Aloha Room

Portland, Oregon, United States

The Aloha Room was in the Heathman Hotel, which later converted to the Heathman Restaurant.

The Heathman Hotel was built in 1926, however, the Aloha Room was not added until 1961, when John Haviland, who was known in real estate circles largely for owning apartment houses, acquired the lease for the hotel from the Hauser family, along with an option to buy. One of Haviland’s first initiatives was to open the Aloha Room in the storefront at the southwest corner of Salmon and Park.

The hotel closed in the 1980s after a series of health and fire code violations.

In 1984, the Heathman underwent a major renovation, during which the original exterior and eucalyptus-paneled Tea Court Lounge were fully restored to their original glory. Also during this renovation, the hotel’s entrance was moved from Salmon Street to Broadway, enhancing its visibility. A second major renovation of all guestrooms and public spaces was completed in September 2018.