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McMenamins Crystal Hotel vs Heathman Hotel

The Heathman Hotel and Crystal Hotel are both rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, The Heathman Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Crystal Hotel. The Heathman Hotel comes in at #4 in Portland with positive reviews from 14 sources including Forbes Travel Guide, The Telegraph and Not For Tourists.

McMenamins Crystal Hotel
McMenamins Crystal Hotel
7 / 10
303 SW 12th Ave., Portland, OR
From $85 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Concierge
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Room furnishings that blend Grateful Dead–inspired psychedelia with the interior of a Victorian boudoir can only mean one thing." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Like the Ace , the Crystal epitomizes a certain Portland aesthetic that is basic, down-to-earth, and inexpensive." Full review
Oyster 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." Full review
Zagat Zagat
"Quirky hotel with dining & a bar." Full review
Frommer's 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" Full review
Heathman Hotel
Heathman Hotel
8 / 10
1001 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
From $127 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Offers guests all the modern amenities that you'd expect of a luxury hotel... has a long-standing affiliation with the arts and boasts an impressive collection of its own."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"A Portland institution, the Heathman has top-notch services and one of the best restaurants in the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Classically styled Italianate property attached to the Concert Hall, with Art Deco interiors and one of the city's best restaurants." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"With its Old World charm and proximity to Portland’s cultural district, this handsome 1927 institution is a magnet for visiting musicians and writers."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This lovely Neoclassical building, with an elegant, teak-panelled interior and much marble and brass, has splendid rooms and suites."
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