The Hoxton brought the London-born boutique brand to the West Coast in 2019, and it remains one of the most fun and good-value stylish stays in Portland. It sits in historic Old Town, near the Chinatown Gate and a few blocks from the waterfront, in a building renovated with design inspired by 1960s Pacific Northwest modernism — warm woods, mid-century furniture, plants and local art. There are 119 rooms, and the size categories are refreshingly honest: the Shoebox is a single for one, the Snug a compact queen, the Cosy a standard queen or king, and the Roomy categories add floor-to-ceiling windows, desks and city views, with a single Tubby room featuring a roll-top bathtub. All room types are dog-friendly, and rooms include fast Wi-Fi, a mini fridge with reasonably priced snacks and free international calls from the phone. The food and drink are a major part of the appeal. Tope, the rooftop taqueria led by chef Adán Fausto, serves tacos and cocktails with views over the city; Lovely Rita is the main-floor restaurant; Pamana serves Filipino American brunch and dinner; the lobby coffee bar is powered by Deadstock Coffee; and 2NW5, the basement bar, mixes classic nightcaps and inventive cocktails. The lobby doubles as a workspace and meeting spot for locals, which keeps it lively. The location is within walking distance of the Saturday Market, Lan Su Chinese Garden, Powell's and the Pearl District, with MAX stations nearby. The trade-off is the neighborhood: Old Town Chinatown is historic and improving but can feel rough after dark, and smaller room categories are genuinely small.
The Hoxton's strength is energy. The lobby hums from morning coffee to late-night drinks, and the rooftop is one of the best places in the city for a casual sunset taco and margarita. Staff are young, friendly and full of tips on where to eat and drink, and the hotel runs regular events. Rooms are smartly designed — every inch is used well — and beds and showers are excellent for the price. Choose your room category carefully: the Shoebox and Snug rooms suit solo travelers and couples who will spend little time in the room, while the Roomy categories are worth the upgrade for longer stays.
Old Town Chinatown is one of Portland's oldest neighborhoods, with historic cast-iron buildings, the Chinatown Gate and Lan Su Chinese Garden. It has struggled in recent years with vacancy and visible street homelessness, and visitors should use normal city awareness, especially at night. The upside is a central location: the waterfront, the Saturday Market, the Pearl District and downtown are all within a fifteen-minute walk, and MAX connects to the airport and Washington Park.
The Hoxton suits younger travelers, couples on a budget who still want style, solo travelers and anyone traveling with a dog. Families may find the larger Roomy Two Queens room a good fit, and the hotel offers a Tiny Hox program for families with babies. It is less suited to travelers seeking quiet luxury or a calmer neighborhood.
Why stay here
- ✓Tope rooftop taqueria
- ✓Lovely Rita restaurant
- ✓2NW5 basement cocktail bar
- ✓Lobby coffee bar
- ✓Dog-friendly rooms
- ✓Free international phone calls
- ✓Mini fridge with fair-priced snacks
- ✓Walk to the waterfront and Pearl
Good questions
How big are the rooms at The Hoxton, Portland?+
They range from Shoebox singles of about 115 square feet to Roomy Two Queens rooms of about 310 square feet, with Snug, Cosy and Roomy View categories in between.
Does The Hoxton have a rooftop bar?+
Yes. Tope, a rooftop taqueria, serves tacos and cocktails with city views. There is also a basement bar, 2NW5, and the main-floor Lovely Rita restaurant.
Is the neighborhood safe?+
Old Town Chinatown is central and historic but has visible street homelessness and can feel rough at night. Use normal city awareness, and use rideshares late in the evening if you prefer.
