I've stayed at most of the McMenamins properties, but since I live in Portland, I never really had a 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. read more

McMenamins Crystal Hotel - Soaking Tub in the basement - Hotels Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The place is interesting and that's all. Worth once for culture, never twice. Best part about it is the soaking pool in the basement. Otherwise rooms are dirty and smelly, food is stale. Location is excellent. read more

Great place, amazing/central location, friendly staff with lots of character and charm. My biggest concern were the shared bathrooms which ended up not being a huge deal. They were clean and private. Our room was in the middle of the floor, if you do the same, take the extra steps to use the bathrooms at the end of the hallways. They are used by less people and tend to be cleaner in my opinion. We had breakfast downstairs with a great meal but buyer beware, it gets pricey quick! Otherwise I would definitely stay here again. Free WiFi was nice and be aware there is no tv in the room. read more

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A night at the Crystal Hotel? We took a stay-cation night and it was really fun! 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. read more

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This is a beautiful venue to see live music. They have two convenient bar areas and unlimited food menu. We really had an amazing evening. Parking is a little bit tricky, but we arrived early enough and we're able to find somewhere to park. read more

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I will say that service was great! Nate is a solid bar tender and even the rest of the customers that came through here were nice. This could possibly be the only bar in Portland that doesn't have loud music at night time. I was able to carry on a conversation with the person next to me without yelling. Entrance is down the stairs at the corner of the building. They have ac which was refreshing during the summer heat. Glad I stopped by this place! read more

Room was nice. Beware the rates. I booked months ago when I bought tickets to a concert at the Ballroom. Honestly don't recall the reservation details. When checking in they said "your rate includes a $30 credit you can use in the bar or Hals Cafe". When the concert was over the bar was closed so we opted to have the mediocre breakfast ($46 for eggs, sausage, toast). The full amount was charged and I called back and was told my $30 credit was only for the night we stayed. Not the next morning. Wtf? Not clarified at all on check in. She made it seem it was good for the full stay. Anyway - lots of fabulous hotels in Portland without sketchy conditions. read more

Mcmenamins is a classic. You have to go! You must get a Ruby, the Cajun tots, and the vegan quinoa black bean burger. The burger is not always on their menu but if you ask they'll let you know if they have it. A great place for dinner or drinks! I crave mcmenamins all the time now that I live in California and we don't have them there. read more

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We had an event at the Crystal Ballroom and thought we'd make it extra convenient and fun by staying at the Crystal Hotel, too. We opted for the the king suite with a private bathroom. The room had two small balconies that had cool views, and the room we stayed in was the room called the "Howl" hence the poet Allen Ginsberg: ~ "I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness, starving hysterical naked, dragging themselves through the negro streets at dawn looking for an angry fix, angelheaded hipsters burning for the ancient heavenly connection to the starry dynamo in the machinery of night,". ~ The poem above is written around the entire space in beautiful writing on the stunning Sapphire colored walls. A few less enthusiastic things were: no room service and a less attentive front desk staff that teetered on the spectrum of prickly. Ouch!! The king size bed was deliciously comfy as were the linens and they smelled amazing too!! It wasn't a surprise, but downtown Portland is a tad noisy in the wee hours. They do provide ear plugs which we forgot to use. The noise was sporadic and didn't interrupt my sleep too much. My daughter slept like a baby. I was more curious about what was going on but I never bothered to get up to look. Lastly, the hotel sits above the Zeus Cafe, so meals and beverages are only a phone call away and 4 flights down. We called the restaurant directly and they had our order ready in 20 minutes. read more

McMenamins Crystal Hotel - The poet: Allen Ginsberg. - Hotels Near Me - Portland, Oregon

What a great dinning experience! I can here for dinner after the Portland Saturday Market and I was seated promptly and the restaurant wasn't crowded. Stevie was my server and she was great! She offered good feedback and checked in with our table regularly. I ordered Cajun tots (although I think they gave me regular), the margarita pizza and market salad all from the happy hour menu. I had a blackberry cider which is one of my all time favorites from McMenamins-it's sweet, not too tart but refreshing. I always love the ambiance at McMennamins, it's just a fun go to and never disappoints! The tater tots are incredible, the lighting and decor is very cozy and the food is phenomenal. read more

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I'm just learning McMenamins. This is only my second stay at any McMenamins. So I'm comparing it to the Edgefield, which probably isn't fair. I will say my room was awesome. My view was cool and I even found the sounds of Portland to be relaxing. The soaking pool was 101° and exactly what you would think- relaxing. Not nearly as adventurous as the edgefield was, but again I'm learning and I will be back. The passport is in my very near future. read more

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Fun and funky hotel. Some rooms have their own bathrooms... others do not. The shared bathrooms on the floors are very clean. Room needed more lighting. I get that they're going for a mood, but... sometimes I need to see. Bed was super uncomfortable. For the cost of the stay, they should at least have comfortable beds. Basement bar has a very cozy, comfortable vibe. read more

It's quaint. It's quirky. It's clean. Safe. Great location and quiet. I was pretty skeptical about the shared bathrooms but it absolutely wasn't a problem. I felt safe and everything was very clean with a gentleman on our floor who was cleaning and checking throughout the evening. We loved to soak pool and took advantage again the next morning before check out. There is a dedicated towel and robe in your room in addition to a bath towel and sink in the room. Would love to return. read more

McMenamins Crystal Hotel - Music themed. - Hotels Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Umm Yes and hell Yes for my sister's and brothers in the back. #Gem #GetTheJar. #MackRules Super Cute Place, Super Cute Staff, With a long Hot tub Water fall dipping. Mai Thai sippin with the high class bougie bar in the back. Drink Up Love It up! I'll be back Thank you for treating me Nice. read more

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My wife and I stayed here over Memorial Day weekend and during the pandemic. We went for an early short anniversary getaway. The hotel was like a ghost town with less people and no open bars or dance areas but the restaurant was open for room service and we found they only book the rooms to 50% capacity due to the pandemic. We really love the McMenamins themed hotels in Oregon & Washington and the Crystal Hotel didn't disappoint. We had a very friendly check in host and but everyone we encountered was so nice. The hotel has a very colorful background from the turn of last century and gangsters and politicians, etc all came to the dance areas and restaurants over the years. There is plenty of history on the walls among the 4 floors of hallways. Our check in host gave us a $25 gift card for their restaurants in recognition of our anniversary stay. We used it to get some dinner room service that night. Our music themed room was small but very nicely decorated with a band that had played there years ago. Each room had a different song/band theme. Our bathroom & shower was separate down the hall and only for our use via our room key. We had a great time albeit our short visit but want to return when the nearby Ballroom is open and the small basement bars are humming. Thanks McMenamins for a very memorable stay! read more

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This is my go to staycation options in town. The staff are friendly and helpful, a nice variety of food, drink and entertainment options on site (plus Ringlers and the Crystal Ballroom down the block) a relaxing soaking tub for guests and the typical McMenamins design theme with a musical bent which I'm a sucker for. I've always had a positive experience here. read more

we were charged an extra $200 for leaving some gold star confetti on the floor. We did no damage to the room and the stars could have been easily vacuumed up. the staff were unwilling to compromise, as we offered to leave the housekeeper an extra big tip. very disappointed in our stay, over priced! read more

As many times as I have been to Ringlers, Lola's Room or the Crystal Ballroom over the years, I have never stayed in the Crystal Hotel itself, until this weekend. Being a local boy, there never was much impetus to do so, but my wife and I, on the hunt for our passport stamps, and in search of a much needed respite from both kids and dogs this weekend, booked a room not too far from home, for a quick weekend getaway. This hotel is cool. Some might call it claustrophobic; I prefer "dense" or "economical" when it comes to use of the space. This wedge-shaped hotel crams a surprising number of rooms into its four floors, including a restaurant, a couple bars, and a subterranean soaking pool, the existence of which I only just learned about. We checked in around 3pm, dropped off our stuff, and met up with some friends at a nearby pub. Our downtown crawl through various drinking establishments kept us busy throughout the day until around 10pm, until we returned to the Crystal for our scheduled hour in the soaking pool. Having a hotel in downtown, right in the heart of everywhere we wanted to be, was super convenient, and the warm waters below street level were exactly what we needed for our sore muscles, and to clear our heads. We both slept quite well on the comfy beds (among the best of those we've encountered at a McMenamins)! As mentioned above, the rooms themselves are somewhat compact (I would compare them to the size of an economy room anywhere in Tokyo), with shared bathrooms scattered throughout the floor on which you are staying ( counted at least three on the 4th floor). Despite the close proximity to other rooms (and the hotel being 100% booked, as our out-of-town friends discovered), I didn't hear a peep from any other rooms, or loud noises in the hallway, all night. Didn't notice any secret rooms in this one, but we were pretty tired from our adventures, so we definitely could have missed them. The service desk staff were efficient, attentive and helpful, and managed to keep traffic socially distanced and moving through the tiny lobby at a good clip. Room service was prompt (my wife booked the breakfast package) and got everything right; the food was tasty with sizeable portions, but nothing to write home about - McMenamins entrees tend to vary from stellar to passable: my wife raved about her Mt. Hood scramble, while my Huevos Rancheros were decent, if a little heavy on the beans and light on the cheese and crema - things I could have easily corrected if we were in the restaurant. Overall, for locals like us, the Crystal Hotel has a lot of things going for it. I've always been a huge fan of the McMenamins interior aesthetics, and the Crystal's decor jives with its legacy floorplan. It's also situated in a fantastic downtown location, even if finding adequate parking can be a bit of an Odyssey. The Crystal is going to be my go-to recommendation for any friends or family coming in from out of town. Sure, there are more "glamorous" hotels in the area (The Benson, Lucia, etc), with valets and tiled vestibules, but those sort of hotels are a dime a dozen. You will remember your stay at the Crystal, long after you would have forgotten the name of wherever else you could have bunked in Portland. read more

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The staff were all helpful, friendly, and seemed genuinely happy to be there. I mixed up my booking, and they offered to fix it instead of turning me away. Saved my anniversary! Rooms are clean, and shared bathrooms are huge and very private. Never had to wait. read more

McMenamins Crystal Hotel - There wasn't anyone in the pool the entire time we were using it. Very warm and relaxing - Hotels Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The Crystal Hotel put us in the downtown scene. The staff was always helpful and the room was spacious and very funky. Downstairs, Al's Den has a speakeasy feel, serving McMenamins' signature brews (the Ramblin' Amber Rye was my favorite), wines and ciders. We had the Tiki themed soaking pool to ourselves and could relax in the warm water as long as we wanted. The neighborhood was a hub of quirky fun, and it was not far from the art and history museums or numerous local food trucks. Zeus' Cafe has a simple menu packed with creative locally-sourced selections like the truffle tatter tots with black garlic aioli and pecorino romano. We could have used some more light in our room, especially late night and pre-dawn, but overall we loved staying in a historic hotel that has been so loved by it's owners. read more

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Bath tub in room? No. Shower in room? No. Tv in room? No. No mini fridge either. Hard to imagine lol. Oddly there's a sink. Tell me it's a hostel without telling me it's a hostel . You get a 10x10 dem lit cell with a old firm queen sized mattress. Maybe I missed the fine print, I read soaking pool and signed up. I mean even that was like a social cesspool. Not one person showered before entering. Also they allow you to drink alcohol while using it so people are just in there getting befuddled, sweating and chatting loudly. Not as relaxing as I had hoped. I give it two stars for the benefit of the doubt because maybe I should have read up or asked questions but at that price point I figured I was getting 21st century amenities. I feel like for all things the room didn't come with someone should have said something. Paid $160 & won't be back ya got me read more

McMenamins Crystal Hotel - This is what you get for $160 per night - Hotels Near Me - Portland, Oregon

What an amazing surprise in Portland. I had never heard of this state treasure before my accomodations fell through in my visit. The price was good. I only paid attention to the number if stars. Totally last minute! Amazing, cozy and a bit strange. Apparently all of their hotels have the same vibe. I popped into the one in Bend too. Crystal Hotel was similar to a Hard Rock in theme. But Hard Rock is nothing more than basic compared to Crystal. So much to look at. Rooms, halls, everywhere. The hipster grub in their restaurants are pretty good too! And the pool. Growing up in South Florida you spend time in shitty hotel pools. It's what we do. The soaking bath completely exceeded my expectations. Lovely. Warm. Salt water. Super chill. I want to visit all the McMenamins! read more

This review is specifically for Al's Den, which is a speakeasy in the basement of the hotel (p.s. Al's Den needs it's own Yelp location). I loved both my drinks I got here, and the vibes were nice as well. When I walked in I saw someone drinking a beautiful purple drink, and I knew I had to have it (that was "The Butterfly Effect"). I ordered a blackberry cider after that, and it was SO good! Delightfully tart, I wish I could order it here in Kansas City. The service wasn't great, though the bartender was still nice. read more

McMenamins Crystal Hotel - Blackberry Cider (right) + Spring Forward (left) - Hotels Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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AC went out in the second floor rooms during current historic heat wave and hotel staff told everyone to adjust our expectations and prop open our doors. Not sure why the other floors, the hallways, and every other hotel in Portland gets to have AC and closed doord, instead of an opportunity to open their minds. McMenamins customer service is a running joke in the PNW and I should have known better. Alas. I am very hot and sad right now. PS - don't make your underpaid staff leave a response to this, it's weird read more

This is Brennan the 6 year veteran bartender that took care of me.. Not only did he make incredible cocktails but he has 2 specific that he designed that are on the menu . He was attentive, knowledgeable, and an absolute joy to talk to. The Gatsby is one of his personal craft cocktails made with an incredible barrel aged gin. Ask him why he named it isn't a great story 20/10 Not only was the experience of the cafe incredible but my room was clean neat and absolutely unique.. There's a lot of history in this hotel and if you enjoy historical hotels you will absolutely love this one... read more

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Always great to see shows here. Splurge for the balcony - you won't regret it. Private bar.

Had a great stay for a great show (Tinariwen!) - friendly staff allowed my mother to meet me, helped put a fan in a non-air-conditioned room, and gave us a discount for it. Shared bathrooms were very clean and everyone was kind. And - when I left a valuable item there, they called me right away and were able to hand over to UPS. We had a great breakfast. Interesting art everywhere. Perhaps some people would find it too "quirky", but we found it clean, friendly, and inspiring. Only challenge - I had a hard time finding the "loading zone" (on the street right in front of front door), and finally just parked at a nearby public parking - they do not have their own parking lot/location. But it is in downtown Portland. Thank you!!! read more

DO NOT GO HERE! The night shift staff member named Joesph needs to be fired immediately for cornering me and blocking me from exiting the hotel with his arms out and getting WAY too close to me! Horrible lighting all throughout hotel. He was super aggressive and unprofessional. It seemed like he was on drugs. Shined a flashlight throughout our room and could see fingerprints and dust all over headboard. The nightstands were filthy. The curtains were full of dust. Paint chipped on all the furniture with stains and such. Room smelled more awful than the hallway, and the hallway smelled bad. Elevator felt like it was going to fall apart. Everything creaked when you walked and you could hear everything. I could hear the man next to us blowing his nose. Our queen room was so tiny that when you opened the door you had to walk sideways because of how awkward everything was arranged. The soaking pool was the only good aspect. The hotel was very creepy and lots of witchcraft symbolism. We did not stay the night. We didn't even get under the covers. I'm guessing a lot of people check out early like us and not stay the night because this place needs a deep cleaning. Their customer service is horrible! The lady at the front didn't even welcome us in and stayed on her cellphone. It smells, horrible customer service, and you will be uncomfortable. We are never going to eat at McMenamins or stay at one again because of Joseph. He made the experience from bad to absolutely awful, horrible, and miserable. Ashley and her manger Red need to address him and if possible, not staff him at the front, retrain him, but ultimately he should be fired. The soaking pool is not worth it to stay here. You're better off going to any other soaking pool than this one. Don't let it persuade you to stay here. You will regret it. Save your money. Go elsewhere. Don't come here. I would give this 0 stars if there were an option. read more

McMenamins Crystal Hotel - Joseph who needs to be fired immediately for cornering us and blocking us from exiting the hotel. Extremely aggressive and unprofessional. - Hotels Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Very cool design At least 3/4 bathrooms per floor Rooms are very small for two people Also very doable I'm pickier these days, prefer a tv in the room (isn't one). Beds are small, twin, also really comfortable The soak pool in basement is PERFECT after a long day... read more

McMenamins Crystal Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great, unique hotel in the heart of the city! If you're looking for something out of the mainstream and want to avoid some of the minimalist, hipster feel of other stays around town, may I suggest the Bohemian feel that McMenamins Crystal Hotel offers? Each room is unique and has its own feel. I can't speak for others, but our room was spacious, comfortable, clean and offered views out onto the street that excited without annoying (no flashy lights or excessive noise). There's no TV in the rooms (which I appreciated) and the art, while not my typical style, was everywhere, colorful and whimsical. I understand that some rooms share a bathroom, but there are private bathroom options as well. I only regret that we had forgotten about the amazing pool room downstairs until the morning that we had to leave. read more

Have you ever had one of those moments when you are alone, having the time of your life and completely at peace with how perfect that particular moment is? Before I get too mushy on you, let me just say the sexy wading pool in the basement of the Crystal Hotel is worthy of a solo half hour visit. What makes it sexy? The dark lighting, the glow of the pool, the fact that alcohol is permitted in a plastic cup, the waterfall at the head of the pool and the Asian-esque vibe created by the bamboo walls. Pray to the pool gods that you are the only down there - that's when true peaceful perfection is reached. (On my past two visits to this hotel, I have hit up the pool before bed and as soon as I woke in the morning). For those who are not jumping out of their pants from after reading about a sexy basement pool - maybe the great location with prime walkability and clever music-themed rooms will do the trick? Or, how about the fact that the prettiest Whole Foods I've ever visited is across the street and two blocks away you'll find Blue Star Donuts and their ridiculously good bourbon blueberry basil donut? (Yes, that's right, I said Blue Star and not Voodoo - good catch, reader). There is a charm about this hotel that you will not find at the Hyatt, Holiday Inn or Westin. If you feel like experiencing the charm on more of a shoestring, opt for the shared bath rooms (I never had to wait when I took this route on my first visit). I'm holding off on the 5th star due to the paper-thin walls and ungodly loud trash activity that occurs on the street every morning I have stayed there. For light sleepers, you won't miss it. read more

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My husband, our pup and I stayed at the McMenamin's Crystal Hotel in Downtown Portland this past weekend and had a great time! The guys who checked us in were super nice, they greeted Cash and gave him some dog treats every time we passed the lobby. I've seen some bad reviews of the hotel but I do believe it's important to keep in mind what the vibe of McMenamin's is! They're historic hotels, this means the buildings are old! They make them into trendy hotels with soaking pools, theaters and restaurants :) my husband and I are BIG fans. Also, not all bedrooms have their own bathroom, but there's private bathrooms in every floor, at least 3 of them, and we didn't have any issues at all, they were sparkling clean every time we went. There's also no TV, but with so many things to do at and around the hotel, we did not miss it at all. Our pup was received with a dog bowl, treats and poop bags, and we all had an amazing time! read more

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We stayed here for New Year's, even though we live fairly close. We were going to a show at the Crystal Ballroom so we decided why not. They had a really cute new year's eve package in our room, really nice touch. We got changed and went to the bar to get a beer then down to the spa to try it out. It's really cool that the spa is underground. It's really large and we were the only ones there so that was so much fun. After our soak we started to get ready for dinner and our show. We opted for a corner king room with a private bathroom. It was a nice sized room. A little bummed there weren't robes available. We stayed at another McMenamins property before and they were available. Now, after our show, clearly a little intoxicated, just wanted to go to bed. We get into our room and it is freezing. We could not figure out how to get the heater to work. We read the notes on the page left in our room to understand what the symbols meant. All we could get was AC or fan. When we went to the windows to make sure they were closed we saw 2 of the windows were not sealed to the building so there were gaps lyfting in the cold air. It was so cold, the only difference between sleeping inside and on the street was the bed. The bedding did some to help, but it was freezing. Overall, the room was nice, would probably stay again, but not in the winter. It was so miserable. We are big fans of the McMenamins company and know it is an old building, but I don't want to be that miserable again. read more

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Very basic foods. Kind, but not genuine service. The cider is good (I had BlackBerry) and the tater tots are awesome. My partner had the Pizza and couldn't eat the crust as it was too burnt and dry. It did look nice though. Great outdoor seating for sure. Would come back for a drink though. read more

McMenamins Crystal Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Ate here for Brunch! Pleasantly surprised, I feel like food is usually ok atMcMenamins . We tend to more for environment. They always have good tots but nothing that stands out for me with other dishes generally . For brunch at this location they had some unique bowls and good ingredients though ! My husband got biscuits and gravy with venison , I got a bowl with fried rice , grass fed beef, gravy and kimchi . I personally like the rice more dry to contrast the gravy but otherwise it was pretty good. Dishes around $15 read more

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I can't say enough about the Crystal Ballroom hotel. The McMenamin breweries in Portland are a really fun part of the culture here, and the Crystal ballroom is at the heart of them. Like the other McMenamin breweries, the Crystal Ballroom is a renovated historical site. In this case it was a bathhouse in the 70s, and before that local businesses of various types. In the basement there is a quadruple size Jacuzzi, nicely renovated from the bathhouse days, with a really great shower next to it. It's alcohol friendly except for no glass. Throughout the hotel, like in the other McMenamin's, there is art everywhere. Much of it is musical or historical, all of it is interesting and fun to browse around and look at. The front desk staff helped us four or five times and were very cheery and helpful each time. It's easy walking distance from the rail line, which for 2 1/2 dollars will get you to the airport. read more

sI had the distinct pleasure of staying at the historic Crystal Hotel over a holiday weekend. It's a relic of a Portland that has long since disappeared amidst swarms of transplants from the midwest, rampant development as unchained as Django and tech moving into Portland. Nestled between Powell's and Vaseline Alley, it's both a refuge from the city and a gateway to adventure. Don't wan't to leave the building and feel the need for a whiskey on the rocks at 8am? They have you covered with multiple bars on property and a charming soaking pool for overnight guests only. Because of this, there is an element of exclusivity in that it keeps the commoners out. I digress, if you can't be bothered to leave the building you can also get a mid day buzz on at the pool provided you use a plastic cup, that they are happy to provide you with. Need tater tots at nearly any hour? They have you covered with multiple restaurants. The rooms provide a window into the brothers McMenimans and who they are. Each room has lyrics and themes that gives them a unique perrsonality, one you would like to get to know. The room I was provided with had a fantastic view of the city. Included in that view was Spartacus and the Georgia Hotel. This provided endless entertainment, watching couples sheepishly look around before walking into Spartacus, or watching them timidly browse the window displays. The Georgia hotel is a grim reminder of what could have been had you decided browsed expedia and said, "Oh, $12 a night for a downtown hotel room. This is too good to be true!" and blindly booked a room there. Or if you are the subject of a really depressing country song, the Georgia Hotel across the street may be a better fit. Again, I digress. The service was fantastic. The staff was more than willing to assist me in tracking down large shopping bags so I could carry voodoo donuts on the plan free of harassment upon seeing the large pink boxes. Each time I came and went they greeted me, they made enough conversation where I liked it, but not too much where I dreaded entering the smaller confines of the lobby. The elevator has a strange charm, in that it really only allows two normal sized humans comfortably or two midwesterners uncomfortably. In conclusion, if you are visiting Portland sure you can stay in Gresham, or out by the airport for a similar amount of money at a major hotel chain. But do they have a theme to the room? No, the theme of their rooms is the same as that of a Hillsboro suburb, uniformity. With McMenimans their properties are all so wildly unique down to the level of each room is unique. No two are alike. But each of their resort has a level of familiarity where no matter where you are in the northwest, you feel like you're coming home hungover for Thanksgiving after a big night out. 10/10 would return. read more

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Beautiful vintage and unique hotel. Excellent service. The soaking pool is an amazing feature and one of my favorite parts! There are multiple bars and restaurants on site and a really cozy speak easy in the basement with live music every night! It's I located in the Pearl district with is in walking distance from great food/drink. It's also 1 block from the iconic Powell's bookstore! I will definitely be returning and highly recommend it for your stay in Portland! read more

McMenamins Crystal Hotel - Lionel Hampton room. "Flying Home" - Hotels Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We spent Independence Day weekend there. We absolutely fell in love with it. Staff is amazing and our suite....room 407 was spotless. There is no T.V. but who needs it when you have so much history around you. We also really enjoyed the Pub with fantastic breakfast. I had the french toast...Yummy.... It has loads of character. Our suite had a balcony and we kept the door open...except July 4th. Just as an F.Y.I. only a few rooms have a private bath, and if you are on the 4th floor let the shower run for a bit to let the hot water get up to temp. Due to COVID19 the basement with a soaking pool is closed and housekeeping is only done when you check out. But we had no problem keeping the room tidy. Just ask if you need clean anything sent up. Also make sure to ask about parking since they don't have their own. Weekend street parking is free and I think after 7:00 P.M. on weekdays, a few parking garages nearby. Whole foods is right across the street...AWESOME!!! Thank you to the entire staff for an amazing weekend, read more

me and my partner decided to treat myself to staying here after I started having a miscarriage on vacation. When we stopped at the loading zone the driver behind us harassed us because they didnt See the hotel's tiny parking sign. We checked in late and the desk employee was obviously extremely annoyed and unfriendly. They scolded us for not writing on the room registration that we had a dog but there was no where that asks this or instructions for this. the curtain in Our room was broken and let a ton of light in. The bed was harder than a motel 6 bed and it didn't have a fitted sheet, just a flat sheet that kept pulling out. The warm soaking pool was actually just a regular hot tub. The temperature was higher than expected and I wasn't able to get in with my condition. On the way out my dog had an accident and the hotel employees asked me to mop it up myself. Overall it was not a restful experience and I felt I wasted my money. read more