Dossier Hotel, Portland
More photosThe Dossier Hotel is a sophisticated boutique property located in the heart of downtown Portland, right at the corner of SW Alder Street and SW Park Avenue. Originally built in 1999 and rebranded as the Dossier in 2017, the hotel was designed to reflect the independent spirit of the Pacific Northwest. Its interiors are filled with nature-inspired artwork from local Portland artists, creating an atmosphere that feels deeply connected to the region’s creative culture.
One of the hotel’s standout features is its focus on guest comfort and local immersion. It boasts some of the largest hotel rooms in the city, each equipped with “Well+Fit” kits for in-room workouts and locally stocked honor bars. The hotel’s commitment to the local lifestyle is further evidenced by its partnership with nearby social wellness clubs and its dedication to showcasing regional artists throughout the guest suites and common areas.
Dining at the property centers around Bistro Alder, which serves French-inspired Pacific Northwest cuisine. The hotel also offers a unique touch with its virtual concierge service, “Paige,” which assists guests with everything from scheduling late check-outs to recommending the best local hiking trails.
Its location is ideal for city exploration, sitting just a block away from the famous Pioneer Courthouse Square. You are also within an easy walk of iconic spots like Powell’s City of Books, the Portland Art Museum, and the vibrant Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Whether you are in town for business or to experience Portland’s renowned food and arts scene, the Dossier serves as a polished, convenient home base.
Expert reviews
“The recently opened Dossier (formerly the Westin Portland) is a luxury experience all the way. Packed with luxe furnishings, interesting art, and plenty of locally inspired amenities, this hotel is an excellent choice if you want a high-end hotel experience in the heart of downtown Portland.”
“Dossier opened in summer 2017 after a complete remake of a rather bland Westin hotel from the 1980s. The new owners have given it a sophisticated elegance without sacrificing comfort. The lobby is surprisingly small and seems somewhat disconnected from the rest of the hotel.”
“This 20-storey, 205-room modern block sits in a prime location in downtown Portland, offering a stylish boutique-style option for travellers with comfortable, well-equipped rooms and an elegant lobby and restaurant.”
“Nestled just blocks away from Portland’s living room (Pioneer Courthouse Square) is the newly opened Dossier. Pairing great accessibility to the area’s main attractions with sublimely luxurious touches, Dossier provides an ideal home base while visiting the City of Roses.”
What guests liked
- Central location
- Comfortable beds
- Friendly staff
- Restaurant
- Private parking
Location
Recent guest reviews
19 May 2026
Lovely, comfortable and exceptional staff!
I loved how every single member of your staff went out of their way to greet me and make sure that I was taken care of. This was exceptional and unusual. I really appreciate it.
Parking would be the only thing.
19 May 2026
Fun and relaxing stay
Staff were Amazing… honestly the best I’ve ever encountered. They were kind/fun, that made us want to come back again.
The bed/view and staff.
17 May 2026
Wonderful hotel to enjoy Portland
The natural light in the room is amazing. I really enjoyed the comfy room. The bathroom is fantastic, pretty bright.
I had a nice bike ride using one of the complementary hotel bikes
The service at the restaurant/bar is slow and they mix orders
17 May 2026
Wonderful for a short visit to Portland
The natural light in the room and the beautiful bathroom
The service at the restaurant is disapointing
15 May 2026
Great location, everything walkable distance, great staff
The location was excellent, and they provide complimentary bike rental
There wasn’t any body wash in the bathroom
13 May 2026
Great downtown hotel
Front desk was very welcoming and friendly. We ordered a late night treat and when we picked it up from the front desk the gentlemen made sure we had utensils, which saved us a trip because the bag didn't have any! Small details and attention like that make it top notch service for me. My room was very clean and the bed comfortable.
12 May 2026
We will probably return. Thank you.
Room was very good though the bathroom floor was not level (?) Front staff gave us incorrect advice about dog acceptance in Portland. The restaurant food was very good. We did take out because restaurant was understaffed. The woman managing though was extremely pleasant and polite. She did her best.
Cost of parking!!!
11 May 2026
Great for a quick getaway- able to walk to the waterfront and up to shops and restaurants. Really fun weekend in downtow
Location was great and staff went above and beyond.
No complaints
6 May 2026
Great Location. Clean hotel.
Excellent clean location. Walkable to main areas, bakeries & shops downtown. We felt safe around the area.
Hotel was nice & clean. Room was good size w/ a desk, lots of drawers & an expresso machine. Even though daily housekeeping was by request, we did not feel we needed it. However, request for change of towels & other amenities were quickly met.
There was a daily charge of $29 for “guest amenities” w/c should have been be included in the room charge. It included a “$5 Lobby Kiosk Credit per stay” w/c we never saw. We did buy a bottle of water & paid $5 cash for it.
4 May 2026
Loved the Dossier
The room was large and the bed was great!
Nothing
4 April 2026
Amazing staff and comfy stay in an excellent location
Excellent and friendly staff. The room was clean and comfortable. Wonderful bed. Nespresso machine was a great added touch. Staff went out of their way to be helpful.
23 March 2026
Great location, nice staff, comfortable room.
We have an upgraded room, which was very comfortable
Charging $29 a day for facilities, which included the gym that I never used, Wi-Fi, and coffee in the lobby that I never had seems like a fairly unscrupulous way to collect the higher room fee without actually calling it that.
22 March 2026
Excellent downtown location.
Room was very well appointed, clean and spacious. We slept great after attending a concert close by. Espresso in the room was nice touch.
Restaurant and bar only available for limited hours.
14 March 2026
Family-style hotel perfect for discovering Portland
Very well located, attentive staff, impeccable room.
To recommend!!
8 February 2026
My favorite hotel in Portland.
We stay at Dossier whenever we go to Portland after staying elsewhere in the past. Staff is great. The rooms are a good size and is comfortable. Great location. It is elegant. And an added big time bonus, they support local artists with art in the rooms, elevators and halls.
12 January 2026
Met our needs for a quick overnight.
Mattress and pillows were super comfortable. Gym is good.
No cable tv. They were upgrading the tvs so we had only local channels 27-40
24 December 2025
Best place to stay!
It's centrally located to all the downtown activities we wanted to do. Valet parking, so nice not to have to deal with parking. Very clean throughout the whole place. Top-notch staff, super friendly and helpful. Our room was at the perfect temperature, very clean, and super quiet.
No complaints all was perfect,
14 December 2025
Friendly staff that made our anniversary special and one we won’t forget.
Beautiful room with a great view and super friendly and helpful staff. The hotel was close enough to walk to anywhere you could need.
If you want anything from a market you should expect a little bit of a walk
21 November 2025
I rate The Dossier hôtel as a straight 10 across all aspects from the minute i walked in to checkin I was greeted by 2
Thé Dossier is located in a lively area which I found it easy to get around and visit thé area. Plenty of places to eat. I had lunch at the Alder hotel bistro. I was served by Devvi, who was very knowledgeable
of the menu, her advice of the Srimp Poboy was just as she described it. She was a pleasure to talk with, and gave excellent service.
No complaints, when I asked about a particularly loud noise from machinery I didn’t even ask they gave me another room.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Canoeing (additional charge)
- - Hiking
- - Cycling
- - Fitness
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
- - Minimarket on site
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
Entertainment & family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Raised toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Visual aids: Braille
- - Visual aids: Tactile signs
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Face masks for guests available
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