Occupying no less than a full city block, Powell's City of Books at 1005 W. Burnside, presents itself as the largest independent bookstore in the world. With 68,000 square feet of new, used, and rare titles that are browsed by an average of 6000 people per day, they have little competition anywhere on the planet.

Besides taking in the sheer volume of books on offer, one may peruse exhibits or enjoy a celebrity author reading in the Basil Hallward Art Gallery. The store is also properly equipped with caffeine and treats, thanks to World Cup Coffee & Tea, a family-owned operation that's been in business for the past 20 years. But if you're a true aficionado of the beans, you might also walk a few hundred feet to the doorstep of Stumptown Coffee Roasters, the relative young gun that has taken the coffee world by storm not only Portland, but even as far away as New York City.

While both Powell's and Stumptown have locations throughout the city of Portland, your room at Westin Portland is conveniently only a short ride away from the bookstore's crown jewel. Open 365 days a year, Powell's is a thriving example of what otherwise may seem like a dying art. With the new Portland Insider Package, you'll receive deluxe accommodations, a $25 gift card to Powell's, a $15 gift card to Stumptown, two bottles of a local microbrew or a Crater Lake root beer as well as a tasting flight of three chocolates from Moonstruck Chocolates, so plan your Portland adventure now.