University Place-Portland

University Place is lhile d on the Portland State University campus.

If you haven't stayed in Portland before you can get to this hotel or just about any other by shuttle van for $14 , taxi $35 or the MaxRail light rail system for $1.95. The trip will take about 30 minutes.

My room was clean and comfortable and for $85 a night not a bad deal. Internet access is available for $9.50 a day or $25 maximum during your stay or $5 maximum per stay if you use the public areas in the hotel. I used the latter option. If you have t-mobile service there is a Starbucks about a half mile away.

While I didn't eat in the hotel restaurant I did eat the banquet food and it was quite good which should reflect well on the restaurant.

If you are looking for places to eat, be prepared to walk at least 2 blocks. The closer you get to the downtown area the more restaurants you have to choose from. If you are looking for a fats food type of place, many of them close by 7:30 so eat early.

The climate is very welcoming particularly when you hail from the hot and humid east at this time of year with temps in Portland hovering in the high 70's duirng the day.

If you are tired of chain hotels and yearn for some friendly service without a lot of bells and whistles then this is the place for you.