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McMenamins Crystal Hotel vs Hostelling International - Northwest Portland Hostel
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Crystal Hotel ranks slightly better than Hostelling International - Northwest Portland Hostel. Crystal Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 76 with endorsements from 4 sources such as Oyster, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
McMenamins Crystal Hotel
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Oyster
Zagat
Frommer's
303 SW 12th Ave., Portland, OR
From $85 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Room furnishings that blend Grateful Dead–inspired psychedelia with the interior of a Victorian boudoir can only mean one thing."
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Frommer's
"Like the Ace , the Crystal epitomizes a certain Portland aesthetic that is basic, down-to-earth, and inexpensive."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 51 small, song-themed rooms at the upper-middle-range Crystal Hotel in downtown Portland embody the quirkiness that defines this city."
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Zagat
"Quirky hotel with dining & a bar."
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Frommer's
"Rooms named after famous musicians who have hit the stage at the Ballroom...staying here gives you same-night access to otherwise sold-out shows. Al's Den in the basement hosts more live music"
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Hostelling International - Northwest Portland Hostel
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
425 NW 18th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
From $43 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide
"Located in a nineteenth-century home in Northwest Portland. Contains espresso bar, free wi-fi, kitchen and fireplace. Dorms $25–28, private rooms."
Lonely Planet
"Perfectly located... Dorms are spacious and private rooms can be as nice as in hotels, though all share outside bathrooms."
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Frommer's
"This Hostel International (HI) complex consists of five adjacent properties—the newest one opened in 2017—clustered around an outdoor courtyard-lounge area that’s great for late-night hanging out."
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