The Governor Hotel

Portland, Oregon

100-room hotel, lobby, restaurant (Jake's), meeting rooms, ballroom, guestrooms, suites and bathrooms.

Another era awaits as one steps into the lobby to an "urban lodge" whose rustic sophistication
captures the romance of Oregon's past through its historical detail portrayed in grand murals of the Lewis and Clark expedition of almost 200 years ago.
– National Trust for Historic Preservation

The original fundamental idea of Art Deco was that an interior and its furnishings should form a complete design - 'a total look'. In this regard designer Candra Scott, a native of Oregon, has gone to impressive lengths. The attention to detail and the quality of execution are exceptional and every individual feature contributes to an overall attempt to capture Oregon's history and spirit. The design reminds me of the Musee National des Arts d'Afrique et d'Oceanie in Paris. Substitute native American culture for the folk art of the African tribe and you have the design of the Governor Hotel. – Hip Hotels

The 100-room Governor Hotel... makes excellent use of both Lewis & Clark heritage and its extensive exterior display of terra cotta. Furnishings look as if they've come right out of the Jazz Age (or at least a stage set from the 20's). – The New York Times

Candra Scott, a San Francisco interior designer, was firm in her commitment to celebrate Oregon's history and spirit in the hotel, which she envisions as a sort of "living museum" with historical art and classic designs in a comfortable but sophisticated setting. – The Oregonian

HOTELS takes you on a world tour of ten trendsetting hotels. The motto they share: It pays to be different. Governor Hotel rewrites the rules for city center and conversion." – Hotels Magazine

And in the living-large category nothing can beat The Governor Hotel. Why? It's the little things. Details. From the wall sconces to the cool coffee table. The Gov. is a Wagnerian/Chinoiserie take on the "Twin Peaks" lodge. Watch for the tiny bar to become the hottest boite spot in town. – The Downtowner

If all the world's a stage, I want Candra Scott to dress my set. She designed the hotel and restaurant interiors with a couth that makes graceful references to the era's influences, from the Orient to Timberline Lodge. – This Week Magazine