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McMenamins Crystal Hotel

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Moda Center in Portland

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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303 S.W. 12th Ave., Portland, OR, 97205
  • Place, Powell's City of Books
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pioneer Courthouse Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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A bed with a headboard featuring a mural of a woman playing a piano. There are three decorative pillows and two lamps on either side of the bed.

Shared Bathroom, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Portland

Heart of Portland.Your stay at this Downtown Portland hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Moda Center and Oregon Convention Center. Powell's City of Books and McMenamins Crystal Ballroom are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Powell's City of Books - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • McMenamins Crystal Ballroom - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pioneer Courthouse Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Roseland Theater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • NW 11th & Couch Stop - 2 min walk
  • Portland Union Station - 14 min walk
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Screen Door Pearl District - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cheryl's on 12th - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sizzle Pie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Courier Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jake's Famous Crawfish - ‬1 min walk

About this property

McMenamins Crystal Hotel

Hotel near Moda Center in Portland
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. An indoor pool, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at McMenamins Crystal Hotel. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Portland hotel.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
McMenamins Crystal Hotel offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. This Portland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 8.50 to 26.50 for adults and USD 8.50 to 11.50 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 8.50 to 26.50 for adults, and USD 8.50 to 11.50 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 12:30 AM.
  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is McMenamins Crystal Hotel to the airport?

McMenamins Crystal Hotel is 8.9 mi (16-min drive) away from the Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does McMenamins Crystal Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at McMenamins Crystal Hotel.

Does McMenamins Crystal Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at McMenamins Crystal Hotel, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 8.50 and 26.50 for adults, USD 8.50 and 11.50 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at McMenamins Crystal Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at McMenamins Crystal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

Is there free parking at McMenamins Crystal Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does McMenamins Crystal Hotel have a pool?

McMenamins Crystal Hotel features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 12:30 AM.

Does McMenamins Crystal Hotel have a restaurant?

McMenamins Crystal Hotel is home to Zeus Cafe, which features happy hour.

Does McMenamins Crystal Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is McMenamins Crystal Hotel to downtown Portland?

McMenamins Crystal Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Portland.

McMenamins Crystal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 694 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 694 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 694 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 694 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 694 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fun and quirky place to stay near great restaurants, bars and Powell’s Bookstore. The large, hot soaking tub is amazing. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The best!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. So fun to be in downtown Portland. I’ll be back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never leave reviews but this whole experience was so incredible its worth it! Nothing like ive ever experienced before. People were great, the pool was amazing and the staff were so catering! Loved all of it! Made me want to go back to Portland!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and bathrooms, everyone was super nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
unique and historical hotel, we loved our stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here. Amenable staff, great rooms, clean bathrooms, incredible salt-water hot tub (that's very large), and just an all-around awesome hotel. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is awesome!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice soaking pool and breakfast was great parking was safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, the check in process was easy and the amenities were top-notch. Location was in a very walkable area near many attractions, I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and charming historic hotel in downtown Portland
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Portland!

Great location, super helpful staff, cute rooms - great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was amazingly beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay, food options great, staff polite and friendly, soaking pool amazing, and overall a great view of Portland!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfectly quirky hotel in a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very cozy, has a lot of character, great staff and the soaking tub is always amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice and quiet stay the room was comfortable and clean and the restaurant was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay, great speakeasy in the basement and beautiful wading pool.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Such a fun and unique stay! Perfect spot to walk around the pearl district
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a please staying here. Easy online check in. Clean rooms and we love the themes of the rooms. Shared bathrooms are clean and easy to use. The hot pool is amazing. Food is great and walking distance to so many other options too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks.glad we had the chance to stay in such a unique and beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024