At McMenamins Elk Temple you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Pantages Theater and Broadway Center for the Performing Arts. Highlights at this hotel include 5 bars/lounges and a restaurant. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and noon. 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 3.5-property class Downtown Tacoma hotel include Tacoma Dome and Emerald Queen Casino.
What's nearby
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Museum of Glass - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Tacoma Dome - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Emerald Queen Casino - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
Getting around
Theater District Station - 3 min walk
Union Station - 20 min walk
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
McMenamins Elks Temple - 1 min walk
Rock The Dock Pub & Grill - 13 min walk
The Forum - 5 min walk
The Matador - 4 min walk
McMenamins Elks Temple Main Pub - 1 min walk
About this property
McMenamins Elk Temple
Hotel in Tacoma with bars/lounges and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 5 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. McMenamins Elk Temple also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and a front desk safe.
This 3.5-star Tacoma hotel is smoke free.
44 guestrooms or units
5 bars or lounges
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee in lobby
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front desk safe
Tour and ticket information
ATM
Lift
No smoking on site
Dining venue
McMenamins Elk Temple offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and an iron/ironing board. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.
This Tacoma hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 12 to 16 for adults and USD 4 to 8 for children
5 bars/lounges
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
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Air conditioning
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: USD 30 per pet, per day
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Deposit: USD 1.0 per stay
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.
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 16 for adults and USD 4 to 8 for children
Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
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
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted.
Property is also known as
McMenamins Elk Temple Hotel
McMenamins Elk Temple Tacoma
McMenamins Elk Temple Hotel Tacoma
Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at McMenamins Elk Temple?
McMenamins Elk Temple offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at McMenamins Elk Temple?
As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at McMenamins Elk Temple on 16 Nov 2025 start from NZ$299.27, 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.
Are there any beaches close to McMenamins Elk Temple?
The closest beach to McMenamins Elk Temple is Caledonia Beach (5.7 km).
Does McMenamins Elk Temple serve breakfast?
Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to noon.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at McMenamins Elk Temple?
No, McMenamins Elk Temple does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Is there a bar or restaurant at McMenamins Elk Temple?
Yep, you can grab a meal at McMenamins Elk Temple's onsite restaurant.
What time are check-in & check-out at McMenamins Elk Temple?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at McMenamins Elk Temple?
Furry friends are welcome at McMenamins Elk Temple, with food and water bowls on offer.
Reviews
McMenamins Elk Temple Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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We loved the Tiki bar in the basement. There’s lots and lots of stairs. No place to park. We parked in a lot below the hotel. Climbed lots of stairs to get to the hotel. It has beautiful decorations. Great food. Getting to your hotel room requires stairs. The hallways seem claustrophobic. If climbing stairs and enclosed spaces don’t bother you it’s a fun hotel. There was a secret bar on our floor. Opened the door it was a narrow room full of people with no windows. It would be really fun there to go there for Halloween. If narrow spaces with no windows bother you then this place is probably not it. Maybe go there for the good food and leave.
We only stayed one night because we were in town for a concert, so we didn’t utilize all the amenities this place has to offer. The food at the ground floor bar/restaurant was good but service was slow - friendly staff though.
I would return to stay if I ever visit Tacoma again and would like to check out all the bars!
Anne-Gigi
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Jennifer
Travelled with group
3 Aug 2025
Liked: Amenities
The old history..and all the fun bars!!...but the rooms are way too small
What an amazing place! You can walk around and just look at things for hours! Great service, lots of different kinds of food options and amazing drinks! Very very cool place!!!
We had a great overnight stay. Just one night while I picked my truck up from the port. My wife met me there and since she was not on the reservation they would not let her check in without me. I was on a plane and unavailable so she had to wait for me. Little hands maid tale if you ask me. When I did get there the nice gentleman who checked me in had upgraded us to a balcony room and we had a great stay. Not our first mcminimums property stay and we had great food and drinks. Staff was great and room was fun. Comfy bed. I would highly recommend this property.
We enjoyed our stay loved exploring the different locations within McMenamins! Bright colorful amazing art to explore! Cutest little gift shop! Friendly staff! Close to some really cute shops! Just exploring the different floors and finding the hidden bar was an experience in itself! We will definitely be back!
They have no parking and we had to park on the street and our car was broken into and our cruise-luggage was stolen. We had to cancel our cruise and have the car repaired.
The main reason that we did not bring in our cruise-luggage was that we were on a floor that did not have an elevator and we had to haul our overnight stuff up and down stairs.
NEVER STAY HERE.
Each room and floor was unique. The fireplace area is a vibe. The bars on each floor are just amazing and the staff and security goes out of their way to make sure you're comfortable. The elevator was out when we checked in and was repaired by the following morning. You really need to stay and try a package or stay when there is a show. And wander in your bathrobe. That's my favorite part!
The area around it is ok. The stair gates are a real pain for dragging suitcases up and down. Room was small but comfortable. Building interior and exterior are lovely. Super nice to sit outside the Spanish bar. Nice to have food on site. Parking is a pain from 3-6.