Cascada Thermal Springs & Hotel

I found this hotel on the internet, and I was intrigued by it: a thermal spa built into a hip modern hotel - but as two separate businesses. We booked for three nights to experience both, and loved it! The hotel room was small, but very clean and well-appointed with a large refrigerator and freezer, and a clothing washer and dryer. The 5th floor sky lounge had not yet been completed, but the coffee shop in the lobby downstairs is already in full service (excellent lattes!), and so is the Portuguese-Japanese fusion restaurant, which we didn’t try. It was ideal for a cold January to transition to and from the spa from our hotel room. The spa needs better signage and more comfortable chairs everywhere (also for the treatment waiting room) and better lighting for safety. But it’s clean and a wonderful place to relax, offering a sauna and a steam room as well. I had a very good massage; facials are also on the spa menu. The gentrifying neighborhood offers some nice restaurants and shops.

My wife and I have experienced many hot-spring spas up and down the west coast in the last 20 years. We never expected to find an incredible Hotel/Spa like Cascada in Portland . The hotel is very nicely appointed with upscale materials and design. Several large, live-plant collections add a natural feel to the various open spaces. The ergonomic features of the rooms seemed to anticipate human needs before I did. Lighting, materials and design are very well thought out. The thermal springs Spa was the highlight, of course. Three large, different-temperature pools were very inviting. A dedicated cold-plunge pool is also present. The dry sauna and wet sauna are both large, with comfortable surfaces to sit or lie down on. The atmosphere in the Spa is enhanced by water sounds, low lighting and music, high ceilings and perfect temperature. The mid-level pool and atrium are inviting and calm, with comfortable places to relax. What a treat to find this gem of a hotel and spa in a cool and quaint neighborhood in Portland!

An absolutely amazing property. If you enjoy spending time in an oasis set up for relaxation then you have found a hidden gem. The staff is amazing and creates a special experience. The amenities are second to none. What a great concept and hotel meshing technology with time tested and true thermal therapies. I will absolutely visit again.

My wife and I spent two nights at Cascada in Portland's Alberta district, in January 2025. We stayed in one of the Sky Loft units, and it was wonderful. There were so many great features that we had no need of, or not enough time to use, including the induction stovetop, dishwasher, balcony (it was winter and chilly, after all), even the TWO large TVs (too busy getting out of the room to use them). But what really matters? First of all, a very comfortable king size bed, made of natural materials. Good sound insulation, for a relatively quiet night's sleep. Not bad considering the bar/nightclub immediately out our window, playing live music! (But only until 10, or some such very reasonable hour) More than enough storage space, including all manner of cupboards and cabinets, mainly in the kitchen area and the bedroom loft. An expansive view out the enormous full-wall window, ours being dominated by the twin steeples of a neighborhood church, and in the distance, the long low fully forested ridge of Forest Park, one of the largest urban parks in the nation. All of the staff, without exception, were very kind and solicitous. One example: A manager we chanced upon took us on an impromptu tour of the facilities. They all seemed as though they REALLY like working at Cascada, and that sort of enthusiasm really rubs off on visitors. A few very minor imperfections: At this time, the underground parking is not open for use, meaning we had to search for street parking. But that turned out to be quite easy; both times, we found spots immediately next to the building. There is a spectacular stairwell extending all 5 stories, which is worth the trudge to the top just to view the interesting, motion-sensing light display in the center. But when we were there some of the flights were still being worked on and off-limits, making the full experience unavailable. All very inessential parts of the full Cascada experience, and then also, you gotta understand that this place, with all its innovations directed towards sustainability, is extremely complicated, and they just opened the place to the public less than a month ago. There are bound to be a few kinks that have to be worked out as they put the place through its paces, and by the time you read this, these nit-picky problems will undoubtedly be resolved. Oh, but then there's the SPA. What an amazing place! By my count, 5 separate pools, of different temperatures, ranging from icy to tepid to very warm (104 degrees), one including a full wall of falling water, lit by submerged lights for a very cool effect. A steam room (very steamy) and a dry sauna, both quite hot, and treatment rooms for individual services. We each got a full hour, full body massage that left us pretty melted. Anya was my massage therapist, and she was exceptional - skilled, strong, intuitive, and pleasant. And several other types of treatments available also. The ground floor pool is surrounded by glass wa

This place is like an American ryokan, a lux hotel but the real draw is the baths. And they are amazing, wet and dry sauna, cold plunge, hot tub and mineral bath. Dylan at the spa took care of us and made it a perfect Christmas. Sleek and modern with a nice cafe to boot. I’ve already recommended to my in-town family.

I don’t review places often…however, this place will WOW you! They account for every little detail to make your hotel and spa experience an amazing one! The loft room is phenomenal… the layout is perfect! Oh the spa…I did 5 rounds of both Saunas and cold plunging separated by the mineral and hot pools. Exhaustedly replenished!