The Palisociety Hotel Group has preserved and updated an early 20th-century property on the corner of Grand Avenue and Stark Street in East Portland, Oregon. The LA-based company owned by developer Avi Brosh redesigned all 57 rooms on three storeys at the new Hotel Grand Stark, bringing in natural wood furnishings, antique rugs and a palette of greens. Using space-saving tricks, they outfitted the guest rooms with desks, seating and Smeg fridges.

Photography: Palisociety

Photography: Palisociety

Photography: Palisociety

Photography: Palisociety

Photography: Palisociety

Photography: Palisociety

Photography: Palisociety

Photography: Palisociety

Photography: Palisociety

Photography: Palisociety

Photography: Palisociety

Photography: Palisociety

Photography: Palisociety
The original wood staircase, repainted in emerald green, connects the upper floors with the public areas, dominated by a matching reception desk. This is the work of local designer North 45 Projects, who Brosh hired to tackle the design across the main floor. They transformed the hotel lobby into a community meeting place with work tables, a bar, deli and art gallery displaying contemporary sculpture and painting.
The East Portland location is about five minutes from downtown, across the Willamette River.
509 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214






