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The Hotel Zags Portland

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Portland State University

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly

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515 Southwest Clay St, Portland, OR, 97201
  • Place, Portland State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Oregon Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Moda Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (City)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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LCD TV, iPod dock, pay movies

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Junior Room, 1 King Bed (City)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Garden)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite (Zags)

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (City)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (City, Roll-in Shower)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Portland

Heart of Portland.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Portland hotel, you'll find Portland State University and Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Portland Art Museum and Pioneer Place are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Portland State University - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oregon Health and Science University - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oregon Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Moda Center - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Oregon Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • SW Market & 5th Stop - 1 min walk
  • Portland Union Station - 12 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love Belizean - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Higgins Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Jerk - SW - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Schmizza Pub & Grub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Hotel Zags Portland

4-star boutique hotel near Portland State University
The Hotel Zags Portland offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and 5 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2740 square feet (255 square meters) and includes conference space. An arcade/game room, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly The Hotel Zags Portland. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Portland hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 174 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2740 sq ft of conference space
  • 255 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Hotel Zags Portland offers 174 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Portland hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • 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 not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 34.80 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 40 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 45.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 11:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

This property charges per-night fees for additional included amenities.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Reviews

The Hotel Zags Portland Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jensen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked this specific hotel because it was close to the Moda center and the price.. but the hidden fees took away any sort of value in this hotel. $40 for parking (per night!), and you can’t even maintain your EV charging? There’s only one out of five working EV chargers.. why even advertise that. And $30 for an amenity fee? What amenities are there? The poor excuse for the breakfast? Or the $8 waters in the room? Or the lack of an ice machine on each floor? Lack of a microwave in the room? Also, back on the breakfast, when we saw how poor the continental breakfast was, we decided we’d order off the menu since the prices seemed decent. Stood there like a clueless idiot for awhile before anyone even acknowledged us, and then got served a jimmy dean breakfast sandwich and a stale frozen burrito with mystery meat. This hotel has so much potential, it has an amazing location and a great atmosphere as you walk in, but it feels so shady and gross to be charged for the lacking amenities, and to pay that much for parking with one EV charger is absolutely ridiculous. Just avoid this one!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chitra

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Bath tub was not clean and the shower was not working well. Over priced for the breakfast and facilities and neatness of the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was all top notch. Parking was secure and so convenient. Expedia deal got me parking for 1/2 price. Nightly s’mores, free equipment rentals for any outdoor sport you could think of.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As part of your stay, you can rent a roku, bikes, skateboards, etc. Free of charge
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

marleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Rooms are small.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Comfortable but…

The room and bed were very comfortable our only issue was the cycling oh the AC which woke us up throughout the night. Not being used to this noise made it difficult for us to get a solid night’s sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was conveniently located and has a lot of different activities for guests. The room was a bit louder than anticipated. Had I realized how close/loud the max line was I would have packed ear plugs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelsey

Travelled with family
Great outdoor space. Disappointing continental breakfast. All disposable plates, utensils and cups.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

zsuzsanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was social and fun vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia, Houston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amenities were great. The ability to have access to bikes and other items was a plus. The hotel is not far from the waterway about 5 blocks and the train is about a block and a half away. The front desk staff was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the location! Easy to walk around. My husband and I used their rented bikes, we loved it. We just wish the free breakfast had more options, but it was good Our room was very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that this hotel was walking distance to Powell’s. I also thought it was really cool that they have gear to rent for free in the lobby, including bikes, Roku boxes for the TV, Polaroid cameras, and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

2/10 Terrible

Nash

Travelled with partner
Nice atmosphere. Lousy check-in service. Hot water in sink dribbled out on full. Only got a thanks for letting us know…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent two nights on a busy summer weekend in downtown Portland and we were very impressed not only the hotel but everywhere we walked how safe we felt despite the years reading about downtown Portland. Highly recommend the hotel it is fun and staying downtown. So much to do and we walked a lot of miles around the areas on both sides of the river and into the hills of the city and down to and back from the railroad station
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Xiaoying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and good patio
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been staying at Zags for over 6 years. We love the improvements that have been made and the convenience of bringing our Sunny along for her daily walks. There’s lots of LOVE at Zags! Feels like home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Easton

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Bed was very good and was able to make a cup of coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and they have lots of fun amenities like games, arcade video games, free paddle board, kayak, scooters and smore kits to make out in patio by fire. Absolutely loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025