Elevate Your Experience...
As you take the elevator to the 8th floor of the historic Meier & Frank Building, you realize you’ve arrived. Historic in nature, yet contemporary in everything else, The Nines is a Portland luxury hotel ideally situated downtown, steps from Pioneer Square and the central business district
Accommodation
Superior Room
Influenced by their former department store building our Superior rooms are artfully designed, infusing fashion and bright colours to make our signature Nines look. These rooms overlook our beautiful atrium and come with either a king bed or two queen beds.
Deluxe Exterior View Room
Their Deluxe Exterior View rooms, which provide beautiful views, are designed with modern nostalgic glamour in mind. Each room features 9-foot ceilings, oversized windows, and an elegantly upholstered window seat for reading and relaxation.
One Bedroom Suite
Their Portland hotel’s one-bedroom suites are wonderful for those who are planning on entertaining friends or colleagues or just want extra room to sprawl. The living room is individually designed with luxurious touches, while a dining table and wet bar fulfil your entertaining needs.
Meier & Frank Suite
The Meier & Frank Suite is approximately 1,536 square feet and features a living room, dining room and den, as well as three 55″ HDTVs.
The Nines Suite
At approximately 1,768 square feet, the Nines suite features a living room, dining room and den, as well as a butler’s kitchen, wet bar, hardwood floors, infinity tub and fireplace. This suite also features three 55″ HDTVs, including a king bed with an in-footboard TV and a TV in the bathroom mirror.
Dine in style...
Enjoy two distinct and uniquely crafted renowned restaurants at The Nines Hotel.
Dining
Departure Restaurant
Departure Restaurant sits atop the Nines Hotel and offers modern Asian cuisine in a sleek, cosmopolitan setting with two outdoor decks and stunning views of the city, mountains and Willamette River. Traditional Asian preparations meet Northwest ingredients in signature dishes such as the restaurant’s grilled kushiyaki selections, Kobe meatballs and maguro karai honey sushi rolls.
Urban Farmer Restaurant
Urban Farmer Restaurant redefines the modern steakhouse with an emphasis on Northwest, sustainable ingredients and simple and farm-to-table preparations. They offer a range of beef options including grass-fed Oregon beef, pasture-raised, grain-finished beef, as well as corn-fed beef. With an expansive wine list and cocktails made with many local spirits, the beverage program extends the concept of local and sustainable.
The Nines Living Room
Located directly behind The Nines Hotel’s front desk, The Nines Living room features a beautiful open setting in which guests can enjoy a small bite and cocktails provided by Urban Farmer. Relax in any of the contemporary seating arrangements, cubes, or bench spaces. Entertainment occurs six days a week in The Nines Living Room featuring local solo artists. A full list of entertainers and the schedule can be found on The Nines Facebook Events Page.
In Room Dining
We make in-room dining easy, creating an elevated experience for our guests. Just order room service through your television or call them for further assistance. Please don’t hesitate to let them know how they can make your stay more comfortable.
Discover a captivating fusion of art and history...
Immerse yourself in an environment where each corner is a canvas of rich narratives, blending contemporary elegance with the echoes of a storied past. From thought-provoking artworks to the architectural legacy of the Meier & Frank Building, The Nines invites you to explore a unique tapestry that weaves together the essence of Portland’s cultural heritage.
Art & History
They feature a bold collection of commissioned works exclusively created by local artists. Their extraordinary collection, curated by Paige Powell, a former Warhol confidante, comprised over 400 pieces of art, including sculptures, paintings, and custom installations that grace the atrium, restaurant, library, lobby, and guest rooms.
Art Work
Some of the dynamic and diverse works include Melody Owen’s grand stairwell chandelier titled “Bird Song”, which uses glass, LEDs, and steel to create a 35-foot hanging structure illustrating the audio waves of bird songs from the Pacific Northwest. Additionally, video artist Matt McCormick has created Satellite, an abstract work of images from around Portland, on display in the hotel’s restaurant, Urban Farmer. The Library, with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves & a billiards table, features local artwork including pieces by filmmaker Gus Van Sant, cartoonist John Callahan, painter Chris Johanson, and emerging artist Nell Warren.
Meier & Frank Building
The Meier & Frank Building is a historic department store in downtown Portland, Oregon. It was originally built in 1909 by the Meier & Frank Company, one of the city’s most prominent retailers. For decades, the retail dynasty created by Aaron Meier and Sigmund Frank was a long-standing hub of commerce for Portland. This iconic monument featured the first escalator installation in Portland and, in 1922, also functioned as the studio for Meier & Frank’s very own radio station. As the premier department store in Portland, clientele often dressed up to look their very best, as this was (and still is) the place to see and be seen. At its peak, the Meier & Frank building had a pharmacy, a pet store, and a deli. Meier & Frank was also Clark Gable’s place of employment before he became a famous actor.
Transformation into a Luxury Hotel
In 2005, the building began its transformation into a luxury hotel. The original exterior was retained, while a seven-story light-filled atrium was created to best access beautiful views and natural light. The architects created a nostalgic, modern approach infusing elements from the worlds of art and fashion, as well as, eclectic nods to Meier & Frank’s retail past. In line with their sustainable values, the building is also LEED Silver Certified. The name “the Nines” was created in homage to the Meier & Frank Building’s roots as a beacon of “dressed to the nines” fashion. Like the original Meier & Frank, they remain dedicated to providing impeccable service and an elevated experience.
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Monday – Friday: 9am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 10am – 4:00pm
1 Market Place Mews, Gardiner Place,
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2AH