Fashioned in the neoclassical style, this 15-story boutique hotel is located smack dab in the middle of downtown Portland, within walking distance of Pioneer Square and the Center for the Performing Arts. The hotel’s marble-tiled lobby creates a favorable first impression, with soaring ceilings, hand-loomed Persian rugs, and original artwork. Rooms are colored in warm tones, the walls adorned by black-and-white photography. Jetted tubs and private balconies are available in some rooms. Just off the hotel lobby, the Dragonfish Asian Café melds flavors and styles from all across East Asia, creating an eclectic Pan-Asian cuisine.

Paramount Hotel Amenities:

• 154 rooms. Pets accepted; fee. Check-in 3 pm, check-out noon. High-speed Internet access, wireless Internet access. Restaurant, bar. Fitness room. Business center.