McMenamins Kennedy School

3.5 star property

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An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a fire feature.
A hallway with wooden floors, large windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A building with the sign "Kennedy Elementary School" and a covered entrance with potted plants.
A bar with vintage decor, including antique equipment and a variety of bottles.
A restaurant with large windows, hanging lanterns, and wooden furniture.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$480
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July

Explore the area

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5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97211
  • Place, Fernhill Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Alberta Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Alberta Rose Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (English Wing)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Portland

At McMenamins Kennedy School, you'll be 6.2 km (3.9 mi) from Oregon Convention Center and 6.5 km (4 mi) from Moda Center. Highlights at this hotel include 5 bars/lounges, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, The Courtyard Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Boiler Room Bar is the hotel's own bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a hot tub and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Northeast Portland hotel include Portland Expo Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

What's nearby

  • Fernhill Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alberta Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Alberta Rose Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Alberta Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wilshire Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McMenamins Kennedy School - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Autumn Coffee Roasting - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Great North - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jet Black Coffee Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fat Kitty Ramen - ‬10 min walk

About this property

McMenamins Kennedy School

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 a safe and free newspapers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self 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

Restaurants on site

  • Cypress Room Bar
  • The Boiler Room Bar
  • The Courtyard Restaurant
  • The Detention Bar
  • The Honors Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on 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 cots (infant beds)!

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 all 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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at McMenamins Kennedy School?

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

How much does it cost to stay at McMenamins Kennedy School?

As of 2 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at McMenamins Kennedy School on 5 Jul 2026 start from NZ$480, 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.

Is parking available at McMenamins Kennedy School?

Yep, McMenamins Kennedy School has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does McMenamins Kennedy School serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at McMenamins Kennedy School?

No, McMenamins Kennedy School does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at McMenamins Kennedy School?

Yep, you can grab a meal at McMenamins Kennedy School's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at McMenamins Kennedy School?

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

McMenamins Kennedy School Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 528 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 528 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 528 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 528 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 528 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fun atmosphere, good food, comfortable and quiet room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff,service, ambiance all were top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed often and we love this property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The eclectic style of the hotel, the food and the great bars
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool and interesting decor!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiyuan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean beautiful room, with a comfortable bed. No fridge, microwave or TV, so be warned. The Restaurant and bars were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Soaking pool was dirty. Bandsids in pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes - room lighting was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We always love the vibe and soaking pool at this location! Also,,, nice that you can roam around and eat and drink right on property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Geneice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean but small King room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is such a great place to stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great restaurant inside as well as soaking pool
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! Charming place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness
Great atmosphere and stuff to do. The soak pool is great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here- the soaking bath and restaurant are great and the funky vibe is fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place ... interesting and novel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun little place with a lot to do
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness
This is truly a destination hotel. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just charming and lots to do
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve been here many times but this was our first time staying here and we loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Would go again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
everyone is nice and organized, but there is a significant mustiness of the rugs and hallways. My allergies might mean that is our last stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Kennedy School is a fun environment, and my family and I enjoyed our room very much. It was fun to go to a movie just down the hall! The grounds and community garden behind the parking lot are beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experiences all around! It is a must stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024