
The Ritz-Carlton, Portland
Best for travelers who want downtown luxury, a full-service spa, skyline dining, and an indoor infinity pool.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Portland is the city’s flagship five-star luxury hotel with a rooftop-inspired spa and a 19th-floor indoor infinity pool; read this if you want a full-service luxury stay with on-site wellness and skyline dining. The Bidwell Marriott Portland is a dependable full-service Marriott in downtown Portland, aimed at business and leisure travelers who want a central, conference-friendly base close to shops and transit.
Updated · about 0.4 km apart (roughly 0.25 miles)

Best for travelers who want downtown luxury, a full-service spa, skyline dining, and an indoor infinity pool.

Best for business travelers or groups who need meeting space, easy access to downtown shops and transit, and a reliable Marriott experience.
When The Ritz-Carlton, Portland wins: choose the Ritz for a high-end downtown stay — refined dining (Bellpine), a Forbes-rated spa, a 19th-floor infinity pool, Club-level service, and larger, design-forward event spaces.
When The Bidwell Marriott Portland wins: pick The Bidwell for dependable full-service amenities, larger flexible mid-sized meeting space (conference center with five rooms), straightforward weekday breakfasts, and slightly more rooms for group blocks at a lower tier than a five-star property.
Bottom line: both are centrally located downtown Marriotts; pick The Ritz-Carlton for luxury, wellness, and signature dining, and pick The Bidwell Marriott Portland for meetings, a practical downtown base, and consistent full-service amenities.
| Category | The Ritz-Carlton, Portland | The Bidwell Marriott Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Five-star luxury, design-forward urban hotel | Full-service downtown Marriott, business- and meeting-focused |
| Location | 900 SW Washington St, within a 5-minute walk of Pioneer Courthouse Square and Powell’s | |
| Size (rooms) | 251 guestrooms and suites (including 44 suites) | 258 guestrooms |
| Check-in age / policy | Minimum check-in age 18; children welcome | Minimum check-in age 21; up to 2 children 17 and under stay free in existing bedding |
| Pools | Hidden Mountain Lake Infinity Pool (19th floor, indoor) with adults-only hours | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Bellpine (signature Pacific Northwest–Mexican), Bellpine Bar, Meadowrue lobby bar; 24-hour in-room dining | High Horse (on-site restaurant & bar) and room service during limited hours |
| Spa / wellness | The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Portland — on-site, ESPA products, 5 treatment rooms, saunas, eucalyptus steam rooms; Forbes 4-Star spa | Not published |
| Meeting & event space | About 17,900 sq ft across 9 meeting rooms and multiple ballrooms (large luxury wedding/conference options) | Conference space: 4,185 sq ft with 5 meeting rooms and a banquet hall |
| Accessibility & family features | Wheelchair-accessible spaces, family-friendly (children of all ages welcome), pet policy published | |
| Fitness | 24-hour fitness center with Peloton and full equipment | |
The Ritz-Carlton sits inside the 35-story Block 216 tower near Pioneer Courthouse Square and Powell’s City of Books.
Choose the Ritz for a central downtown position with easy cultural and transit access.
The Bidwell Marriott Portland is centrally located on SW Broadway, minutes from Pioneer Place and downtown offices.
Choose The Bidwell for a practical downtown base with quick access to shops, transit and event venues.
The Ritz-Carlton offers 251 rooms including 44 suites and Club-level options.
Pick the Ritz for design-led rooms, suite choices, and Club-level service.
The Bidwell has 258 guestrooms across a variety of standard and club room types.
Choose The Bidwell for straightforward, well-equipped rooms and flexible room configurations.
The Ritz-Carlton centers dining around Bellpine and two bars with skyline and biophilic design.
Go to the Ritz for a curated culinary program and skyline dining experiences.
The Bidwell has one on-site restaurant, High Horse, plus room service during limited hours.
Choose The Bidwell if you want a single reliable on-site restaurant and quick access to downtown eateries.
The Ritz-Carlton features an indoor 19th-floor infinity pool with adults-only hours and poolside dining.
The Ritz prioritizes on-site wellness and a windowed pool environment for skyline views.
The Bidwell lists a range of recreational and fitness amenities but does not publish an on-site pool.
The Bidwell focuses on practical fitness and activity options; a pool is not published.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa offers ESPA products, multiple treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms and a Forbes rating.
Choose the Ritz for an integrated luxury spa and late-evening bar program.
The Bidwell provides 24-hour fitness facilities and a central downtown location for nearby nightlife.
The Bidwell is practical for fitness and easy access to Portland’s independent bars and live-music venues.

The Ritz-Carlton, Portland — Forbes-rated spa, Club Lounge, infinity pool and skyline dining.

The Bidwell Marriott Portland — dedicated conference center, five meeting rooms and banquet space.

The Ritz-Carlton, Portland — children of all ages welcome, family-friendly activities, pools open to families outside adults-only hours.

The Bidwell Marriott Portland — dependable full-service rooms, weekday breakfast options, and practical amenities for business travel.
The Ritz-Carlton, Portland — it has an on-site Ritz-Carlton Spa with treatment rooms, steam rooms and a Forbes 4-Star rating.
The Bidwell Marriott Portland — it advertises 4,185 sq ft of conference space and five meeting rooms for mid-sized meetings.
Yes. The Ritz-Carlton welcomes children of all ages; The Bidwell allows up to 2 children 17 and under to stay free in existing bedding (policy details on booking).
The Ritz-Carlton, Portland has a 19th-floor indoor infinity pool with adults-only hours. The Bidwell Marriott Portland does not publish an on-site pool in its supplier listing.
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