Steele is an innocent student, Grey an eccentric billionaire with a penchant for S&M

First, a fast brief on the book, the first in the Portland/Seattle-set trilogy by British author E.L. James. As in case you haven't heard of it.
Much like watching a Michael Bay film, you don't read "Fifty Shades" for its smart wordplay or skillfully crafted plot. It is pure, unapologetic smut, dubbed "mommy porn" in honor of the millions of 30-something ladies reading it.
"Fifty Shades of Grey" features main characters: the young, awkward Anastasia Steele and the dark and brooding Christian Grey.
Steele is an innocent student, Grey an eccentric billionaire with a penchant for S&M. They meet under unlikely circumstances, then have lots and lots of sex in all sorts of different places. Some other stuff happens. The finish.


These days, Seattle & Portland's tourism players are wising up to the potential benefits of being the main settings for the popular series, with hotels now promotion packages tailored around the Steele/Grey lovefest.
 warning: S&M amenities are not included, so you'll must bring your own whips & chains.

"This package brings together all of the only-in-Seattle experiences in the bestselling 'Shades of Grey novels,'" says the hotel's promotion spiel.
"Live out your fantasies with a two-night getaway in an Artist King room on the romantic 8th floor. In the work of your stay, enjoy chauffeured town automobile service, a helicopter tour of the city & a private four-hour skippered sailing tour on Puget Sound with gourmet picnic & a bottle of Bollinger Grande Année Rosé 1999 Champagne, a favourite of Mr. Grey himself."


Having already read the book, they needn't tell you that this is where Grey and Steele enjoyed a few naughty moments, as well as Steele's celebration.
In honor of Mr Grey's chopper, The Heathman is offering a "Charlie Tango No Limits" add-on package that includes appetizers and white wine at the hotel restaurant for six people, a helicopter tour of Portland, roses for the females, dinner at the hotel and limo transfers.