The Nines, Portland

When a hotel calls itself The Nines ($160, night), you can imagine the expectations have been set. Located in Portland (Oregon) and built inside an old department store, The Nines offers an urban oasis decked out in local Portland digs. From the artwork done by the area's best artists, to the library themed cocktail bar stocked with books from Portland's City of Books, The Nines is truely Portland. The 8th floor atrium houses the front desk, concierge, library, a billiards table, leather couches, and a large collection of music. We suggest not going far for dinner as the Asian inspired Departure Restaurant is located on the rooftop and the unique Urban Farmer steak house stocks the finest cuts of naturally raised beef. And if that wasn't enough to keep you wanting to stay at the hotel the entire trip, the impeccable service welcomes you back with doormen that memorize your name and maids that leave you personal notes.