Despite finding ourselves in Portland for record-breaking heat, this was a terrific experience all around. The accommodations were comfortable and clean and the air conditioner stood up to the heat like a champ. The suite was equipped with anything and everything we possibly could have needed (including first-rate coffee).
The room was exceptionally quiet for being in the heart of the city and everything we wanted to do was within easy walking distance. The adjacent courtyard was a beautiful place to sip coffee enjoy the cool morning air.
As I mentioned, we found ourselves in Portland during an uncharacteristically hot spell and, as I was enjoying my coffee in the courtyard one morning, I noticed a baby bird on the ground who looked to be in distress. A mother bird was nearby fussing over it but I became worried about the tiny animal dehydrating in the heat so I put a small bottle cap of water next to it. When I came back later in the day, the baby bird was gone and I had received a lengthy message from our hosts explaining that they had taken the bird, along with one or two siblings that had also left the nest and were struggling, to the nearby Audubon Society and they were told that this was happening to fledglings all over town (presumably due to the unusual heat). I was so relieved that the little critters were being cared for and that my hosts had taken the time to tell me the whole story.
In summary, this is a wonderful place to stay if you find yourself in Portland and the hosts are lovely people in every respect.