Provenance Hotels Takes Top Awards at Condé Nast Traveler 2019 Readers’ Choice Award The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are the most prestigious, longest-running awards for excellence in the travel industry. Since 1987, Condé Nast has been ranking the best hotels and resorts in the world. This year Provenance Hotels didn’t just make the cut, […]

Never leave the dog behind. That’s my motto as a new dog mom to a cheeky and adventurous golden retriever puppy named Whiskey. As a Portland local, I’m rediscovering the city through Whiskey’s eyes. In the short time he’s been a part of the family, we’ve made a pack of new friends and discovered that […]

Portland nurtures a strong counter-culture community, and is world famous for its eco-warrior status. Perhaps that’s why it’s gained a reputation as a vegan and vegetarian mecca. If you’re looking for somewhere to eat on meatless Monday, look no further than one of these Rose City favorites. Aviv This Israeli-inspired vegan restaurant builds much of […]

Nicknamed the city of roses, Portland is home to some of the most awe-inspiring fields of flowers in the U.S. You may have already heard of its famed rose garden, but if you’re open to venturing further outside of the city, even more beauty and blooms await. Check out some of these other great spots […]

The Hotel Theodore welcomes your furry companions with open arms. We’re happy to provide bowls, beds, toys, treats, and even a pet-friendly room service menu. While your animals will feel right at home in your luxury hotel room, you may be interested in having them explore the Emerald City at your side. If that’s the […]

The Best Hikes In and Around Portland At the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers, in between the Tualatin and Cascade mountain ranges, Portland is an outdoors-lover’s paradise. From volcanic peaks to river gorges, some of Mother Nature’s most spectacular shows are within easy reach, making for dozens of hiking options. Unfortunately, the Eagle […]

Whether you prefer a classic museum experience strolling galleries lined with paintings, or a more interactive exploration of some of Oregon’s most important industries, Portland has you covered. If you only have a couple of days in the city, all of the museums below are well-worth your time. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry – […]

Want to make a difference in Seattle while simultaneously enjoying the city’s thriving culinary scene? Head to FareStart, a collection of six restaurants and cafés across the city. Just a five minute walk down 7th Street from Hotel Theodore, FareStart is a James Beard Award-winning organization that offers homeless and underserved populations restaurant-industry job training […]

Let it be known that Seattle gets less rainfall each year than other American cities like New York or Atlanta—but that doesn’t stop us from appreciating a flawless raincoat. At Hotel Theodore, we’re big fans of the coats from Freeman Seattle, a local company that husband and wife team Scott and Brittany Freeman founded in […]

Tucked in Washington’s majestic Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth is a charming town modeled off of Germany’s Bavarian villages. A little over two hours east of Seattle, it’s an excellent spot to day trip, or to spend a long weekend. In Leavenworth, you can enjoy a taste of Europe without the 12-hour flight or expensive plane ticket. […]

You don’t even have to leave the shore to see orcas in Seattle. On the coast of Puget Sound, Seattle brings visitors within reach of some spectacular whale watching. There are four resident communities of orca whales within the Northeastern portion of the Pacific Ocean, with the Southern Resident Killer Whales—a pack of 76—being the […]

When you’re out and about exploring all that the Space Needle and Seattle Center have to offer, chances are your hunger will creep up on you. Check out one of these five popular restaurants within walking distance, so you can keep your “hanger” at bay, and quickly get back to sightseeing. Collections Cafe Chihuly Garden […]