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Location: Portland, Oregon

Interior Designer: ROAM Interior Design

Architect: GBD Architects

Hotel Group: Marriott, BPM Real Estate Group

Photography: Ingalls Photo

The Ritz-Carlton, Portland marks the brand’s first foray into the Pacific Northwest and introduces the region’s newest five-star destination. Nestled within a 35-story crystalline tower inspired by the Cascade Mountains, the hotel is situated in the heart of Portland—surrounded by the city’s rivers, forests, and proximity to the Pacific coast.

Tasked with the challenge of designing a luxury hotel that reflects Portland’s raw authenticity and community spirit, Roam Interior Design drew upon the region’s rich cultural, geographical, and historical context to craft a narrative-driven design experience. Their vision embraces a biophilic approach, fostering guest wellbeing while strengthening the connection between the interior environment and the city’s surrounding natural landscape.

Conceived through the lens of a couple on a modern primitive road trip, the design artfully balances elevated luxury with Portland’s distinctive, unpolished charm. Subtle references to local heritage—such as the “Portland Penny” and the city’s nickname, “Stumptown”—are embedded in copper accents and raw timber features.

Guests are welcomed into a soaring forest-inspired lobby, which transitions into the Grand Stair—its form echoing the moss-covered basalt falls of Mt. Hood, framed by hand-crafted local glass railings. The design ascends into a canopy-like atmosphere, suggesting a journey beyond the treetops.

The lobby bar offers a moody, ethereal retreat, with deep tones and crystalline light reminiscent of moonlight filtering through trees. On the 20th floor, a signature dining venue overlooks the city with 180-degree views, while guestrooms feature bespoke furnishings and leather details, evoking vintage travel and completing an immersive, place-driven luxury experience.