We stayed at the Silver Cloud Inn in Portland for 5 days at the end of June/beginning of July. As other reviewers stated, there were little "blips" in service but nothing horribly outstanding.
They were accomodating when we arrived early. The room was clean and the kids enjoyed the plasma tv. The Inn is upgrading to in-room wireless connections but while we were there, we had to ask for an in-room connector cable for our laptop. It was free-of-charge so that was nice. (There is also a computer located in the lobby for guest use.) Parking is also free! As for breakfast (included), it included make-yourself-waffles, the standard boiled eggs, cereals, pastries, etc. Not bad at all.
The downside? My daughter utilized the toiletries and those were not replaced on two occasions. Area looks a bit sketchy but we walked to the shops, dinner, etc. and felt very safe.
A great bistro, Pastini Pastaria, is just a couple blocks away on the corner of NW 23rd and Quimby.
Overall, we would definitely stay here again.