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McMenamins Crystal Hotel vs Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Crystal Hotel scores marginally better than Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront. Crystal Hotel is ranked #26 in Portland with approval from 4 sources including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Oyster.
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."
Full review
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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Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
DK Eyewitness
Fodor's
Star Service
Gayot
Not For Tourists
1401 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97201
From $127 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"This riverside high-rise features modern facilities and a soothing white-on-white decor. Renovated floor to ceiling in 2007, rooms are clean, plush, and comfortable."
Fodor's
"The large rooms at this 16-floor, corporate-focused Marriott are decorated in off-whites; the best ones face east, with a view of the Willamette River and the Cascade mountains."
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Star Service
"This no-nonsense hotel is a perennial favorite of groups and conventions, as much for its copious meeting facilities as its parklike location facing the river. "
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Gayot
"This high-rise classic is located right across the street from Tom McCall Waterfront Park, home to numerous summer events and great paths for morning runs."
Not For Tourists
"Tops with businessmen and visitors to July's Waterfront Blues Festival."
