Located in Portland’s vibrant theater district, the Mark Spencer Hotel has become the home away from home for artists and actors. It brings a touch of the European boutique stateside, with guest rooms that are akin to studio apartments. Dark wood headboards and furnishings are complemented by elegant Queen Anne chairs, greenery and torchiere lamps. Each day, you’ll receive afternoon tea along with cookies to munch on; snack while people-watching in the mahogany lobby or bring them along on a trip to nearby Powell’s, the biggest new and used book store in the world. Bring your purchases back and leaf through them in the rooftop garden, offering great views of downtown Portland. Start the day with the hotel’s Continental breakfast, and then venture out to the nearby Pearl District.