Book Last-Minute Hotel Deals in Portland

Portland, Oregon, likes to do things a little differently. It goes against the grain, forging its own path instead of following the pack. This PNW (Pacific Northwest) city is fierce, eclectic, delicious, and yes, even a little strange. In fact, it lives by the slogan Keep Portland Weird, so you know it’s a little funky, too.

Score one of the last-minute hotels in Portland and tap in your own weirdness. Crack open a good book or taste something new while you’re in this quirky and wonderful city. Between trivia nights and live concerts, looks like your itinerary just planned itself.

• Be a Book Worm: In Portland, you don’t have to hide your obsession with reading. If you’d rather spend the day getting lost in a book than socializing with people, you’ll find right in. Make your way to literature paradise at Powell’s Books, the largest independent bookstore in the world. Rare books? New books? Used books? You’ll find it all at this multi-story bookstore. Stay at one of the cheap hotels in Downtown Portland, so you’ll have cash left over for adding to your book collection.

• Eat Your Way Through Town: Fancy yourself a foodie? You’ve come to the right place. Portland is a food truck mecca, with more than 600 carts all over the city. Bring your appetite to any of the “food cart pods,” from Portland Mercado and Cartopia to Cartlandia and Prost Marketplace. Select one of the best hotels in Downtown Portland Oregon for easy access to all the eats.

• Tap Into Your Nerdy Side: Whether you’re a board game fanatic or trivia extraordinaire, you’ll find your match here. Head to the state’s first board game lounge, Game Knight Lounge, for a rousing game of Yahtzee and a side of beer. Or put some useless knowledge to good use at North Bar’s trivia night. You’ll even find bars with arcades, from Retro Game Bar to Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade. Pick one of the hotels near Downtown Portland and get ready to play.

• Rock the Arts Scene: Between the live music and the art exhibits, you’re going to be feeling mighty artsy in this town. Get your groove on at one of the countless venues, from Crystal Ballroom to Aladdin Theater. Prefer to keep the volume turned down? Explore local art galleries during the monthly First Thursday event or take the Portland Art Museum for a spin.

When you plan a last-minute trip to Portland, you’re sure to find your niche in this intriguing city. Choose a hotel with free parking in Portland or stay at one of the hotels near Portland Moda Center. Better yet, give a Hotwire Hot Rate a whirl and you might score a 4-star hotel at a 2-star price!