The Jupiter Hotel is a converted, mid-20th century motor inn boutique hotel

Boutique hotel

Boutique hotel is a term popularized in North America and the United Kingdom to describe intimate, usually luxurious or unique hotel environments. Boutique hotels differentiate themselves from larger chain/branded hotels and motels by providing personalized accommodation and services / facilities...

 located in Portland, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...

, USA. It has been described as a "party hotel" and has been compared to the Standard Hotel

Standard Hotel

The Standard Hotel brand is a part of Andre Balazs Properties. It is a group of four boutique hotels in Los Angeles , Miami and New York.- History :...

s in Los Angeles.

History

The hotel was once a two-story 1960's motor lodge motel. After major renovations, it reopened as the Jupiter Hotel in October 2004. During its renovation, the old motel's parking lot was transformed into a courtyard and the entire building was painted white. All rooms were completely renovated, along with the addition of the DreamSUITE and three event spaces: the DreamBOX, ThinkTANK and DreamTENT.

The hotel is part of a larger effort to "revive" the area surrounding Burnside Avenue east of the Willamette River

Willamette River

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Description

The hotel complex consists of white, two-story buildings that surround a central courtyard containing plastic chairs where guests can congregate. Its 81 rooms contain items such as iPod

IPod

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 docking stations, shag

Shag (fabric)

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 pillows, and chalkboard

Chalkboard

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 doors. Additionally, the rooms also have blue wall panels with photo murals on the walls. Most of the hotel's rooms have platform bed

Platform bed

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s. It is home to the Doug Fir Restaurant and Lounge which is one of Portland's most popular music venues. The hotel also has a hair salon and a tattoo

Tattoo

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 parlor.

Reception

In recent years, the Jupiter Hotel has gained recognition for being a "hip" spot in downtown Portland. Willamette Week

Willamette Week

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readers ranked Jupiter Hotel first place in the "Best Hotel" category in 2006. The hotel has also earned a reputation for being a gay-friendly location.