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Welcome Parenthood in Luxury at The Nines

by Kimberly Inlander

Aug 31, 2023

© The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Destinations / North America

Portland, Oregon’s, The Nines offers soon-to-be-parent family travelers a space for relaxation and celebration with its Baby Moon offer. Perfect for solo babymooners, couples looking to bond pre-baby and expectant mothers with guests, Portland and the hotel provide incredible backdrops for celebrating the journey to parenthood with activities and cuisine.

 

The Nines

© The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel

The Nines Baby Moon package includes non-alcoholic wine, essential new mom products from Earth Mama and a gift from the hotel for the little one. Earth Mama crafts safe herbal products for baby care and to soothe common pregnancy, postpartum and breastfeeding discomforts, and is located in Clackamas, Oregon. Moms can enjoy a customizable pregnancy massage in their guestroom, as well. Two on-site restaurants ensure parents-to-be don’t have to leave the property if they don’t want to, with Departures, on the rooftop; and lobby-level Urban Farmer, serving zero-proof cocktails and locally sourced comfort foods.

 

Urban Farmer

© The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Within a short journey from The Nines, babymooners find some of Portland’s best mom-to-be offerings, like prenatal yoga at MamaSpace Yoga, good reads at Powell’s City of Books, leisurely walks along the Willamette River Walkway, art to peruse at Portland Art Museum and serenity at Portland Rose Garden.

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