Ardenwald Travel Guide
Portland
Popular places to visit
Moda Center
See sporting teams do battle and rock out to musical legends at one of Portland’s major venues for sports and big-ticket entertainment events.
Oregon Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Oregon Convention Center during your trip to Portland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Oregon Zoo
Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.
Oregon Health and Science University
Walk around the campus at Oregon Health and Science University during your stay in Portland. Discover the area's shops or seek out its cycling trails.
Portland State University
Walk around the campus at Portland State University during your stay in Portland. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Cool off in the fountain, walk or bike the paths, or take in a festival at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
Things to do
Portland: 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown
Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings
From Portland: Columbia Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Portland: Dinner Cruise on the Willamette River
Portland: Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Portland: Brunch Cruise on Willamette River
Top hotels in Ardenwald
The Paramount Hotel
"Great location. Comfortable bed. Breakfast was terrible. Hollandaise sauce for the eggs Benedict was something out of a bottle."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
"Our stay was very good! Excellent location for our trip purpose, and the train stop is right around the corner from the Hotel ( coming from the airport). The shower water pressure was the only thing that could have been better in our stay ( the pressure was low). If I return to Portland I will consider ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center
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Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR
"Carpet in my room looked iffy. I never took my socks off because I was leery. Needs replacing or cleaned. Air conditioning uni and fan out of order. It was too late to get fixed. They did say they would have maintenance check it. Staff were friendly."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport
"The room had a terrible musty smell. The bathroom needs updating. The bed was like sleeping on a piece of plywood. This was out 3rd time staying here and will be our last."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Mark Spencer Hotel
"We've stayed at the Mark Spencer Hotel many times and love the comfortable rooms and location in downtown."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ardenwald
Sellwood-Moreland
Well liked for its restaurants and monuments, Sellwood-Moreland is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Oaks Amusement Park and Ping Pong's Pint Sized Puppet Museum, and jump on the metro at Oaks Park Station to get around the city.
Richmond
If you're spending some time in Richmond, Hawthorne Theatre and Bagdad Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Hosford-Abernethy
If you're spending time in Hosford-Abernethy, check out sights like Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or Willamette River and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Clinton Street-Southeast 12th Avenue Station or SE Grand & Mill Stop.
Southeast Portland
Travellers choose Southeast Portland for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at SE Powell Boulevard Station or SE Holgate Boulevard Station and check out top sights like Mall 205.
Southwest Portland
Southwest Portland is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Congregation Kesser Israel and Sam Jackson Park. See more of Portland by jumping on the metro at Bancroft St Stop or S Lowell & Bond Stop.
Buckman
If you're spending time in Buckman, check out sights like Experiment PDX or Grand Central and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SE Grand & Belmont Stop or SE Grand & Stark Stop.
