History Reclaimed. Creativity Reignited. Built in 1880 and steeped in Victorian Italianate character, the Merchant Hotel is more than a building—it’s a landmark of Portland’s Old Town and one of the city’s most authentic historic commercial properties. With its cast-iron façades, exposed brick, soaring ceilings, and dramatic architectural details, this National Register gem has been revitalized as a hub for creative office, boutique retail, studio users, and innovative makers. Now under new ownership by the iconic Old Town Pizza—a Portland institution since 1974—the Merchant Hotel is entering a new era. The vision is bold: a thriving ecosystem of creative companies, production studios, design firms, retail concepts, and community-focused brands. The history remains intact, but the energy is accelerating. Recent upgrades include: Full seismic retrofit Tenant lounge + kitchen Shared conference room Secure bike storage Fiber connectivity Positioned at the gateway of the Pearl District, Downtown Portland, and the Central Eastside, the Merchant Hotel offers unmatched access to local amenities, public transit, restaurants, cafes, galleries, nightlife, and the TriMet MAX line. Whether you're a creative startup, nonprofit, design studio, production team, or boutique retailer, this is a rare opportunity to lease space in a building that defines Portland authenticity, character, and culture. creative office Portland, exposed brick office Portland, historic office Portland, retail storefront Old Town, studio space for lease Portland, brick-and-timber office Portland, production studio Portland, Pearl District office space, Portland boutique retail space, Portland creative workspace, Old Town Chinatown retail, Portland small office for lease, Portland flexible workspace, Portland maker space, Portland design studio space.