Dossier

Portland, 750 Southwest Alder Street45.52015,-122.680072(Show on Map)

8.9

Excellent

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Summary of reviews

Dossier is a great choice for those looking to explore downtown Portland with its central location providing easy access to parks, shops and restaurants. The hotel's comfortable, clean and spacious rooms have received numerous positive reviews with guests raving about the large and comfortable beds and the bathrooms getting particular acclaim. The staff consistently received praise for their friendliness, helpfulness and professionalism, creating a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. While the hotel's restaurant and bar were unfortunately closed during some guests' stays, the hotel did offer craft beer and great cocktails when open. The hotel's prime location in the heart of the city comes at a cost for guests bringing cars with valet parking being easy but expensive. Overall, Dossier is a solid choice for a comfortable stay in a great location.

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Sustainability Journey

Included in lists of green hotels in Portland, suggesting an effort towards sustainable operations.

Honeymoon

This hotel offers a sleek and contemporary design with comfortable rooms. Its central location and modern amenities make it a suitable choice for a city honeymoon.

Dog Friendly

This hotel provides a comfortable pet bed, bowls, a toy, and treats upon arrival. It also offers a 'pet spiritual menu' of inspirational books.

Nightlife

Located in downtown Portland, Dossier offers convenient access to the city's nightlife. Its central location makes it easy to explore various bars and entertainment venues.

Accessible

Dossier offers specific accessible room types, including Double Room Disability Access and Double Room Two Double Beds Accessible. The hotel provides ADA accessibility options and is centrally located with easy access to public transportation.

EV charging stations

Dossier offers Tesla Destination Charging for guests, which is included with its valet parking service. Guests are advised that charging station availability may be limited.

4 Star

Located in downtown Portland, Dossier offers accommodations with signature amenities, including a fitness center and pet amenities. The hotel is known for accommodating guest requirements.

Parking

EV charging stations

Romantic

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Gym

Room Types

Premium KingBoasting impressive city views and cable TV, this modern room features warm decor, large windows and a luxurious en suite bathroom.

Premium Double Room with Two Double BedsBoasting impressive city views and cable TV, this modern room features warm decor, large windows and a luxurious en suite bathroom.

Standard King Located on levels 3 to 8, these rooms feature a 42-inch flat-screen TV and complimentary WiFi.

Standard Double Room with Two Double BedsLocated on levels 3 to 8, these rooms feature a 42-inch flat-screen TV and complimentary WiFi.

Double Room with Two Double Beds - AccessibleLocated on levels 3 to 8, these rooms feature a 42-inch flat-screen TV and complimentary WiFi.

Premium Corner King This premium corner room offers expansive windows and panoramic city views.

King Loft SuiteThis loft suite features a separate sitting area with a sofa bed, armchair, and tables.

Double Room - Disability AccessThe spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

Single Room - Disability AccessThe unit has 1 bed.

SuiteThis suite offers a hot tub. This spacious suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a coffee machine, a seating area as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Guest Reviews

8.9

Excellent

Review Summaries

Location

Dossier hotel is a great choice for those looking to explore downtown Portland. With its central location, guests have easy access to parks, shops and restaurants, making it a convenient stay for visitors. Despite the area being a little rough, guests praise its great location, which is perfect for getting around Portland. Additionally, the hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to cafes, restaurants and bars. Staff are friendly and helpful and rooms are very comfortable, providing a boutique style and vibe. Guest reviews highlighted the hotel's proximity to local stores and dining, making it a super central location downtown. The location of Dossier is ideal for those who want to explore all that downtown Portland has to offer.

Breakfast

Dossier offers a light breakfast in the morning with pre-packaged pastries, but some guests feel that it falls short of their expectations. However, the hotel provides excellent coffee and local brews in the afternoon and guests can enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries each morning. Some reviewers wished for a more substantial breakfast, but overall, the offerings were appreciated as a nice touch. Those expecting a more substantial breakfast were disappointed with the options and the resort fee paid for the breakfast was deemed too high. Despite mixed reviews, the free coffee and muffins were a definite highlight of the morning.

Dinner

According to guest reviews, the hotel's restaurant and bar were unfortunately closed during their stay, which was a bit disappointing. However, the hotel did offer craft beer from 5-7pm and guests enjoyed great cocktails in the restaurant when it was open. Despite this setback, guests found plenty of great dining options nearby and wished there had been room service available. Overall, while guests would have appreciated a restaurant on-site, they still enjoyed their stay and the amenities provided by the hotel.

Rooms

The Dossier hotel has received numerous positive reviews about their comfortable, clean and spacious rooms. Guests have raved about the large and comfortable beds and the bathrooms have gotten particular acclaim with separate bathtubs and showers, spacious layouts and tasteful decor. The hotel's location in Downtown Portland is also highly praised, as is its modern and well-kept amenities. While some reviews noted that the rooms may be a bit small or lacking in maid service without request, the overall consensus is that the hotel provides clean and comfortable accommodations with attractive aesthetics.

Beds

When it comes to a good night's sleep, Dossier does not disappoint. The hotel boasts comfortable beds that guests rave about with some even calling them the most comfortable beds they've ever slept on! The plushness of the mattresses, the softness of the pillows and the cozy duvets all contribute to a comfortable stay. While some guests commented on the size of the beds being on the smaller side, there is even an option for a Japanese-style room with no bed or a fusion/hybrid option. Despite some minor issues with softness or scratchy sheets, the general consensus is that the beds are great. Some even describe the beds as heavenly, ensuring that guests enjoy sound sleep. So if you're looking for a hotel with comfortable beds, Dossier is one to consider.

Cleanliness

If you're looking for a clean and comfortable stay in the heart of the city, Dossier is a great option. Multiple guests praised the high level of cleanliness in their rooms with some even describing them as "very clean" and "perfect." The location of the hotel was noted as being both convenient and clean. Towels were described as plush and the beds and pillows were very comfortable. While there were a few isolated incidents of cleanliness issues, these were not typical according to most reviews. Many guests appreciated the vintage feel of the hotel with one even describing it as "beautiful." All in all, for a clean and pleasant stay in a great location, Dossier delivers.

Staff

The staff at Dossier were consistently praised by guests for their friendliness, helpfulness and professionalism. Many guests specifically mentioned the front desk staff as being fantastic, exceptionally helpful and accommodating. The bar service was also highlighted as excellent. While there were a few negative comments about rude or unhelpful staff, these were outweighed by the majority of positive feedback. Guests enjoyed the pleasant and welcoming atmosphere created by the staff and appreciated their willingness to go above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay. The concierge was singled out for being amazing and many guests appreciated the warm welcome from the door person. Overall, Dossier's staff were a standout feature of the hotel, consistently providing great customer service.

Parking

Dossier hotel's prime location in the heart of the city comes at a cost for guests bringing cars with valet parking being easy but expensive. While other parking options may be limited, guests warn of a lack of available spots, long wait times for valet and high daily parking fees of up to $50. However, some guests found good selection and that their car was safe. Guests suggest looking for nearby parking structures or parking at a garage a few blocks down. While parking could be improved, the hotel's amenities and central location make up for it.

4 Star

Looking for a four-star hotel in the heart of Portland? Look no further than Dossier. This hotel is a great showcase of the wonderful people and retro architecture that make Portland unique. The building exudes class and style with its retro design being a particular highlight. While some guests found the hospitality lacking, overall the services and facilities were passable and very good. Certainly not an unforgettable experience, but a solid choice for a comfortable stay.

FAQ

No, Dossier doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Dossier.

Yes, Dossier welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Dossier.

Yes, Dossier has a gym.

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