My husband and I have five children, ages ranging from 5 to 21 years. We live in southern oregon, and wanted to take the kids to Portland for a few days during Spring Break.

Our 13-year-old daughter saw the hotel from the street, begging us to check on availability and price. When we all walked inside, we were literally awestruck. We had never been in a hotel quite like this one! It was like a tropical resort all wrapped inside a building! There is an enormous atrium with waterfalls, streams and fish swimming around the lobby. Trees, bushes and foliage are everywhere! Looking straight ahead we saw three glass elevators, and rooms facing us in all directions, up to 8 levels. There is a domed ceiling/skylight, which made us feel like we were in a sunny location, although in reality it was cold and snowy outside!

We chose a room on the seventh floor overlooking the ENORMOUS atrium. The two-room suite had the living room on one side with window looking out into the atrium and the bedroom with windows overlooking the east end of the airport on the other. It was perfect because the kids enjoyed watching airplanes take off and land. We had two double beds in the bedroom (which were exceptionally comfortable and beautiful) and a pull out sofabed in the living room. Each room has a cable television, with movies, music and games available for purchase. Regular tv is free. Be careful when trying to select a channel. If you press MENU on the remote, the selections cost money. Our daughter inadvertently chose a music station, and our room was charged $14.99 for the service. At checkout, however, the charges were reversed. Our room came with a refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. High-end soaps and lotions were included in the spacious and really nice bathroom. Razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc. are available for free if you forgot yours at home!

The hotel included two medium bottles of water in the refrigerator (WARNING: DO NOT DRINK THE WATER UNLESS YOU WANT TO PAY $3.50 PER BOTTLE). The cost is clearly written on the label, but just be aware in case you have curious thirsty children!

We attended a free Reception (children were allowed) from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. A limited array of alcoholic drinks (Jim Beam, House Tequila, Scotch, Coffee Liquor, Triple Sec, Vodka, and Gin plus draft beer and wine), non-alcoholic beverages, and some salty bar snacks (such as Goldfish) were included. (Not exactly the 'manager's appetizers' we envisioned when the reception was being described). We enjoyed sitting in the lounge area of the bar with our children, listening to the waterfall, and gazing skyward at the rooms, ceiling and glass elevators. Other folks also brought their children and their board games along. A very family-friendly atmosphere!

The morning's free breakfast (from 6:00 to 9:00 AM) was EXCEPTIONAL! Omelets (including all egg white) and eggs made to order, fresh waffles, fruit, biscuits, juice, coffee, cereal, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, country fries and much more was available. The only item that we didn't care for at all was the blueberry muffins, which were inedible and made with artificial blueberry pieces. The only bad part was that it ended at 9:00 AM. After 9:00 AM, you had to PAY for breakfast, but it wasn't buffet style. The kitchen was beautiful, and the chefs were very nice and accomodating. Again, we were awestruck.

The children (and my hubby) enjoyed the large swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna and weight room. Several other families brought along balls and pool toys. Fun, fun, fun!

Michael, at the front desk, was exceptional. Good job, Michael. We love you!

As taking 5 kids to the dining room was a little expensive for us, we called Pizza Hut, who delivered right to our suite door! What a plus!

Frequented by single businessmen looking really horny. Would not want to stay here as a single woman.

All paper products (TP, facial tissue, even the napkins) were hard as wood----cheap cheap cheap.
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Stinky: our room smelled of smoke from 1979 or something. It stunk of ciggys and the carpet was FILTHY---bathroom corners were all mucky, and the remote control was frightening.

Staff was attentive but it seemed like they all knew something you did not. Creepy guy in the kitchen area (it is open) staring at you while you get your breakfast.....what did he know that I did no Breakfast was free and greasy.

Bar at managers reception was a nice surprise but again full of businessmen (lonely guys).

A very weird experience at a stinky hotel. Not again.

Stayed here two nights for business and loved it. The room I stayed in was huge and what I expect from an Embassy Suites. The bed is incredibly comfortable and the room was very clean.

The breakfast and managers reception are a great benefit - highly enjoyed both.

Since this property is next to the airport there are not a ton of options nearby for food. There is however a new shopping/food area about a mile away that is being built up which has some dining options (mostly fast food).

All in all, a great place to stay.

Chose the Embassy Suites based on the reviews and also it's proximity to the airport.

Check in was a breeze and we were made to feel most welcome.

We spent three nights at the hotel touring around the Portland area including a drive down the coast. On our return each night we enjoyed the Managers Reception.

The breakfast was also of a high quality and the selection was very good.

We ate in the bar and the Water's Grille as there are not too many dining choices in the area, at least as best we could tell. The food and service were of a high quality.

The suite was very well laid out and clean. Some noise was evident from the planes taking off in the early morning, but not overly intrusive.

We did return to the hotel later in the week for an overnight on the way home and the staff made us feel like we were old friends.

Did run into a problem with noise from a large group of young children in the hotel on the weekend, but our request was handled in a very professional manner and to our satisfaction.

Would return again.