KEX Portland

2.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Lunch and dinner served
Courtyard
Front of property – evening/night
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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100 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232
  • Oregon Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Moda Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Powell's City of Books
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom (Bunk in a 16 Bunk Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (Standard King Ensuite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite (Family Room Ensuite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (Standard Queen Ensuite)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ensuite (ADA King Room Ensuite)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom (Double Queen-Shared Bath)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom (Bunk in a 4 Bunk Room-Female Only)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Basic Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (Small Bunk Room with Shared Bath)

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom (Queen Shared Bath)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (Deluxe King Ensuite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom (Bunk in a 4 Bunk Room-Mixed)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (16 Bunk Room)

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 16
  • 1 Single Bed

Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (Small Bunk Room)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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About this property

KEX Portland

Hotel with a sauna, a quick walk to Oregon Convention Center
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a sauna and concierge services are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
KEX Portland offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and designer toiletries. Beds feature down duvets. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Portland hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness centre.

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 KEX Portland. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a gym are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Services include a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Oregon Convention Center and Tom McCall Waterfront Park
KEX Portland offers its guests a sauna and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

KEX Portland also features a library, concierge services, and express check-in.

This Portland hotel is smoke free.

Pacific Standard – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 12 per night)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pacific Standard

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.0 per cent will be charged
  • A 1 per cent tourism fee will be charged
  • Service fee: USD 12 per accommodation, per night

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 in-room wireless Internet: USD 12 per night (rates may vary)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

KEX Portland Hotel
KEX Portland Portland
KEX Portland Hotel Portland

KEX Portland Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 361 out of 471 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 471 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 471 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 471 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 471 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great sleep

Great mattress and pillows, we slept so much better than some other hotels/hostels. Also the room was clean and had refillable toiletries. It was the first opening of the rooftop bar, and we spent a little time up there, but there was no noise on the third floor! Quirky but cozy furnishings. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Read the fine print. You will share rooms with strangers. Some might be nudists
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, walkable to downtown and restaurants on east side. Clean, quite, unique vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, will return again. Friendly staff and great location fir public transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Synho

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Youngwon

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The decor of the property is so unique. It gave a very quaint and nolstagic vibe. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people at front desk were very nice and helpful. I loved the downstairs lobby/bar restaurant atmosphere as well. I utilized the workout room, and while it was functional I might try to dress it up a little bit. It might be nice to have some maps of Portland around too, so perhaps different neighborhoods can be circled/recommended?
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was in the large room with too many bunk beds for three nights. First night was rough with so many folks hacking, sneezing and coughing all night long. But most left by the second night, and had place to myself on night three. Front desk and cleaning folks were awesome, and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

NITIN

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sauna was nice
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, bed was comfortable, and conveniently located. I loved the bar downstairs, and the rooms came with water. I never had to wait for a bathroom and the bathrooms were super clean. Staff were amazing and I would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

rayce

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time in a hostel. People in thr rooms were respectful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhipray

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

10/10 Excellent

Xiangtiange

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Easy, hip and safe hotel

KEX is a great, central location and in a safe neighborhood. I was traveling solo for work and felt very comfortable. The hotel has a great restaurant/bar, sauna, and price options for all budget types. The hotel has a deal with Knot Springs, 1 block away, which I took advantage of.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tavis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful anytime I needed. Nice decor and comfortable accommodations, clean and safe inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the only place I stay when visiting Portland! The hotel is fantastic from rooms, the restaurant/bar downstairs, and I can’t rave enough about the fantastic staff!!!!! If you are planning a trip to Portland I highly recommend Kex for your stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! The room was very homey and comfortable, the atmosphere was very nice and welcoming. The front counter host, Mikey (not sure how to spell it) was very friendly and helpful and even gave us a complimentary upgrade to our room upon arrival!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is gorgeous. The rooms I will say are a bit small. BUT. The bathroom is pretty big. The beds were comfortable and clean. The restaurant downstairs was so good as well. Stay here for the vibe and the service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025