PDX Hotel Development…
The NW Hotel Investor team recently went on a tour of a hotel currently under development at the Portland International Airport. The ownership took us throughout the entire 4 story building and described the challenges that exist behind the scene and the walls of hotel construction. One nuance we found particularly interesting was the extra costs being added to the project, like fire resistant paint on all the beams, to make sure the building can withstand an earthquake should one hit the Pacific Northwest. We also discussed the challenges of developing so close to PDX and the MAX line… including the need for additional buffers from the surrounding noise, as well as considerations about which direction to point the bright lights around the hotel.
Thank you to ASM for an enjoyable and educational tour!