McMenamins Crystal Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with bars, near Moda Center

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Front of property – evening/night
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$240
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Explore the area

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303 S.W. 12th Ave., Portland, OR, 97205
  • Powell's City of Books
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Moda Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Oregon Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathrobes
Champagne service
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Portland

McMenamins Crystal Hotel puts you in the centre of Portland, 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Moda Center and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Oregon Convention Center. Highlights at this hotel include 3 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Zeus Cafe, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ringlers Pub is the hotel's own pub. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Downtown Portland hotel include Portland State University and Oregon Health and Science University.

What's nearby

  • Powell's City of Books - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • McMenamins Crystal Ballroom - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Providence Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Moda Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Oregon Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crystal Ballroom - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cheryl's on 12th - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sizzle Pie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stumptown Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min walk

About this property

McMenamins Crystal Hotel

Hotel with bars, near Moda Center
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 a safe and complimentary 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

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Ringlers Pub
  • Zeus Cafe

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 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 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 12:30 AM
  • Up to 2 children aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at McMenamins Crystal Hotel?

McMenamins Crystal Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at McMenamins Crystal Hotel?

As of 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at McMenamins Crystal Hotel on 21 Sept 2025 start from NZ$240.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does McMenamins Crystal Hotel have a pool?

McMenamins Crystal Hotel has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 12:30 AM.

Does McMenamins Crystal Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at McMenamins Crystal Hotel?

No, McMenamins Crystal Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at McMenamins Crystal Hotel?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at McMenamins Crystal Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at McMenamins Crystal Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at McMenamins Crystal Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Reviews

McMenamins Crystal Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 611 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 611 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 611 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 611 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 611 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MacKenzie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a quirky spot. I’ve always wanted to stay here, finally did and was not disappointed! Everything you need under one roof. The shared bathroom isn’t bad. Not ideal but for a night or two it’s easy! I never ran into anyone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

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

10/10 Excellent

Severiana

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Marvina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The night shift girl was very friendly and helpful. The long hot tub was warm and clean. Our room was decorated very cute. It was nice to have a sink in the room. The shared bathrooms were close and clean. We had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

aaron, University place

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Crystal Hotel is am amazing property. Will be staying again. Has restaurants and restaurants close. Providence Park was only a 10 min walk. There is parking near by, but read the reviews for parking. Overall a great experience..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique property right in the heart of Portland. Easy to walk neighborhood with lots of great dining options
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

8/10 Good

Teresita

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mystery Train Room

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’m not happy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

My thoughts.

It was a good stay! Fascinated by the hotel's history, and appreciated the staff's willing to be of assistance. Was not exactly expecting for the bathroom to be shared, I may have glossed over that fact. Wished there was some kind of mini fridge in the room for any leftover foods to avoid any chance of food going bad otherwise anything I had to eat will be just tossed out. Noise in environment around rooms were ok, you could hear footsteps from other visitors, but it isn't as bad as you think! Would stay here again although, and try out more things to do in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot water soaking pool was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Katja

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pool is fabulous. The shared bathrooms is also no issue. The room we had "wrecking ball" smelled awful. Even with window open did not help. Sheets short and old. No space to put down anything. Hotel had crazy chrges added on and did not honor our Expedia rate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I so appreciated all the staff. Everyone was more than happy to help and accommodate us. Great people and great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

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

8/10 Good

Kayla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at a place with shared bathrooms & I was pleasantly surprised. Crystal Hotel keeps the bathrooms very clean and I did not have trouble finding an available bathroom when I needed one. Pros: Clean, friendly staff, soaking tub, convenient food, location is perfect if you're attending a Crystal Ballroom event or want to walk around and shop, in room air/temp controls. Cons: Rooms are quite dark and small (stayed in a Queen). I'm thankful I read that in review and brought my own light! Shared bathrooms may not be everyone's cup of tea. Parking was less than ideal - it's only a couple of city blocks away, but it's inconvenient not to be able to access your car easily if you forget something. Also, walking around downtown with heavy luggage trying to find the hotel in the pouring rain is not a fun experience. I think they have parking out front you can drop your stuff at before going to park, but they were blocked or full when I arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a favorite spot to see concerts and stay. Its downtown Portland, but it’s really honestly the best option if you’re walking and don't need to go far. Our first choice when seeing concerts at Crystal Ballroom. Also food in the restaurant is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

chelsea

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

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historic building has fantastic vibes and was within easy walking distance to our music venue and Powell’s - definitely will consider this place again when needing to stay in Portland. (Rooms are small, but that’s a perk imo!)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

S.b.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, soaking pool is very relaxing and the staff is always pleasant. Free coffee is excellent. I always have a great time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siôn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and quirky building with lots of character. Tons of restaurants and breweries within walking distance which is a big plus!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025