Axel's take on Beaverton: #4 of 6 in Portland, Oregon, 4.7/10
A credible westside stay, provided you choose a genuinely walkable address. Good hotels, better value than central Portland and its own dining scene help, but distant city sights and address-dependent walkability hold Beaverton back.
Beaverton has enough of its own life to justify staying here. Old Town around SW Broadway and Watson offers a compact dining district, while Beaverton Central adds The Reser and nearby food carts. Eater’s recent coverage highlights the suburb’s strong Korean and Indian food scenes rather than treating it as chain-restaurant territory.
Choose it for westside commitments, family visits or quieter evenings. Be selective about the address: downtown dining is walkable, but Cedar Hills and Canyon Road stays do not all offer an easy walk to MAX. For a short trip centered on Portland’s eastside neighborhoods, the repeated journeys outweigh the suburban breathing room.
- Best for: families, a quiet stay
- Skip it if: Most of your plans are in inner Southeast or Northeast Portland; Your address requires a drive to every meal
- Getting around: Blue/Red MAX serves Beaverton Transit Center and Beaverton Central, with direct Red Line service from PDX; Old Town dining is walkable from the central stations, while peripheral addresses need buses or a car.
- After dark: Expect low-key dinner and performance evenings around downtown and The Reser rather than a late club circuit; suburban visitors should still check their particular street for traffic noise.
- Rates: Typical Axel rate $151 a night
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The best hotels in Beaverton, ranked by Axel's take
Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.
- TownePlace Suites Portland Beaverton 9.1/10, mid-range Marriott extended-stay hotel in suburban Beaverton. An unusually dependable extended-stay choice, with standout staff and useful everyday extras. $180 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
- Ac Hotel Portland Beaverton 8.9/10, modern, upper-midrange Marriott business hotel in suburban Beaverton. A strong west-side base with spotless rooms, welcoming staff and free parking. $190 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
- Hilton Garden Inn Portland/Beaverton 8.3/10, practical 3-star business hotel in suburban Beaverton. A dependable Beaverton base with friendly staff, free parking, and no pool. $121 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Beaverton 8.3/10, simple 3-star suburban hotel in Beaverton. A dependable Beaverton base, strongest on cleanliness and friendly service. $139 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
- Hyatt House Portland Beaverton 8.3/10, modern 3-star extended-stay hotel in central Beaverton. A comfortable Beaverton base with useful suites, walkable dining and awkward parking. $140 a night with Axel against $155 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $15 a night less (10%). Sign up free to book this rate
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Hillsboro/Beaverton 8.1/10, practical 3-star all-suite hotel in suburban Beaverton. A strong extended-stay pick for space and service, with some wear and parking fees. $137 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
- Best Western Portland West Beaverton 7.7/10, older, motel-style 3-star on Portland’s suburban west side. A good-value west-side base, with helpful staff but awkward hills and stairs. $124 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
- Comfort Inn & Suites Beaverton - Portland West 7.6/10, no-frills budget chain hotel in Beaverton. A practical Beaverton base with friendly staff, but uneven upkeep and occasional train noise. $97 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
- Extended Stay America Suites Portland Beaverton 6.3/10, no-frills, 2-star extended-stay hotel near Nike headquarters. Useful kitchens and a convenient Beaverton location, but cleanliness is too inconsistent. $83 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate