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McMenamins Kennedy School

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Moda Center

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Hallway
Room, 1 King Bed (English Wing)
5 bars/lounges
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97211
  • Oregon Convention Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Moda Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Veterans Memorial Coliseum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (English Wing)

Room, 1 King Bed (English Wing)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly) | Interior entrance

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Portland

Northeast Portland stay.Your stay at this Northeast Portland hotel places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Oregon Convention Center and Moda Center. Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Portland Expo Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Oregon Convention Center - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Moda Center - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Portland State University - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Oregon Zoo - 14 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • North Lombard Transit Center - 6 min drive
  • Portland Union Station - 19 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alleyway Cafe & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Just Bob - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jet Black Coffee Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boiler Room - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Binks - ‬13 min walk

About this property

McMenamins Kennedy School

3.5-star hotel near Moda Center
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 5 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 4 meeting rooms available. A hot tub, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at McMenamins Kennedy School. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3.5-star Portland hotel is smoke free.

  • 57 guestrooms or units
  • 5 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
McMenamins Kennedy School offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 10 to 20 per person
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday:
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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McMenamins Kennedy School Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 473 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 473 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 473 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 473 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 473 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

joseph, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed how they remolded the old school and kept it charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

August

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arvin

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun little place with a lot to do
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sonya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Terence, San Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Unique hotel

What a lovely, funky little hotel. We only stayed for one night and I plan to return in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff go above and beyond here. This is my favorite hotel in Portland without a doubt.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

LINDA

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful reused building in true McMinamins style. Multiple bars. Restaurant and outdoor seating for pet owners when warmer. I would have given a full 5 stars except the pet friendly room fronted the noisy street. And room service was fast but the hamburger and fries were luke warm.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER, Grants Pass

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara B

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, food and drinks. A lot of history with building
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great unique place! No TVs so you can unplug and enjoy what they have to offer on-site. Id definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mitsuko

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

LAURA

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s a fun spot for dinner and a soak but the hotel is over priced
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Aimee

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Bend

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just charming and lots to do
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024