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Jupiter Hotel is Edging More Towards Motel

Where: 800 East Burnside Street [map], Portland, OR, United States, 97214

It's quite rare when some of the top magazines tout a hotel as one of the world's best and yet you can get a room there for 59 bucks.

The Jupiter Hotel can claim both of these qualities. Located in downtown Portland, the hotel has its own personality and loves parties:

It's stylish and contemporary, with all rooms furnished by Blu Dot, the renowned furniture used in MTV's Real World and it's own Target line. It's fun. There are wall-size photos, you can draw on other walls, toast marshmallows at the outdoor fire pit, hang out in the lounge...Live bands and parties occasionally liven up the central courtyard, which is why there are 'party rooms' (interior courtyard) and 'non-party rooms (away from the courtyard.)

But last year, we looked into whether or not this place was a funky boutique hotel a la San Fran's The Phoenix or rather, a motel largely due to its former life as a Travelodge and the loud rock band presence.

Judging from recent reviews, this place is moving down the motel spectrum. Among them, a "pretentious staff" and a whole slew of how sleazy the place is. This doesn't seem to match up with the Conde Nast and T+L approval sticker, which means this hotel took a turn for the worst--fast.

Oh and P.S. Word is you should bring your own towel and soap if you don't want to be ultimately disgusted.

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Jupiter Hotel Or Jupiter Motel?

Where: 800 East Burnside Street [map], Portland, OR, United States, 97214

Formerly a Travelodge, Travel & Leisure dubs the Jupiter Hotel Portland Oregon's version of LA's Standard, or SF's Phoenix.

Hmm. Maybe, but like with the Phoenix make sure you are going to the Jupiter Hotel for the right reasons. What would the right reasons be? To party. Plain and simple. Cult rock acts play regularly at the Doug Fir Lounge. However, don't go to the Jupiter expecting much of a stay. This place is loud, basically a night club with beds, and remember underneath all the Blu Dot furnishings and blackboard doors it is just a side of the road motel.

As long as your expectations are in order, you should have a good time at the Jupiter--all depends what you are in the mood for.

Better yet, go to the Jupiter drink heavily, then take a cab back to your quiet hotel in town to sleep it off.

Here is what one recent Jupiter visitor said about the place:

Management needs to decide whether they want to operate a motel or a bar - but having both in the same spot DOESN'T WORK!

Rooms start around $70.

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