Lodging

McMinnville’s Atticus Hotel is a fun hybrid of bunks and luxury in the heart of wine country.

Luxury Bunking for the Holidays and Beyond

written by Kerry Newberry Sometimes the winter doldrums require a weekend reprieve, an escape from the ordinary to the extraordinary for a night or two. A place packed with amenities like plush bathrobes, lobby baristas and lively restaurants just an elevator ride away. Even better when there’s room for friends. Three wine country destinations are here to serve. Each hotel offers one stylish suite decked out with luxury bunks perfect for that small group getaway. MCMINNVILLE Atticus Hotel The Bunks: Two luxurious built-in bunks, each with individual reading lights, plus a gracious king-size bed. The serenely decorated space (#designinspo) sleeps up to six. Perks: Soaring 13-foot ceilings make the stylish room feel even more spacious. Local art, a curated book selection along with a fireplace and overstuffed couches give the space polished big city vibes. The luxury bathroom has double sinks and large cubbies for six. Dining: Just off the…

Time stands still at The Drifthaven in Gearhart on the Oregon Coast.

The Drifthaven at Gearhart

written by Kerry Newberry There are not enough places where time stands still. Where you can be surrounded by immense beauty and immersed in simple pleasures. Where on evening beach walks, the elk outnumber the humans. Come morning, the tiny main street has one of everything you need—a bakery, a garden shop, an art gallery and that spot where you can order a perfectly made espresso. While Oregon’s coast has a smattering of these little magic towns, there’s only one Gearhart. Luckily, there’s a new place to stay when you need to reset and unwind. At the newly renovated and reimagined Drifthaven at Gearhart, you’ll find twelve seaside cottages stocked with all the provisions you need for an idyllic getaway. The Drifthaven offers its guests a bonfire kit and recreational options such as tennis and bocce. Explore town on one of the stylish beach cruisers, then circle back for a…

The Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa

Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa

written by Kerry Newberryphotography by Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa In a town steeped in maritime history, few places capture the soul of Astoria like the Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa. When the luxury hotel first opened in 2005, it became an instant icon. Built on century-old pier pilings extending 600 feet into the Columbia River, the space was designed to recreate the feeling of the canneries of bygone days with smokestacks, exposed steel beams and wooden trusses. The electric red building is luminous even on oyster gray days. Set on the former site of the Union Fisherman’s Cooperative Packing Company, the hotel pays homage to the town’s past and present in creative ways. When you check in, your welcome envelope includes the daily schedule of inbound and outbound container ships provided by Columbia River Bar Pilots. You can study the massive carriers that take on a mythic glow at…

The Setting Inn in the pastoral wine country town of Newberg.

The Setting Inn

written by Kerry Newberryphotography by Bob McClenahan One of the Willamette Valley’s long standing getaways had a modern makeover last summer and reopened as The Setting Inn. Owners Jeff Cova and Noah McMaha, also founders of a sister property in Napa, partnered with local makers and producers to build connections to the nearby Newberg community. The bright and airy main room with vaulted ceilings and gracious windows welcomes with natural light and minimalist decor. A smattering of art posters and wine books gives a cool aunt vibe—you know, the one who wears caftans, travels to Porto and has a kitchen garden. Speaking of gardens, the outdoor landscaping is the high point of the property. Come spring and summer, this is where you want to stay. The outdoor terrace has multiple gathering spaces from a corner with swing chairs and poufs to a cluster of Adirondacks circling firepits. Elegant cypress trees…

Bowline Hotel sits on a peer over the mighty Columbia River.

Bowline Hotel

In case of Sea Lions. Earplugs. That’s on the keycard-sized envelope stuffed with hot pink earplugs in each room at the Bowline Hotel. But don’t worry, you won’t need them. Yes, there are sea lions serenading from the adjacent docks and sea lions swimming by if you book a riverside room (and you should definitely book the riverside room). But the baritone bellows from the curious sea creatures only complement the sense of place you get at this hotel perched over the mighty Columbia River. The sixth property from Adrift Hospitality, and their second Oregon location (the other one is Ashore Hotel in Seaside), the Bowline is a spot to behold in downtown Astoria. Set in a former seafood processing plant, harkening back to when Astoria was deemed the salmon-canning capital of the world, the hotel pays homage to the region’s salty roots in subtle ways. The designers retained all…

At The Hoxton, Portland personality influences the earthy-glam decor.

The Hoxton

written by Lauren Sharp Old Town Portland is back. After nearly two years of area businesses’ off-and-on pandemic-related closures, this neighborhood is gradually resuming its pre-pandemic bustle. Straddling the edge of Old Town Chinatown and the Pearl District, this boutique hotel offers travelers a window into an area that ranges from tony to historic. After a few pandemic related delays, The Hoxton opened its doors in September. This is the first Hoxton property in the Northwest, from the group known for its locations scattered across Northern Europe. The property draws inspiration from the area’s diversity, artists and culture. Each room is inspired by Northwest modernist design that swept through the city in the 1960s. Emerge from the vintage aesthetics in a location that is ideal for exploring the five quadrants of Portland. Within a 15 minute walk, you can roam the West side to popular destinations, including Darcelle XV Showplace’s…