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    KEX Portland

    3.5 (46 reviews)
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    Kevin W.

    If KEX Portland would be more honest about their refund policy, and return my money for a stay that I never received, I might be inclined to give them a higher rating. Otherwise, please be advised that KEX Portland is a dishonest business, even toward its returning customers. After I booked in advance and paid on Expedia, they refused to give me a room or offer a refund. My first stay here was the night of October 18-19, 2024. Since the location was convenient in Downtown Portland, I reserved a room for a second time for the night of May 23-24, 2025. I showed up on May 23 with my ID but no credit card. They could not allow me to stay without my credit card, nor would they offer me a refund, so I had to sleep in my car that night without getting my money back. Their general manager, Alexa, told me that too long a time had passed by May 26 for me to receive a refund. I didn't see her message on Expedia because I was in Portland for the Memorial Day weekend and otherwise had no access to Wi-Fi to see her message. Regardless, they also offered me a discounted future stay, but refused to answer further when I inquired about it. It's bad enough that this is how they would treat a returning customer. But refusing a refund, forcing me to sleep on the streets, and failing to honor a commitment to a discounted future stay are all extremely dishonest and shady business practices. I am posting this so potential travelers won't experience the same thievery from KEX Portland that I did.

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    Mar K.

    First time staying here but it won't be my last. Booked because I had to detour and hunker down to ride out the pending ice storm. Check in experience was excellent beginning with Emma? Emily? who took my call and thoughtfully advised me on best parking options; then Sophia at check in, and Rachel at check out. 201 was a really spacious room with large window high ceilings and a great sense of vintage decor. Check out the mini refrigerator in the clip below, and also the radio that actually works, and the style of the lamps by the bed. Absolutely beautiful marbling in the bathroom and shower areas, and truly very comfortable bed. Some of the rooms apparently are sharing a bathroom so I would highly recommend paying a little extra to have your own bathroom. The king ensuite I had was fantastic. Extremely comfortable bed. One of their best features: a private sauna. Just book your appointment as part of your stay -- they hand you the key and up to an hour of great heat is yours. There's a Lounge area on the main that is handicap accessible...and the Pacific Standard is open for drinks and food until a very decent city hour -- past 11 PM -- perfect place to weather the ice storm. Really the best place to stay in Portland.

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    Anastasiia P.

    Very good deal all around. Bed and pillows are comfortable, quiet at night. Stylish, modern, good for one night. Shared bathrooms are little problematic. There are options with private one, but they get booked quickly. People at front desk are friendly and helpful.

    Vibing out with espresso martinis
    Carl M.

    I love staying here when I'm in town, The hotel reminds me of the Ace in Palm Dessert. I love that they have a free sauna that you can reserve. The rooms are great and I like that you can get late night eats with Pacific Standard and bring it up to your room or vibe out in your floors sitting area. There were a couple of new front desk concierge kids. We really liked Bella and CJ. Bella printed out a few hotspots that the hotel likes, Coffin club was rad. CJ recommended Hey Love down the street for brunch. It was a big hit with the girlfriend so great job ladies and keep up the good work. You both were friendly and so accommodating to our questions and need of towels. Ha

    Brittany J.

    I loved my stay at Kex so much. After moving from Portland nine months ago, I try to visit every 3-4 months for my favorite seasons and to see my friends. I had the opportunity to stay at Kex and I enjoyed everything about it so much. To start, the rooms & beds are really comfy. Whatever mattresses they're using I need for my home... both the rooms and entire hotel is thoughtfully decorated which such a perfect northwest / Portland vibe. The bathroom in my room was really big and I am obsessed with the tile they use on the floors. I also loved their soaps, shampoo and conditioners they use, which is important to me. Another thing I loved was that they do free coffee downstairs in the morning (or whatever time you request it) and it's realllly good coffee, which is a nice touch. I think they use Good Coffee, a classic Portland coffee shop loved by all the locals. Also to note, Kex can really be for anyones budget. Whether you're looking for a bunk in a shared space, a full deluxe king suite or even their queen deluxe suite which could sleep up to six people and is really spacious. They have something for everyone. Kex really puts the personality of the city into their aesthetics and they do it so tastefully. Highly recommend staying here if you're visiting Portland or even if you live here and are wanting a little staycation.

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    and the Pacific Standard is open for drinks and food until a very decent city hour -- past 11 PM -- perfect place to weather the ice storm.

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