Jupiter NEXT

The original Jupiter, though it’s still going strong, is in some ways an artifact of another era in this city’s history — one of the country’s first “hip motels,” and home to an excellent indie music venue, it’s nevertheless not quite what the new generation of globetrotting travelers expect to find in today’s Portland. It’s for them that Jupiter NEXT is intended.

It’s an unapologetically contemporary structure, towering over its mid-century counterpart just across the street. Its height affords it unparalleled views of the city, especially in its west-facing rooms, and its modern construction allows for generous floor plans and rooms that are as luxurious as they are stylish.

And we do mean stylish. Though it’s a move upmarket, Jupiter NEXT hasn’t lost touch with its origins. Raw concrete and mid-century modernist–inspired furniture lend the building its boutique-hotel good looks, and the lobby’s central staircase, by local fabricator Sol Creations, seems to float on air.

Where the original Jupiter has the rock-and-roll Doug Fir Lounge, NEXT has Hey Love, which is part café, part cocktail lounge, and serves a menu of “tropical-inspired comfort food” in a retro-styled space that’s open from late morning through to late night.

The bottom line: if the original Jupiter is exactly your jam, you might find NEXT to be a touch on the fancy side — but if you’ve caught yourself wishing for something slightly more luxurious, then this one is right up your street.