McMenamins Kennedy School

3.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Outdoor spa tub
5 bars/lounges
Hallway
Interior detail

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97211
  • Alberta Arts District
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Oregon Convention Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Moda Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (English Wing)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

McMenamins Kennedy School

3.5-star hotel in Northeast Portland
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, 5 bars/lounges, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.
McMenamins Kennedy School offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 5 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. 4 meeting rooms are available. This Portland hotel also offers a hot tub, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests can use the health club at a partner property.

McMenamins Kennedy School is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
The Courtyard Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Happy hour is offered.
The Boiler Room Bar - Onsite bar.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 crib

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday:
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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McMenamins Kennedy School Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 458 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Aimee

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Bend

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just charming and lots to do
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

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

10/10 Excellent

David, Orange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hard to describe, but it's artwork itself.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quirky and unique place. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy having options for restaurants that are open later, as well as easy and safe well lit parking that is close to drive to just about everything I need. Nice to have the extra amenities like the soaking pool. Cool place with lots of personality and history. Always friendly staff! Amazing art everywhere!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dayllen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry, Grants Pass

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful salt pool and gardens. Boiler room bar. Close to Alberta rose theater. :) Lyle Hehn artwork! Stage coach and tavern days.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Rainier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a real destination. And the staff are fantastic. Front desk to gift shop, and in each of the five bars on site!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

leone

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kennedy School Hotel is a work of art. It is chock a block full of interesting things to see and do. The staff are super friendly and accommodating. On the down side, our king bed was a tad less comfortable than some other places we recently stayed at, but certainly not bad enough to affect our sleep too much. We would go stay again especially if rates drop somewhat.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Luis

Business traveler
Disliked: Room comfort
Not what the pictures portray
It wasn’t what u expected. No a/c in the room just a fan. Several of the bars were closed. The ones opened wasn’t what I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is unique and fun. I'm glad they preserved Kennedy School! I love the cocktails at McMenamins, and the food was good. Only complaint was noisy neighbors on our hallway, but we could see after the second night that a sign was put up to keep partiers out of the hallway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience, pool was delightful and the perfect temperature even though it was raining. Wander the halls for the art and grounds are well cared for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nickey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024