Portland Hotel The Nines Pictures

While Portland may be known for its artsy, blogging inhabitants and gourmet food trucks, there's also serious elegance to be discovered in the rainy Oregon city. Top on the list is The Nines, a luxury hotel situated atop the landmark Meier & Frank Building. Designed by ForrestPerkins, the hotel has received many accolades, including Best Hotel in the boutique DESIGN Awards and LEED Silver certification for its green building and decorating practices. Check out what ForrestPerkins Senior Vice President Cliff Tuttle, who led the ForrestPerkins design team, had to say about what went into the hotel's design.