Axel's take on Portland Airport & Cascade Station: #5 of 6 in Portland, Oregon, 4.1/10
Good for a flight connection, a compromise for experiencing Portland. The strongest hotel value helps airport stays, but sparse nearby attractions, distant sightseeing and limited neighborhood character keep it fifth.
Stay here when an early departure or late arrival matters more than experiencing Portland on foot. Cascade Station gives you big-box shopping, restaurants and the Red Line near NE Cascades Parkway. It is more convenient for a walk-out meal than scattered addresses along NE Airport Way; local overnight-layover advice makes the same distinction.
This is an airport stop, not a neighborhood substitute. Downtown outings mean a substantial round trip, and an address marketed as near PDX may still require a shuttle to the terminal or train. Check shuttle hours for flights outside rail service, and check aircraft and road exposure if you sleep lightly.
- Best for: travelers on a budget, business trips and conventions
- Skip it if: This is your only base for a short sightseeing visit; You want independent restaurants and nightlife on foot
- Getting around: The Red Line at Cascades and Mt Hood Avenue reaches PDX and downtown directly; shopping is walkable around Cascades Parkway, but other Airport Way addresses may need a shuttle or car, and rail does not run overnight.
- After dark: Expect dinner-and-flight logistics rather than a late-night neighborhood scene; check restaurant closing times and shuttle arrangements before a late arrival.
- Rates: Typical Axel rate $134 a night
Where to stay in Portland, Oregon: every neighborhood ranked
The best hotels in Portland Airport & Cascade Station, 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.
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Portland Airport 8.8/10, practical 3-star all-suite hotel near Portland Airport. A strong airport pick for clean suites, helpful staff and room to spread out. $101 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
- Radisson Hotel Portland Airport 8.6/10, comfortable mid-range airport hotel with a lakeside restaurant. A strong airport stopover with helpful staff, comfortable rooms and a few extra charges. $128 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR 8.2/10, practical 3-star airport hotel near PDX. A strong preflight pick with comfortable rooms, good breakfast and some dated edges. $109 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
- Aloft by Marriott Portland Airport at Cascade Station 8.0/10, contemporary 3-star airport hotel beside Cascade Station shopping. A practical PDX stopover with friendly staff, but breakfast and parking cost extra. $166 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
- Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel 7.9/10, full-service mid-range airport hotel. A practical PDX stopover with helpful staff, comfortable beds and some aging rooms. $172 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
- Best Western Pony Soldier Inn - Airport 7.8/10, simple 2-star airport hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool. Good airport value, with useful extras and an uninviting surrounding area. $107 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
- Holiday Inn Airport - Portland by IHG 7.2/10, older, full-service 3-star airport hotel. Useful for a PDX overnight, but tired rooms and extra charges temper the appeal. $106 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
- Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport 7.1/10, no-frills 3-star airport motor inn. A practical PDX overnight stop, with friendly staff but dated surroundings. $90 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland Airport 6.8/10, no-frills 3-star airport hotel. Useful for a PDX stopover, but renovations and uneven upkeep limit the appeal. $94 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate