Hotel
 McMenamins Crystal Hotel

303 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, United States – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 218 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.4
Very good
218 reviews

Really friendly staff, big room, convinient location. Interesting building and set up. Big Bathrooms

Adrian Spain

The bathroom is separate from the room itself which is actually kind of annoying.

Lizeth United States

Super chill vibe. Shared bathrooms always felt very clean!

Sam New Zealand

Great location. The decore was unapologetically eclectic. Fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Clean comfortable beds. Not to hard/soft. Extra blankets and pillows in the room. Ear plugs if the noise from the street was to loud for you. Flip flips if you needed them ($2), for the soaking pool. Great coffee in the morning. Walking distance from everything downtown. Powell's books across the way. Trolley system right there. Lrt from the airport. Beautiful, cool, jazzy with a flow if elegance.

Twyla Canada

Friendly staff, good food, clean bathrooms and a fantastic soaking pool.

Drew United Kingdom

Very quirky hotel, great location, good restaurant on ground floor and excellent service.

Sarah United Kingdom

The location and my room. Being a fan of Arcade Fire I loved we got in to stay at the ‘Wake up’ Arcade Fire theme room.

Marta Spain

It is an unusual hotel .... the shared bathrooms may not be suitable for all but it does add to its character. The food was very good and they catered for dietary requirements which made life much easier for me. Loved the relaxed nature of the hotel and the basement hit salt pool and entertainment bar. Overall it was a wonderful place to stay and the staff were very helpful both day and night.

Janice United Kingdom

Central, fun and comfortable. Shared bathrooms are not a problem so do not be turned off by this. There are lots of bathrooms on each floor and never had to wait. Also no signs of other guests when using the bathroom so hotel runners are obviously very diligent at cleaning.

Anonymous Ireland

The soaking pool was a hidden treat. The music theme and the musically related art- very enjoyable. The location enabled me to skip renting a car as I could walk bus train or taxi with ease.

Marko United States
8.4
Very good
218 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Really friendly staff, big room, convinient location. Interesting building and set up. Big Bathrooms”
    Adrian Adrian Spain Spain
  • “The bathroom is separate from the room itself which is actually kind of annoying.”
    Lizeth Lizeth United States United States
  • “Super chill vibe. Shared bathrooms always felt very clean!”
    Sam Sam New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Great location. The decore was unapologetically eclectic. Fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Clean comfortable beds. Not to hard/soft. Extra blankets and pillows in the room.”
    Twyla Twyla Canada Canada
  • “Friendly staff, good food, clean bathrooms and a fantastic soaking pool.”
    Drew Drew United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very quirky hotel, great location, good restaurant on ground floor and excellent service.”
    Sarah Sarah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location and my room. Being a fan of Arcade Fire I loved we got in to stay at the ‘Wake up’ Arcade Fire theme room.”
    Marta Marta Spain Spain
  • “It is an unusual hotel .... the shared bathrooms may not be suitable for all but it does add to its character.”
    Janice Janice United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Central, fun and comfortable. Shared bathrooms are not a problem so do not be turned off by this. There are lots of bathrooms on each floor and never had to wait.”
    Ireland Ireland
  • “The soaking pool was a hidden treat. The music theme and the musically related art- very enjoyable. The location enabled me to skip renting a car as I could walk bus train or taxi with ease.”
    Marko Marko United States United States

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.0

Stay in the heart of Portland – Excellent location - show map

McMenamins Crystal Hotel offers unique accommodation in the heart of downtown Portland. Guests can enjoy multiple on-site bars and live entertainment.

For your comfort, the musically themed rooms feature bath robes and free toiletries. Detached shared bathrooms located outside of the bedroom are available for guest use.

Free Wi-Fi is provided for all guests at McMenamins Crystal Hotel. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The on-site restaurant Zeus Cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Guests can relax and enjoy live music and weekend comedy shows or take a swim in the subterranean salt water soaking pool.

Pearl District is 450 yards from the historic McMenamins Crystal Hotel, while Voodoo Doughnuts is 550 yards from the property. Portland International Airport is 6.2 miles away.

This is our guests' favourite part of Portland, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Your stay will include:
Hot tub/Jacuzzi

McMenamins Crystal Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 24 Dec 2015.

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Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM machine on site.

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Portland, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

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Guest reviews

8.4
Very good · 218 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.0

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Adrian
    SpainSpain
    “Really friendly staff, big room, convinient location. Interesting building and set up. Big Bathrooms”
  • Lizeth
    United StatesUnited States
    “The bathroom is separate from the room itself which is actually kind of annoying.”
  • Sam
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Super chill vibe. Shared bathrooms always felt very clean!”
  • Twyla
    CanadaCanada
    “Great location. The decore was unapologetically eclectic. Fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Clean comfortable beds. Not to hard/soft. Extra blankets and pillows in the room. Ear plugs if the noise from the street was to loud for you. Flip...”
  • Drew
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Friendly staff, good food, clean bathrooms and a fantastic soaking pool.”
  • Sarah
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very quirky hotel, great location, good restaurant on ground floor and excellent service.”
  • Marta
    SpainSpain
    “The location and my room. Being a fan of Arcade Fire I loved we got in to stay at the ‘Wake up’ Arcade Fire theme room.”
  • Janice
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “It is an unusual hotel .... the shared bathrooms may not be suitable for all but it does add to its character. The food was very good and they catered for dietary requirements which made life much easier for me. Loved the relaxed nature of the...”
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    Anonymous
    IrelandIreland
    “Central, fun and comfortable. Shared bathrooms are not a problem so do not be turned off by this. There are lots of bathrooms on each floor and never had to wait. Also no signs of other guests when using the bathroom so hotel runners are obviously...”
  • Marko
    United StatesUnited States
    “The soaking pool was a hidden treat. The music theme and the musically related art- very enjoyable. The location enabled me to skip renting a car as I could walk bus train or taxi with ease.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Rooms with two beds?
    We do have a limited number of Double Twin rooms available. Let us know if this is what you're needing and we can check availability for you!
    Answered on 2 December 2019
  • Diring the covid 19 are people still sharing bathrooms? Seems a little unsanitary otherwise id love to stay here.
    Ensuring the safety of guests and staff is our top priority. We have staff onsite 24 hours a day sanitizing these areas every hour. While bathrooms are still shared, we've added gloves and sanitizing spray in each one for guest use & convenience.
    Asked about: Queen Room with Shared Bathroom • Answered on 19 August 2020
  • What are the check-in and check-out times please?
    Checkin Time is 3pm and checkout time is 11:00am
    Answered on 26 January 2022
  • was planning a stay 9/11-12, is your pool open right now?
    Yes, the soaking pool has officially reopened for hotel guests. We have a maximum occupancy of 20 people and masks are required on the pool deck. We ask that guess adhere to social distancing guidelines and reference distancing markers on the deck.
    Answered on 29 September 2020
  • Is the pool opened?
    Yes, the soaking pool has officially reopened for hotel guests. We have a maximum occupancy of 20 people and masks are required on the pool deck. We ask that guess adhere to social distancing guidelines and reference distancing markers on the deck.
    Answered on 29 September 2020

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Powell's City of Books
    0.1 miles
  • Art Institute of Portland
    0.1 miles
  • O'Bryant Square
    0.2 miles
  • Galleria Center Shopping Center
    0.2 miles
  • Multnomah County Central Library
    0.3 miles
  • Pioneer Courthouse Square
    0.3 miles
  • Gerding Theater at Armory Building
    0.3 miles
  • U.S. Bancorp Tower
    0.3 miles
  • Providence Park
    0.4 miles
  • Jamison Square
    0.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Jake's Famous Crawfish
    0 miles
  • Cafe/bar Ringlers Pub
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Blue Star Donuts
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Tasty n Alder
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/bar Multnomah Whiskey Library
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/bar Deschutes Brewery and Pub
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Portland Art Museum
    0.4 miles
  • Lan Su Chinese Garden
    0.5 miles
  • Portland Union Station
    0.5 miles
  • Portland State University
    0.7 miles
  • Moda Center
    1 miles
  • International Rose Test Garden
    1.1 miles
  • Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
    1.3 miles
  • Oregon Zoo
    1.7 miles
  • Portland Children's Museum
    2 miles
  • World Forestry Discovery Museum
    2 miles
Natural beauty
  • River Willamette River
    0.7 miles
  • River Columbia River Gorge
    30 miles
Closest airports
  • Portland International Airport
    6.4 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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2 restaurants on site

    Zeus Café

    Cuisine: American, Mediterranean, Pizza, Seafood, Steakhouse, Local, Asian, International, Latin American, Grill/BBQ

    Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour

    Ringlers Annex

    Cuisine: American, Pizza, Seafood, Local, Grill/BBQ

    Open for: Dinner, Cocktail hour

Facilities of McMenamins Crystal Hotel

Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Movie nights Off-site Additional charge
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Pub crawls Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries Off-site Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Billiards Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 4 per hour.
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Indoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Salt-water pool
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
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House rules McMenamins Crystal Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 hours

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 50 is required on arrival. That's about 40.68GBP. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 7 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express McMenamins Crystal Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of USD 50 is required on arrival. That's about 40.68GBP. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about McMenamins Crystal Hotel

  • The prices at McMenamins Crystal Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to McMenamins Crystal Hotel by:

    • Train 50min

  • McMenamins Crystal Hotel is 100 yards from the centre of Portland.

  • McMenamins Crystal Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Indoor pool
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Billiards
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights
    • Indoor pool (all year)
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/performance
    • Bike tours
    • Pub crawls
    • Walking tours
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Happy hour

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at McMenamins Crystal Hotel on this page.

  • McMenamins Crystal Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Zeus Café
    • Ringlers Annex

  • Room options at McMenamins Crystal Hotel include:

    • Double

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at McMenamins Crystal Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.