Escape to Portland: Luxurious Hillsboro Getaway at Hampton Inn & Suites
Escape to Portland: Your Hillsboro Hideaway Awaits! (Okay, This is REAL Life!)
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- Prime Location: Close enough to Portland for all the food, breweries, and quirky sights you crave, but far enough to escape the hustle and bustle. Hillsboro is your secret weapon for a chill, easy-going trip.
- All the Perks, None of the Fuss: Free Wi-Fi (hallelujah!), complimentary breakfast (because who wants to cook on vacation?!), and top-notch service. It’s like your own little oasis.
- Safety First (and Second, and Third…): They’re taking cleanliness seriously. Seriously. We’re talking anti-viral cleaning products, sterilized EVERYTHING, and staff trained to keep you safe. It's a relief, trust me. Think of it as a bubble of awesome.
Think of it: You, a comfy bed, a delicious breakfast, and the freedom to explore.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Hillsboro: A Messy, Honest (Maybe Slightly Rambling) Review
Okay, so I stayed at the Hampton Inn & Suites Hillsboro. I lived it. I ate the breakfast. I… well, I'll tell you more. This isn't your typical cut-and-dried hotel review - it's a real-life account, complete with my quirks and opinions. Buckle up, buttercups.
Accessibility (and My Slightly Clumsy Approach):
Okay, let's get the important stuff out of the way first. I'm not mobility-impaired, but I do appreciate thoughtful design. I checked. Their accessibility features seemed solid. The elevators? Big enough. The hallways? Wide. There were even ramps where necessary – which, admittedly, is a sigh of relief. It struck me that these places are designed to handle anything a family throws at them.
On-site accessible restaurants / lounges (Or, Lack Thereof!):
There was no proper on-site restaurant or lounge. Big minus for some, a definite plus, if you just want to stay in your room. But I was okay with that.
Wheelchair accessible: Yep, they've got it covered.
Internet Access (The God of Modern Life):
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!: Yes! And it actually worked. (A small miracle in itself.) I streamed Netflix without a hitch, even during my late-night pizza-fueled sessions.
- Internet, Internet [LAN]: Didn’t need the wired internet so, can't comment on that.
- Internet Services: Everything you'd expect, like print services, if you absolutely need to print something. Honestly, who prints stuff anymore?
- Wi-Fi in public areas: Yep, and it even worked there too. Score.
Things to Do (And My Own Personal Adventures):
Okay, here's where it gets interesting. Hillsboro. What's there to do, right? Wrong. It’s perfectly positioned for exploring the Portland area. I spent one day in downtown Portland (a total blast, of course). And I spent the next day literally just relaxing.
Ways to Relax (Or, My Epic Sauna Fail):
Okay, so the amenities are a bit varied.
- Body scrub/Body wrap: Didn't find them.
- Fitness Center/Gym: Tiny and, I didn't use it.
- Foot Bath: Nope.
- Massage: There wasn't one.
- Pool with a View: The pool was an ordinary pool, not a rooftop view.
- Sauna/Spa/Spa/Sauna/Steamroom: Okay, there was a sauna. I tried it. I failed at it. See, I’m the kind of person who thinks "hot" means "comfortable," not "melt your internal organs." I lasted maybe five minutes, looking like a lobster. Quirky observation: The sauna was clean, though, which is the main thing.
- Swimming pool/ Swimming pool [outdoor]: The outdoor pool was open, and looked inviting.
Cleanliness and Safety (Because, 2024):
This is where Hampton Inn seriously shines. They're doing it right.
- Anti-viral cleaning products: I saw it everywhere. Smell was not overwhelming, which is a good thing.
- Breakfast in room: Nope, unless I ordered room service, which I didn't.
- Breakfast takeaway service: Yes! Genius. Grabbed some pastries and fruit to go.
- Cashless payment service: Easy and safe.
- Daily disinfection in common areas: Check. I even saw someone actually cleaning!
- Doctor/nurse on call: Thankfully, I didn't need it.
- First aid kit: Present. Hope you don't need it.
- Hand sanitizer: Everywhere. Couldn't escape it.
- Hot water linen and laundry washing: A must.
- Hygiene certification: Check. Good to see.
- Individually-wrapped food options: Yep.
- Physical distancing of at least 1 meter: They try. Guests, not so much.
- Professional-grade sanitizing services: Appears so.
- Room sanitization opt-out available: Good to know.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: Yes.
- Safe dining setup: See above.
- Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: The kitchen wasn't exactly open, but I saw the breakfast setup. Looked clean.
- Shared stationery removed: Good idea.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Seemed like it.
- Sterilizing equipment: Probably, but I didn't see any laser guns being used.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (The Most Important Category, Obviously):
This is where things get a little… sparse.
- A la carte in restaurant, Alternative meal arrangement, Asian breakfast, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Bar, Bottle of water, Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast service, Buffet in restaurant, Coffee/tea in restaurant, Coffee shop, Desserts in restaurant, Happy hour, International cuisine in restaurant, Poolside bar, Restaurants, Room service [24-hour], Salad in restaurant, Snack bar, Soup in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western breakfast, Western cuisine in restaurant: None!
- Breakfast [Buffet]: The breakfast setup was basic but decent. Eggs, sausage, pastries, fruit, cereal… the usual. The coffee was, thankfully, strong. Messy-but-honest observation: I'm not gonna lie, I went back for seconds (and maybe thirds) on the pastries. Don't judge me.
Services and Conveniences (The Boring-But-Necessary Stuff):
- Air conditioning in public area: Yes.
- Audio-visual equipment for special events: Nope.
- Business facilities, Cash withdrawal, Concierge: Nope.
- Contactless check-in/out: Yes, and easy.
- Convenience store: No.
- Currency exchange: No.
- Daily housekeeping: Nice and tidy.
- Doorman: No.
- Dry cleaning, Elevator, Essential condiments, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Gift/souvenir shop: No.
- Indoor venue for special events: Don’t remember seeing any.
- Invoice provided, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery, On-site event hosting: Nope.
- Outdoor venue for special events: Nope.
- Projector/LED display, Safety deposit boxes, Seminars, Shrine, Smoking area, Terrace: Nope.
- Wi-Fi for special events, Xerox/fax in business center: Didn't see any of that.
- For the Kids, Babysitting service, Family/child-friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal: No.
For the Kids (Or, Where's the Fun?!):
Okay, this isn't a "kid-centric" hotel. There wasn't even a playground. But the indoor pool, if your kids like that sort of thing.
Access (The Basics):
- **CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside
Okay, buckle up, buttercups! This isn't your grandma's perfectly-formatted itinerary. This is… well, this is my itinerary. And it's gonna be a glorious, messy, hopefully-delicious ride through the Emerald City's suburbs, starting (ironically) at the oh-so-predictable Hampton Inn & Suites in Hillsboro. We're talking real life here, folks. Expect detours, meltdowns over parking, and the glorious, existential joy of a really good cup of coffee.
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland/Hillsboro-Evergreen Park – Day 1: Arrival & Existential Breakfast
1:00 PM: Arrive. Okay, the Hampton Inn isn’t exactly the Taj Mahal, but hey, free breakfast, and the air conditioning works. Score. Immediately assess the room. Is the bed a black hole of comfort? Check. Are the pillows fluffy enough to swallow my anxieties? TBD. Unpack. Or, more accurately, hurl my suitcase onto a bed, where its contents will explode like a colorful, chaotic volcano over the next few hours.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Navigate the treacherous hotel parking lot. Seriously, why is parking always a test of your patience? Found a spot after a terrifying three-point turn. Victory!
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Acknowledging the overwhelming need for a caffeine injection. Head to a nearby coffee shop - maybe Insomnia Coffee Company. Order a large mocha with extra whipped cream. Then have a minor breakdown about how much it costs.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Wander around Hillsboro. It's a vibe. Maybe check out the Orenco Woods Nature Park. Attempt to find inner peace. Fail, but enjoy the park. Take a bunch of pictures, and then realize I'll never actually look at them later.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Dinner at someplace with "reviews." Preferably with decent vegetarian options. Fingers crossed.
- (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM) Have a little chat with the waiter. The old lady in the next table seemed to be having a blast with her friends. Should I get a group of friends?
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Recover from the extreme social exertion of dinner. Chill in the hotel room. Watch some bad TV. Maybe read a trashy novel. Embrace the glorious mediocrity of it all.
9:00 PM: Contemplate the meaning of life in the context of complimentary hotel shampoo. Decide the answer is "probably nothing." Try to sleep. Fail.
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland/Hillsboro-Evergreen Park – Day 2: The Great Coffee Quest and Beaverton Shenanigans
7:00 AM: Breakfast time! This is where the magic could happen. But let's be real, the Hampton Inn breakfast is a gamble. Will the waffle maker spew forth a masterpiece? Or a sad, soggy brick? Place your bets (and lower your expectations). Consume copious amounts of coffee to compensate for any breakfast letdowns.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: THE COFFEE QUEST BEGINS! I'm on a relentless mission to find THE PERFECT COFFEE. Head to Beaverton. Seriously, I've heard rumors. I'll probably wander around aimlessly for an hour, asking locals for recommendations. They'll probably point me somewhere generic, and then I'll stumble upon a hidden gem that will forever change my life. Prepare for coffee-induced hyperbole. Hopefully, it's Trailhead Coffee Roasters.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Beaverton Exploration! Maybe visit the Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Hike. Get lost. Find my way back. Observe the locals with a mix of curiosity and mild envy. Are these people… happy?
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch. Again, research is key! Yelp? Google maps? Whatever random website pops up first. Probably a place with good reviews and a high chance of me ordering something I'll deeply regret later.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Back to Hillsboro. Maybe a visit to the Rice NW Museum of Rocks and Minerals. Okay, maybe not. It's a museum. I'm easily distracted, so it's 50/50 that I would be stuck there for hours, or would be bored silly after 10 minutes. Then relax in the hotel room, before a night out.
- (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM) Take a nap. Even more relaxing before the night out.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner or Takeout.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Spend some time at the Hillsboro Airport, or attend a show. Decide on how much to spend the night out.
10:00 PM: Bed. I think. Maybe.
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland/Hillsboro-Evergreen Park – Day 3: Farewell, Hillsboro (and my Sanity)
7:00 AM: Breakfast. The final, glorious (or possibly disappointing) Hampton Inn breakfast. Savor it. This could be the last time I see a waffle maker for a while.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Pack. A monumental task. The contents of my suitcase will bear witness to the emotional evolution of my trip. Probably the messiest part of my day.
10:00 AM: Check out. Say goodbye to the free continental breakfast.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: The long drive home. Reflect on the trip. Were there any moments? Did I like the trip?
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Post-trip anxiety. Am I going to go again? What new things to do?
12:00 PM: The end.
This, my friends, is a plan. A roadmap to adventure. Or, at the very least, a detailed account of my struggles to get a decent cup of coffee. Wish me luck. I'll need it. And if you see a slightly frazzled individual wandering around Hillsboro, clutching a map and muttering about waffles, that's probably me. Come say hi! (But maybe bring tissues. I'm a bit of a crier.)
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Okay, so... "Luxurious Hillsboro Getaway"? Really? Is this *actually* luxurious, or is it just fancy hotel speak?
Alright, let's be real. "Luxurious" might be a *touch* ambitious. It's not like we're talking about a private villa with a Michelin-starred chef here. But, for a Hampton Inn & Suites? Yeah, it's definitely bumped up a notch. The rooms were clean (thank GOD), the bed was actually comfy (a HUGE win), and the little extra touch of the complimentary water bottles? Appreciated, especially after a long day of exploring. My REAL measure of luxury? Does the coffee maker work? And YES, it did. And the bathroom was, dare I say, spa-like? Nope. But it was clean, and the water pressure was decent. So, luxurious-ish? Yeah, I'll go with it. My expectations were low, and they actually *surpassed* them, which, in my book, is luxury in itself after a week dealing with my cat and his unending need for tuna.
What's the deal with Hillsboro? Why pick *there* for a getaway? Isn't that... suburbia?
Okay, so, yes, Hillsboro is suburban. But it's also surprisingly... charming? Look, I live in the city. Constant noise, constant hustle. I needed a break. Hillsboro, for me, was like hitting the *pause* button on life. Plus, it's close enough to Portland for day trips (more on those later), but far enough to feel... different. It's got that small-town vibe, the kind of place where people actually say "hello" to you on the street. Actually, I should back up and clarify. I went to a farmer's market, and it was *heavenly*. Fresh berries, local honey… I seriously wanted to buy the entire stand. The sheer *calm* of it all was, truthfully, bliss. Maybe it's the air? Maybe it's the lack of sirens? Whatever it is, I needed it. And my perpetually freaked-out nervous system seemed to agree.
What did you *do* there? Like, besides sleep and drink coffee?
Good question! Okay, so the whole *point* was relaxing. But I couldn't just sit in the hotel room all day, now, could I? First, the farmer's market! Absolutely worth the trip *alone*. Then, I wandered around downtown Hillsboro. Found a fantastic little bookstore where I spent WAY too much money. (But the books, oh, the books!) I also went to the Pittock Mansion. It had amazing views, and, let's be honest, that’s all social media needs, right? Took a lot of photos. And oh! There was this *amazing* little Italian place I found. Actually, it was the best meal I had during the whole trip. And the server was super friendly! So, yeah, some relaxation, some exploring, lots of eating... Pretty standard for a getaway, really. (And yes, I definitely napped.)
Was the Hampton Inn & Suites actually a *good* hotel? Give me the unvarnished truth!
Alright, the truth? It was exactly what I needed, which is a win in my book. The bed situation? Solid. No back pain, which is a miracle. The breakfast buffet was...well, it was there. Let's be realistic. The scrambled eggs were probably powdered, but the waffles? Hot, fresh, and I had like three. And the pool? Small, indoor, and honestly, a little depressing. I skipped it. But the customer service was genuinely (and surprisingly) friendly. The woman at the front desk remembered my name! Creepy? Maybe. But also kind of… nice? So, good hotel? Yeah, I'd say so. It was clean, it was convenient, and it gave me a place to recharge. More than enough to make it "good" in my book.
Okay, spill the tea! Any disasters? Any epic fails that we can laugh at?
Oh, where do I *begin*? Okay, so, I'm terrible at driving. I mean, *truly* terrible. I got momentarily lost trying to find the hotel from the freeway. Like, seriously lost. I ended up circling a giant industrial park for a solid twenty minutes, feeling like an idiot. Then, there was the parking situation. I managed to find a spot, but let's just say I nearly scraped the rental car on a pillar. And, possibly the worst part? I tried to be adventurous and ordered something exotic at the Italian restaurant. I ended up with a dish I couldn't pronounce, let alone eat. Ended up just asking for a pizza and feeling like a total embarrassment. But hey, at least it makes for a good story, right? (My therapist is probably having a field day.)
About Pittock Mansion- you're saying the *views* are what makes it great?
Okay, let's zoom in on Pittock Mansion. Forget the overpriced tour and the crowds. The *views*? Phenomenal. I mean, seriously. You could see Mount Hood, the city sprawling below... It's the kind of view that makes you stop and just… breathe. And take 20 pictures with your phone, obviously. The mansion itself? Kind of old and drafty. The interior was interesting, I’ll admit. But, honestly? The view is the star. The sun was setting when I was there, and the light was hitting everything just perfectly. It was... well, it was picture-perfect. And I'm not a "picture-perfect" kinda gal, typically. But it was that good. It made me feel a little less stressed, a little less... everything that was weighing me down. So yeah, Pittock Mansion? Worth it. For the views.
Would you go back? Seriously, would you do it again?
Heck yes! I mean, maybe not *this* exact trip, but the idea of a Hillsboro getaway? Absolutely. It's the perfect escape from the chaos of everyday life. I need that pause button again. Maybe next time I'll try to figure out how to use the pool. Or maybe I'll just stick to waffles and books. And definitely more Italian food. Just…not the exotic stuff. Sometimes, simple is best. Definitely going back. I can already feel the stress melting away just thinking about it.
What's the one piece of advice you'd give someone planning a similar trip?
Okay, here's the REAL advice: Lower your expectations, and embrace the small joys. Don’t try to cram everything in. Don't worry about being "perfect." Just go. Embrace the fact that you'll get lost, that you might order something weird that you don't like. Bring a good book. And make sure the hotel coffee maker works. Trust me. That lastHotel Safari
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