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McMenamins Crystal Hotel

2.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Spa
Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed (King Suite,  Private Bathroom) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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303 S.W. 12th Ave., Portland, OR, 97205
  • Place, Powell's City of Books
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tom McCall Waterfront Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

McMenamins Crystal Hotel

This hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant and 3 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a poolside bar, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at McMenamins Crystal Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Powell's City of Books. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 bars and an indoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • The restaurant, poolside bar and 3 bars/lounges offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Steps from Powell's City of Books and 9 minutes on foot from Providence Park
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Zeus Cafe – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Ringlers Pub – On-site pub. Open daily.

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

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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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McMenamins Crystal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 646 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 646 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 646 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 646 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 646 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and bathrooms, everyone was super nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here. Amenable staff, great rooms, clean bathrooms, incredible salt-water hot tub (that's very large), and just an all-around awesome hotel. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a please staying here. Easy online check in. Clean rooms and we love the themes of the rooms. Shared bathrooms are clean and easy to use. The hot pool is amazing. Food is great and walking distance to so many other options too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cochise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was very clean and well appointed, but simple. Location is good, near bars, restaurants, and shops.... Also the Crystal Ballroom! Even so, our room was quiet. Soaking pool was lovely and very clean! Great urban getaway
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and charming historic hotel in downtown Portland
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was amazingly beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Severiana

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay, food options great, staff polite and friendly, soaking pool amazing, and overall a great view of Portland!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate

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

Romantic getaway, not family vacation

Breakfast not included, restaurant attached was slightly overpriced for the quality, not the quantity of food. Rooms and shared bath super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Amenities
Classic styling to the hotel and rooms. Cool layout in bar area and can’t be in a better spot for things to do!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Amenities
great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lilly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome sauce
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room, clean, fun de or and so close to powells
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always great and it's always bittersweet when I have to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very cozy, has a lot of character, great staff and the soaking tub is always amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shingo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JANET

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

Great place to stay in Portland!

Great location, super helpful staff, cute rooms - great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022