Hotel Vintage Portland

private decks and hot tubs, we were sold. It was his little $600 splurge for the wedding. Initially, we were a little turned off, because when we called and booked, the employee was brusk and not super friendly. I had expected the rest of our experience to be similar, full of snotty hipsters who couldn't care less about us dropping a significant amount on one night (they told us if we wanted late checkout, we would have to purchase a second night). Boy, was I wrong! After the wedding in Southeast Portland, we headed to the hotel. We did have a snafu with figuring out how valet parking worked, as there was no reserved space for customers to temporarily park while checking in. However, once this was figured out (we drove around the block and called the hotel, while they sent out the valet), everything was absolute smooth sailing. First thing, I actually walked in wearing my enormous wedding dress. I got a lot of stares and compliments, and the guy checking us in was so kind and very complimentary--made me feel like quite the queen on my wedding day. A couple in line for the elevator even had us take their turn and go up to the ninth floor by ourselves. Once we got to the room, it was just a tad smaller than expected, but the service at every turn was impeccable. Our bellhop basically offered to do just about anything we needed--from fetching us ice to getting us complimentary glasses of seltzer because we were so parched. We felt very well taken care of. We were surprised and delighted to be welcomed with a handwritten note of congratulations, and a small box of local wine truffles. Such a sweet gesture. And later, when we had some friends over for an after-party, we were delivered a complimentary bottle of champagne and glasses. We had an absolutely incredible time in the suite. It was a beautiful end to a beautiful day to watch the sunset from the top floor, inside our own hot tub. The room was spotlessly clean, the sweatshirt-style robes were lovely to wear, and the bed was so comfortable, the best man passed out snoring on it before midnight. (Thankfully he left and let us sleep in it.) Checking out in the morning was quick, but I was just a biiiit too late to take advantage of their free coffee and cold-brew bar (I mean, for real now). If we had stayed a few extra days, we probably would have even taken advantage of their communal bicycles. If you're looking for luxury and to be treated VERY well, look no further than Hotel Vintage. We had an incredible experience, and we hope we can stay there again soon.

mony was in the wine cellar which was absolutely beautiful. The hotel provides a candlelight service and it makes for a really romantic, intimate ceremony space. The cocktail hour was held on the mezzanine level where the bar and various meats, cheeses, and bread trays were set out. This area, being out in the open, away from the tables, allowed the guests the opportunity to mingle and it kept the reception room a surprise. The reception was held in the Tuscany room. We had about 100 guests, a dance floor, and three-piece band and it did not seem crowded at all. For a smaller wedding, like we had, it was the perfect space--the low ceilings made the room feel very intimate. The best thing about this venue, however, is the food. The food all comes from Pazzo and is fantastic. Plus, guests are allowed to place their orders for a plated service at the wedding. The hotel provides menus and the wait staff takes the orders once the guests are seated. We felt very well taken care of by the staff and by the wedding coordinator, Regina. We received an evening in the bridal suite for free as a "gift" from the hotel. When we went up to the room, they had decorated the bed with a rose petal heart (aww...) and provided a bottle of champagne and chocolates and some commemorative champagne flutes! So thoughtful! My only complaints is that we had been promised use of the cellar for the rehearsal and then told that we couldn't use it because there was a rehearsal dinner in the space that evening and they had to set up the space. It added a little more stress than I would have liked and made the ceremony a bit more awkward. I also heard later that they did not allow guests to sit down right away for the ceremony and the space outside the cellar got crowded quickly (although guests could have waited in the lobby). Otherwise, a perfect, wonderful experience and I highly recommend!

kept the stress levels low. We highly recommend doing the ceremony in the wine celler, with the room being lit by candle light it is sure to make any ceremony romantic. The food was excellent too!

reat! She was very nice, helpful and just made us feel good about the place and their service. We would have totally gone with them except for the fact that their banquet room looked a little too generic and conference roomish.