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McMenamins Crystal Hotel vs Viking Motel
Crystal Hotel and Viking Motel are both rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Crystal Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Viking Motel. Crystal Hotel comes in at 72 with recommendations from 3 reviewers including oyster.com, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
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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Viking Motel
Fodor's
6701 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR 97217
From $0 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
Fodor's
"Today, this eco-friendly property is arguably Portland's best bargain lodging, catering to savvy visitors who take the nearby MAX to downtown Portland."
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