McMenamins Crystal HotelvsThe Society Hotel
Both Crystal Hotel and The Society Hotel are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Society Hotel scores slightly higher than Crystal Hotel. The Society Hotel ranks #19 in Portland with positive reviews from 4 reviews like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and goop.
McMenamins Crystal Hotel
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Oyster
Zagat Frommer's
Fodor's
303 SW 12th Ave., Portland, OR
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "Room furnishings that blend Grateful Dead–inspired psychedelia with the interior of a Victorian boudoir can only mean one thing." Full review
Frommer's "Like the Ace , the Crystal epitomizes a certain Portland aesthetic that is basic, down-to-earth, and inexpensive." Full review
OysterUpper-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 "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" Full review
Fodor's "Travelers who appreciate good music and good beer—especially together—love this West End branch of the McMenamin brothers' unorthodox empire, which is home to three bars and a restaurant..." Full review
The Society Hotel Lonely Planet
goop Fodor's
Afar Magazine Frommer's
Michelin Guide Fodor's
Tablet
203 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97209
From $78/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Business Center
- Air Conditioning
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Options include dorms as well as private rooms. There's a lively bar and rooftop deck. Some corner rooms have huge windows designed to catch sunlight." Full review
goop "Located in Portland’s hip Old Town, this hotel-hostel hybrid exemplifies historic preservation at its best." Full review
Fodor's "Bargain hunters should consider one of the cozy bunk beds that run about $50 nightly and include attractive common space with a kitchenette." Full review
Afar Magazine "Guest rooms, with their exposed brick walls and framed vintage newspaper clippings, range from bunk rooms to suites...guests can mingle with fellow travelers and locals at the Society Café." Full review
Frommer's "This is the best hotel deal in Portland and a place where you can enjoy a memorable stay in the heart of the city for a fraction of what you’d pay at a fancier hotel a few blocks away" Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"A 19th-century sailors’ hostel in Portland’s Chinatown finds new life as a low-frills, high-style boutique hotel, one that’s meant to fill a gap at the low-budget end of the market. Some..." Full review
Fodor's "This quirky, bargain-priced boutique hotel with simple, stylish, and affordable rooms and a gorgeous roof deck is just steps from Old Town nightlife and Lan Su Chinese Garden, and..." Full review
Tablet "A 19th-century sailors’ hostel in Portland’s Chinatown finds new life as a low-frills, high-style boutique hotel, one that’s meant to fill a gap at the low-budget end of the market. Some..." Full review
