McMenamins Crystal Hotel vs Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Pearl District
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Crystal Hotel ranks marginally better than Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District. Crystal Hotel comes in at #24 in Portland with accolades from 4 reviewers such as Zagat, Oyster and Frommer's.
McMenamins Crystal Hotel
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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Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Pearl District
1150 NW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
From $103 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"Opened in spring 2014, this sleek, six-floor, all-suites hotel is the trendy Pearl District's first hotel."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District is an attractive hotel that opened in 2014 in the Pearl District near to Union Station."
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