Hip hotel

As in many urban down towns, old hotels that had fallen on hard times are being renovated. One of the most interesting is the Ace Hotel in the northwest section of the city (and around the corner from Powell's one and a half million new and used books). The hotel is part of a chain, but the property has several unique features. My favorite is the old-fashioned photo booth in the lobby where you can commemorate your visit with a strip of those always flattering black and white photos. It is described as being a cross between a hip and boutique hotel, featuring rooms decorated with artist murals and a Stumptown coffee roasting shop off the lobby. To find out more, visit acehotel.