Portland

    10/10

    marymyngoch · Family · 2026-08-23

    “The Sentinel is absolutely beautiful! Our two rooms were spacious, spotless, and incredibly comfortable, and the staff was professional, warm, and welcoming from start to finish. The hotel has such a luxurious, high-end feel while being perfectly located right in downtown Portland. We especially loved the Concierge Floor, with its gorgeous skylight and private lounge, which was a wonderful space to relax and unwind. We also dined at Jake’s Grill twice during our weekend stay, and both meals were fantastic! The food, service, and overall experience were consistently excellent, making it a favorite part of our visit. Every detail at The Sentinel made our stay feel special, and we would absolutely love to return!”

  • Great location and unique property

    10/10

    laurapJ3888UI · NONE · 2026-08-22

    “Great location, professional staff. Unique building, in the lobby every day from 5-6 a wine hour which was a great place to have a splash and discuss dinner plans. We had a king suite which was spacious and included a fireplace, nice view from the sixth floor. Bathroom could be a little more comfortable as the shower is very small and dark, also no place to spread out your things while getting ready. Very clean though, and comfortable bedding. Our room also included access to a living space on the same floor that had a variety of snacks and cold items such as cheese and yogurt and sparkling water. Overall would recommend!”

  • Nice hotel but not 5 star worthy

    8/10

    RebeccaDrew050314 · NONE · 2026-08-21

    “Not a 5 star hotel. Nice bed and water pressure in the shower which is part of how I rate hotels. Not 5 star resort linens, towels and amenities”

  • Motel cloaked in a nice old building.

    2/10

    SusieQChicago0212 · NONE · 2026-08-12

    “The entrance of the hotel lobby and the lobby is no doubt beautiful. The rooms however are smelly, old and musty. The air conducting and the fire place (fake) were so so loud that it kept starling us awake the whole not. The bathroom was of a weird motel and not the nice luxury hotel it claims to be. They charged us 78 dollars for pet accommodations and said the would bring up a bed and food as well as bowls. The bed was very flat and gross and thin, the food was a handful of kibble (literally). No one was helpful and no one wants to work hard to make you comfortable, this hotel is Portland in a nutshell. Ugh. I almost checked out early in the middle of the night because I couldn’t stand to stay there one more minute.”

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