Your first decision upon arrival in Portland may not be the easiest one: River, city or mountains - where to first? Not only is the RiverPlace Hotel (formerly Riverplace, A Larkspur Collection) perfectly located on the banks of the beautiful Willamette River, it also happens to be just a hop, skip and a jump from everything downtown Portland has to offer: the city's business epicenter including the Oregon Convention Center as well as world-class shopping and dining. And framing it all is a stunning mountain backdrop.

We aren't afraid to call the RiverPlace Hotel one-of-a-kind: a four star retreat that's super luxurious yet totally laid back at the same time. Inside and out this place is amazing. One moment you can be walking or jogging along the river and marina, the next you're enjoying the boutique hotel's Pacific Northwest charm, along with some sweet creature comforts.