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McMenamins Crystal Hotel

McMenamins Crystal Hotel
McMenamins Crystal Hotel – Portland, OR
McMenamins Crystal Hotel – Portland, OR
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About McMenamins Crystal Hotel

McMenamins Crystal Hotel offers unique accommodations 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 1312 feet from the historic McMenamins Crystal Hotel, while Voodoo Doughnuts is 1640 feet from the property. Portland International Airport is 6.2 mi away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Concierge
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 694 reviews
  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Really nice stay! This place has a vibe. The soaking pool is really enjoyable. I almost didn't reserve due to not having a bathroom in the room, however it was completely reasonable using the shared bathroom space. The bathroom was spotless.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    What a great cool historic place! So rock n roll too! Amazing soaking pool in the basement!! Great location.....shared bathrooms but there's 4 on each floor so no problem!! I'll def come back!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Clean property, excellent staff. No private restroom or televisions in room. Otherwise great historic hotel.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The atmosphere was great! The downstairs bar and free comedy show were plenty fun; absolutely love the soaking pool. It's just

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The many options for food and entertainment were awesome. The soaking pool was also a cool spot!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Solo trip, perfect location walking distance to everything I wanted to do. Nice area, soaking pool was wonderful, as was Hal’s Cafe. I loved the dimly lit halls and quirky ambience. Definitely will stay again! Also can’t beat the price point.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    This place is a vibe! Fantastic location in old town, venues and shopping. Staff were wonderful.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    What a fantastic place to stay. Great food, fabulous brew and I love all the small bars and restaurants attached to this property. Great Portland experience.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Location, uniqueness and pool The smell in our room was mildewy and lack of ventilation

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    I didn't know we were supposed to eat breakfast while we were there. The champagne that I ordered was forgot. So when we finally got it, it was warm on ice.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The champagne that I ordered was forgot. So when we finally got it, it was warm on ice.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    I definitely enjoyed the pool it was so relaxing to soak in it. The design of it too was amazing. It was a nice quiet day and it was super clean

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    A quick Uber ride from Union Station, excellent downtown location. Eclectic design, great staff, relaxing hot pool, great cafe bar and basement bar. Very clean, comfortable bed. The cafe prices a bit high, especially an $18 glass of red wine.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Amazing historic experience

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    What a unique little gem of a hotel. It's in a building from 1911, so it's quirky, old, and squeaky, but has charm and is updated with a funky decor.. The room was small but clean and perfectly fine with a mix of funky and old fashioned. Downside was it just had sink and there were four shared bathrooms on each floor - but I guess that's how they did things 115 years ago. You have to decide if no bathroom is a deal breaker. Staff was nice and friendly. There's a restaurant/bar, a basement bar where they had a comedy show going on. There's even a basement swimming pool. Good location. Nice to experience something different.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    I loved the style and vibes of this hotel! I personally love staying in quirky funky places and this met the mark for me- but for guests who need more privacy or easy and accessible parking, I'd skip this pla. The location is great for exploring downtown Portland, two blocks from Powell's and close to so many shops!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Love the pool! Room was clean and comfortable.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    We grabbed a beverage from the bar and went to the spa right after check in and had it all to ourselves. Very comfortable and relaxing. Such a hidden gem! The restaurant had delicious dinner and breakfast options and the complimentary coffee was very nice. The elevator is slow, so we took the stairs!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

Frequently asked questions about McMenamins Crystal Hotel

Does McMenamins Crystal Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, McMenamins Crystal Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does McMenamins Crystal Hotel offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at McMenamins Crystal Hotel.
Does McMenamins Crystal Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
McMenamins Crystal Hotel does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Portland, see business hotels in Portland.
Does McMenamins Crystal Hotel have a fitness center?
McMenamins Crystal Hotel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is McMenamins Crystal Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
McMenamins Crystal Hotel is located at 303 S.W. 12th Ave., Portland, OR 97205. With a Walk Score of 100, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near McMenamins Crystal Hotel
  • Providence Park 0.4 mi
  • Portland Art Museum 0.5 mi
  • Mill Ends Park 0.7 mi
  • Portland State University 0.7 mi
  • Moda Center 1.0 mi
  • Oregon Convention Center 1.1 mi
  • Reed College 3.9 mi

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