Planning a visit to Willamette Valley

Check Hotel Lucia and Monaco.

Also, Ace Hotel.

I enjoyed my stay at the Vintage Plaza also. It might be slightly over your prefered budget but Jenise had some ideas for getting a better rate. Both Vintage Plaza and Hotel Monaco suggested by Hoke are Kimpton Hotels. I have also stayed at nice Kimpton properties in San Francisco and Washington, DC. They are unique in decor and "theme"--not cookie cutter chain hotels.

Thanks,all,for the last round of suggestions on Portland hotels! I was leaning towards several of those already and you all helped me narrow it down. Cheers!