There are 3 reasons
why you'll want to stay in The Pearl. Location, location, location. Unfortunately, there
are no hotels in the Pearl District. Our luxury condo is located in the
heart of The Pearl next to Jamison Park and directly on the streetcar
line. The silent streetcar stops across the street and will
efficiently take you wherever you’d like to go. You’ll find
countless eateries within a few blocks in all directions as The Pearl
is home to many of Portland’s best restaurants. There’s Italian,
Japanese, Chinese, French and classic Pacific Northwest cuisine pretty
much outside your door. We have menus available for most in the condo
along with reviews. Portland Monthly magazine’s “Best Picks” selected
many of our favorites right here in our neighborhood.
If
you’d rather go out for coffee than make some fresh in-house with our deluxe grinder/brewer, we have great local coffee: Sip 'N Kranz across the path out the
rear exit to the right, Lovejoy Bakery to the left or Starbucks across the street. If it’s dessert you crave, Sip 'N Kranz has wonderful treats from Nuvries bakery, Lovejoy Bakery, or within a block or two is home
made ice cream at Cool Moon or if you’d prefer gelato, it’s down the
street at Via Delizia or a brief streetcar ride to Mio Gelato, with drinkable chocolate and other
chocolate extravaganza’s at Sweet Masterpiece.
No
stay in Portland is complete without a visit to Powells, the largest
book store in the U.S. Just a 6 minute walk or hop on the streetcar
for 3 stops.
The
Pearl has evolved to be a boutique and shopping paradise. There’s
Patagonia and REI for the hardcore outdoor enthusiast along with
boutiques, antique shops, galleries and specialty stores too numerous to mention.
The
streetcar can take you directly to the Cultural district, about a 10
minute ride, where you’ll find the Portland Museum, concert halls, movie theaters
and Portland State University.
If
you haven’t heard about NW 23rd Street – you’ll want to check out that
area as well. On a nice day, it's a delightful walk as it’s only 13 blocks away but you’ll want
to return on the streetcar given all the packages you’ll be carrying.
Before the Pearl evolved, it was THE shopping street in town. With an
ambiance similar to Manhattan's Greenwich Village, this boutique
enclave is scattered with unique shops, restaurants and cafes, with
larger national stores moving in as well. You’ll find Willliam Sonoma,
Pottery Barn, Renovation Hardware and Smith and Hawkin to name a few.
A trip to The City of Roses wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Rose Gardens, the oldest public rose garden in the U.S. And don't forget the Chinese Gardens and Tea House, Japanese Gardens, the Portland Zoo or the spectacular park
system that Portland has to offer. There are over 5,000 acres with 30 miles of trails
in Forest Park alone, promising a hike worthy of many fitness levels. If you're someone who prefers to view sporting events, we've got world class stadiums at our beautiful Rose Quarter, just on the other side of the Broadway Bridge.
It's easy to see how the Pearl has evolved to become the place to be when you're in Portland. If you're fortunate enough to be visiting any time from spring through fall, our farmers markets are a must. Our favorite (and rated #1 Farmer's Market in the country) is the Farmer's Market at Portland State University which is open Saturdays April-Dec from 9-2. Just hop on the streetcar and you'll be there in a few minutes. Don't forget to bring along a canvas sack to carry home your treasures. We've got a few in the guest closet for you to borrow for all your shopping needs. Please use and enjoy, compliments of Luxury in the Pearl, a Bisphenol-A free water bottle when you're out and about. Portland is a pioneer in the green movement so you'll find many eco-friendly products throughout the condo.
