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McMenamins Kennedy School

3.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
5 bars/lounges
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly) | Interior entrance

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (English Wing) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

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 this property

McMenamins Kennedy School

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 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).

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub.
During your stay at McMenamins Kennedy School, you're just a quick walk from Alberta Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 5 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at The Courtyard Restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and 4 meeting rooms
  • 8 minutes by car from Portland Expo Center and 9 minutes from Oregon Convention Center
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The Courtyard Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered.
The Boiler Room Bar – On-site bar.
Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

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
  • Smoke-free property

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 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 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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • 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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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

Verified

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

Olivia

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

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
Verified

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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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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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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed how they remolded the old school and kept it charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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