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McMenamins Crystal Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with bars, steps from Powell's City of Books

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$257
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
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 heart of Portland, within steps of popular attractions like Powell's City of Books and McMenamins Crystal Ballroom. 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 20-minute walk of this Downtown Portland hotel include Portland State University and Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

What's nearby

  • Powell's City of Books - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • McMenamins Crystal Ballroom - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Portland State University - 14 min walk - 1.2 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cheryl's on 12th - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sizzle Pie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Scandals - ‬1 min walk

About this property

McMenamins Crystal Hotel

Hotel with bars, steps from Powell's City of Books
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 25 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at McMenamins Crystal Hotel on 8 Jul 2025 start from NZ$256.83, 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.

McMenamins Crystal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 339 out of 576 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 576 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 576 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 576 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 576 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sweaty

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank and Cassie

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

8/10 Good

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Teru

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The soaking pool is main attraction for me. The 1am closing time is great. I always try and stay here for the soak and the nice staff. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property in typical Mcmenamins style(that's good thing); will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

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

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Tammi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique hotel. Very fun and clean. For downtown Portland we felt very safe. Staff were great, food was yummy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024