Aloft Portland Airport At Cascade Station

“Decent option when flying into and out of PDX”

Situated near PDX, this hotel is ideal to overnight when flying in or out of PDX. Keep in mind this hotel is part of a large chain, catering to business travelers. It doesn’t have a warm, cozy feel that the smaller boutique hotels offer. Pros - close proximity to PDX and Cascade Station. Free ai… more

Situated near PDX, this hotel is ideal to overnight when flying in or out of PDX. Keep in mind this hotel is part of a large chain, catering to business travelers. It doesn’t have a warm, cozy feel that the smaller boutique hotels offer. Pros - close proximity to PDX and Cascade Station. Free airport shuttle. Cons - limited food options. We were bumped from the shuttle by an airline crew (despite being the first people in the lobby) and ended up taking an Uber to make our flight. The bathroom seems dated and worn, it could use a refresh.

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“Feels tired and cheaply built. Outside glam does not reflect inside.”

Very tired hotel that really feels cheap. Lobby area is nice but bed is worn, missing floor baseboards in common area on floor and just an old overall cheap feel. If breakfast is included it’s a $10 voucher for a reheated frozen item. Out of cleaning wipes in gym and “oh, we don’t know where those… more

Very tired hotel that really feels cheap. Lobby area is nice but bed is worn, missing floor baseboards in common area on floor and just an old overall cheap feel. If breakfast is included it’s a $10 voucher for a reheated frozen item. Out of cleaning wipes in gym and “oh, we don’t know where those are to replace them”. I changed from Residence Inn to try something new and will definitely go back to the Residence Inn to stay with Marriott. Very disappointing.

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“Serviceable for a night”

Aloft Cascade Station is in a good location and is very close to the airport and shopping with easy access to I-205, SR14, and I-5. Parking is a little tight for larger vehicles and is reasonably priced at $12/day, though across the bridge parking is free in Vancouver, WA. Stepping into the lobby … more

Aloft Cascade Station is in a good location and is very close to the airport and shopping with easy access to I-205, SR14, and I-5. Parking is a little tight for larger vehicles and is reasonably priced at $12/day, though across the bridge parking is free in Vancouver, WA. Stepping into the lobby you are greeted with a modern vibe. The lounge looks very comfy, the bar is well stocked, there are lots of snacks you can purchase (though $4 for a smaller water is a bit much). There are flight schedules posted near the elevators. I will say that the lobby has a bit of a stale smell to it. Check in was quick and we went up to our room. The hallways are really narrow, my husband and I aren't able to walk side by side without touching one another or the walls. This isnt an issue but is very noticable. Furthermore, we noticed that our hallways had a very large cobweb on the ceiling that has clearly been there for some time so we were concerned about cleanliness. The room itself has a pretty heavy/stiff door that takes significant effort to open. Right behind the door we saw that the wallpaper was bubbled up as if there was water damage behind it. The room smelled like a box of crayons which I didn't love but was fine. The first thing I do is always check the mattress for pests. There were none to be found but I also found that the mattress was missing the casing for the pillow top. The sheets were clean without any stains or other issues. I personally think the bed is far too hard, however, I have a purple premier hybrid plush mattress at home so I'm very spoiled. There is a build up of dust between the mattress and the bedside table which is a shame because it is very easy to clean. In the room there are no drawers of any sort, everything is open. I'm not sure if the room we had was an accessible room or what but the bathroom counter and toilet were quite low but there is no way for someone to get into the shower if they have mobility issues. The sinks are bowl style sinks and the faucets are a little too high and powerful so you can easily splash yourself. The water also gets boiling hot very quickly. I burned my hands washing them and my husband burned himself in the shower. There is a barn door for the bathroom which I hate with a passion. They are heavy and have pocket door handles so they are very hard to close. When you do close them they don't seal anything in so anyone in the room can hear and scent anything going on in the bathroom. There is also a single, dim light in the shower. Overall it is just poorly designed. The rooms ac unit is a beast. I had the option to turn it down I to the 50s! I did not do that but I was impressed it was even an option. The TV interface is laggy and irritating but that is a small issue. The blackout shades work but there are gaps along the sides that let the light in. We didn't try the gym or the pool and cannot comment on those. Overall, Aloft is serviceable. I think they try to hard to be trendy rather than comfortable. I would stay again if I couldn't find somewhere else.

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