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    KEX Portland

    3.6 (49 reviews)
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    Love this place! So cute to visit and in a great spot in the city! Bathrooms and rooms were super clean! Would come back!

    Elizabeth A.

    I stayed at Kex again and had another really lovely experience. The room was great and I got plenty of rest. The sauna was so perfect to warm up with. I did experience a hit and run accident with my car parked on grand street. The last time I came I arrived by train so I didn't really pay attention to the parking situation. The parking is street parking for $4.5 an hour unless you find a nearby garage. The lot that is close to them goes for $15 an hour. It's worth it to look around a little for cheaper parking.

    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.

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    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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    I did a quick little trip to Portland and need a place downtown near the Roseland Theater. The…read moreSociety Hotel is within 5 minutes walking from there so it was perfect. Its hotel style BUT they also have private rooms you can book with it's own bathroom and super affordable. I didn't the private suite and it was perfect for the one night. The felt desk staff was super friendly both when I checked in and out, the room was clean, super comfy bed and overall loved my stay. The area this hotel is in is a bit sketchy but that's no fault of the hotel, just be aware when walking around especially at night.

    The marketing is much better than the actual experience…read more I booked the outdoor dry sauna because the photos and marketing made it look like a polished, relaxing rooftop experience. Unfortunately, the reality was very different. First, prospective visitors should be aware of the immediate surroundings. During my visit, I observed people lingering around the property and what appeared to be drug transactions nearby. I understand that a business can't control everything about its neighborhood, but it directly affected my comfort. I felt uneasy leaving my car parked there, even just for the couple of hours I was there. Once upstairs, the sauna itself was extremely small. I'm not a large person, and I still found it claustrophobic. More concerning were the visible gaps between the wooden boards. I could literally see daylight through the walls. For an outdoor dry sauna in Oregon, that didn't inspire confidence in the construction or upkeep. The shower setup added to the frustration. The hot-water rinse had a chain within reach, but the cold-water control was placed so high that I couldn't reach it at all. There was no call button or clear way to reach an attendant from the rooftop either. So if I had a question, needed assistance, or wanted someone to fix the cold-water pull, I would have had to leave the rooftop and go all the way back down to the lobby. I also couldn't find something as basic as a trash can. The changing and bathroom setup was another surprise. Sauna guests use shared bathroom/changing facilities with guests of the property. I understand that The Society Hotel offers hostel-style accommodations, but as someone who specifically booked the outdoor sauna experience, it wasn't what I expected based on the polished way the experience is marketed. Then there's the rooftop aspect. I expected that being on the rooftop would mean there would be some kind of view or outlook. Instead, privacy fencing blocks the sightline. You can't really look out--you can basically only look up. That was another disappointment compared with the impression I got from the marketing. Finally, the towel-return process stood out in a bad way. I was given a towel at check-in, which I used in the sauna and after showering. There was no bin or designated place that I could find for used towels, so I ended up handing my damp, used towel directly to the front-desk employee, who took it with their bare hands. That made me uncomfortable and seemed like a poor system for handling used linens. It also left me wondering how many guests' used towels employees are handling directly throughout the day. Any one of these things on its own might have been something I could overlook. Taken together--the neighborhood experience, extremely cramped sauna, visible gaps in the sauna walls, inaccessible cold-water control, lack of a way to contact staff, no trash can, shared facilities, blocked rooftop view, and handling of used towels--the entire experience felt haphazard and makeshift rather than relaxing. The concept has potential, and their marketing team does an excellent job presenting it. Unfortunately, the actual experience did not live up to that presentation. I left extremely disappointed and would not return for the outdoor dry sauna.

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    Bluebird Guesthouse is a wonderful place to stay if you want to drop into the Hawthorne / Division…read moreneighborhood vibe for a few days. Wonderful location on Division, near great eating (pie, pizza, speakeasy, ice cream, and more!) and fun shops (vintage, more vintage, black owned bookstore, and more!). Walking distance to the heart of Hawthorne too! The house itself is like a classic "bed and breakfast" shared house. Baked goods and coffee available all day, fridge space for your leftovers and booze, plus bonus for long stays: you can use the washer and dryer! Cozy nooks for eating, front porch with swing, comfy couch in the parlor. Friendly staff, and friendly fellow guests, & comfy rooms -tho we were in a basement room, not the best view from there. I would definitely seek this guesthouse out if & when we're visiting the area again!

    Overall score: 4…read more Customer Service: 5 Location: 5 Parking: 3 Cleanliness: 4 Reservations: 5 Comfort: 4 We stayed last night at this lodging location, while we were visiting the Portland area. We made our reservations a few weeks ago, and the process was seamless and very easy. Everything was contactless and we received an email from the staff on how to access the house. Our email instructions included our room and private bathroom details. The parking situation is very challenging because they don't have on site parking. There is nearby street parking within 1-2 blocks. This lodging is within walking distance to many nearby restaurants, shops, and bars. The rooms are warm and cozy, but not very accessible for handicapped people. Overall our lodging experience was very good and I'm sure we would return for another visit. Tip: Enforce or put a sign in your driveway "Don't Block Driveway" so your guest can at least load bags. Parking is not good at all. I saw others homes in area that had signs stated the obvious. There are alot of steps. Don't stay here if you can't handle stairs or parking issues in this area. Other than that, enjoyed my stay. @glampedlife

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    I've stayed at most of the McMenamins properties, but since I live in Portland, I never really had…read morea reason to stay at the Crystal Hotel. We decided to book it for a concert since being right across the street from the venue would be incredibly convenient. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the stay. Even though the hotel is on a busy street, we had a corner room and didn't have any issues with street noise. The room had two huge windows, and while it definitely has that old-school McMenamins charm, the bathroom was in excellent condition and surprisingly spacious. The soaking pool in the basement was also a fun experience. I wasn't really sure what to expect, but it ended up being one of my favorite parts of the stay. Overall, I think the Crystal Hotel is a fun, charming option in a great central location. Are there newer, more chic hotels for around the same price? Absolutely. But if you like the unique McMenamins vibe, appreciate historic charm, and want to be in the middle of everything, the Crystal Hotel is a great choice.

    A night at the Crystal Hotel? We took a stay-cation night and it was really fun!…read more Our room was truly one of the best hotel rooms we've experienced. Having the two balconies just made the view spectacular! It's so cool to watch Portland, at that location. And that's part of the point, the location. The hotel is fun and very cool. The soaking pool is quite a surprise! We got great customer service during check-in and out. We definitely plan to do this on a summer night... take a look at my photos... $164.00 for one nite, we took the MAX to avoid parking fees.

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