Portland’s Hotel Lobbies Look a Lot Like Christmas

Visitors traditionally have until New Year’s Day to take in the spectacle.

The Woodlark (Allison Barr)
By Andi Prewitt and Allison Barr

The city’s core may have a less than sparkling reputation these days, but parts of downtown still dazzle—if you know where to look.

Stroll into any hotel lobby and you’re pretty much guaranteed to find not just a Christmas tree, but a lavish holiday tableau of wreaths, garlands and brightly wrapped gift boxes spread across the entire entrance.

Of course, the stars of the show are those stately firs, most with traditional ornaments, but we spotted at least one hot pink number and another sporting a feather. Visitors traditionally have until New Year’s Day to take in the spectacle.

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Andi Prewitt

Andi Prewitt

Andi Prewitt is WW's arts and culture editor. She writes about Oregon’s trifecta of fun: craft beer, food and the outdoors. A native Oregonian, Andi’s claim to fame was being named Princess of Newberg. It’s all been downhill from there.

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