Right in the heart of Portland's lovably raffish Stark Street gay entertainment strip, the uber-funky, marginally low-frillish Ace Hotel (1022 S.W. Stark St., 503-228-2277) has major queer-hipster cachet, partly because of where it's located, and partly because of its arty vibe and affordable but striking rooms. The on-site Clyde Commons restaurant, Stumptown coffeehouse, and Kenny & Zuke's Jewish Deli add to the appeal.
The hotel is across the street from one of the city's most popular gay nightspots, Boxxes. The Ace also has properties in Seattle, Palm Springs, and New York City.
