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Reviews of The Mark Spencer Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

409 Southwest 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205, United States of America

#13 of 138 hotels in Portland

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 2601 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    10
    Give the Mark Spencer at try, you may get hooked on staying there everytime:)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A breakfast, included with the room would be nice for those days you get up early, and the excellent local eating places are not open yet.

    The ambiance of the hotel as it was built long ago, yet updated to modern conveniences inside, give it a certain charm that's hard to replicate. Staff is friendly and helpful, and the location is perfect being in the Pearl District of downtown Portland.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premiere Corner King with Kitchen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great staff. Bonus happy hour!!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Great spot to stay. We came back a few days later on the way home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Would have been nice to have coffee and tea available in the room (was available 24/7 in the lobby).

    Staff very friendly and helpful, gave us an upgrade to a corner room, which was very nice. Good location, close to Powell's Books and many restaurants close by. Comfortable bed. Five minute taxi ride from train station.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Great staff, location, beds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    More detailed cleaning around edges and behind furniture. This separates a good hotel from a great hotel. Also might help with the smells as you open the door to your room.

    Location it’s awesome, happy hour is lovely, great artwork and comfortable beds

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That we didn't think to get the late check out.

    Location, rooms, amenities, the view! Solid walls didn't hear anything or anyone else. The food, bars, and activities are endless. It will become our go to when we are staying downtown.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    10
    Beautiful hotel in a safe and clean area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no breakfast, just complementary coffee and tee.

    One of the best and believe or not, cheapest hotel, we ever stayed at in USA. Perfect location, in downtown Portland and one block away from the well known, Powell’s City of Books. Nice room with a beautiful bathroom. Parking garage paid extra, but it wasn’t so much compared to other hotels.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Master Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were only there one night, so everything was fine.

    Nice clean room, comfy beds, great service from Staff. Early check in was appreciated.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    9.0
    Beyond my expectations !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    Great location. Close to many good restaurants. Only few minutes walk to Powell’s Books. Spacious and super clean room. Quiet at night. The pictures on web make the hotel look quite old while the real place is in very good conditions. Friendly staffs.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location, great staff. Highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, it was great.

    Excellent location, staff was super nice, room was clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premiere Corner King with Kitchen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The wine and cheese tasting

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    9.0
    This is my second stay here. Love the corner king with kitchenette. Would definitely stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Premiere Corner King with Kitchen
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was missing silverware from the kitchenette; housekeeping should have caught this and corrected it before I checked in. The nonstick skillet is very badly scratched, and not healthy to use.

    A short walk over to the Amara where I was visiting family

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    Great location and the room layout. Comfy bed, I had a very good night sleep.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    10
    From the moment we walked in to the moment we left it was a great experience
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Master Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Modern yet historical

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    8.0
    Good price for a central hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didn’t know about getting a room key to open their garage so had to drive around a bit to find a public parking and then walked to the hotel to check in and get the room key. Also, the elevator needs maintenance soon, it had noises and kind of jiggling going down. And their cafe is not open on Monday and Tuesday! I’d have loved to try their drinks!

    Great location, right at the city center. Within walking distance to different places and also very close to public transport stations. The check-in and out process was smooth. They offered a garage for $32 per night, which was under the basement of the hotel. You would need to park in front of the hotel to check in first and then get a room key to open the garage door on the other side of the building. Overall, very good price!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    9.0
    lovely hotel - our favorite
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were placed right next to the outside construction and it was loud. Pre-pandemic we always saw the same team, they knew us and every visit was a homecoming. In the last few years, the turnover has been so high that we never see the same person twice.

    The rooms are always comfortable and I love the bathrooms - these are the best showers in town

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is good and staffs are very helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything, powerful shower, comfortable lights design.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit of an industrial noise coming from outside. A strong smell coming from the bathroom like a cleaning product that faded away with time. A problem with hot water, but we were offered a discount for that which was very generous.

    Loved the beds, super comfy. The kitchenette was very equipped. The place was very clean., , a bit of a strong smell coming from the bathroom is great, close to coffee shops and restaurants. Parking was priced fairly and underground super safe. If I ever go back to Portlanf I will stay here again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    10
    Comfortable and convenient!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The neighborhood has changed a bit, it's quieter and you'll find more unhoused people around than pre pandemic, but that being said you're still right next to Powells books :)

    Second stay at the hotel and I love it. The quality for the price is unbeatable. I dream about those plush robes...

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not the property’s fault but don’t be surprised with the extra people around the neighborhood. Their humans too you know

    A block away from the Powell’s bookstore. And delicious restaurants and bars.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable stately hotel, and a good rotation. The beds are very comfortable and it was quiet. Stuff was great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    9.0
    loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Queen
    • Stayed 5 nights

    the wine.

    location and doormen.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, staff perfect, will always be our hotel in Portland.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The noise at night from the restaurants below and some loud upstairs neighbors but overall a great place

    The location was exceptional walked over to Powell's, did some thrifting, and experienced brunch at Mother's. The rooms were a nice treat after a long fun filled day.

    Stayed in March 2024

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