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McMenamins Kennedy School vs Mark Spencer Hotel

Mark Spencer Hotel and McMenamins Kennedy School are both praised by writers. Overall, McMenamins Kennedy School scores slightly higher than Mark Spencer Hotel. McMenamins Kennedy School comes in at #12 in Portland with positive reviews from 10 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Afar Magazine.

McMenamins Kennedy School
McMenamins Kennedy School
8 / 10
5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97211
From $99 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This former elementary school is now home to a hotel... restaurant with great garden courtyard, several bars, a microbrewery and movie theater." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"if you want to get any sleep at all, be sure to ask for a room overlooking the “quiet courtyard.”" Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Whimsically decorated and furnished with antiques, classrooms-turned-guestrooms still have their chalkboards and clocks, but now they also have private bathrooms."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Unique rooms in a refurbished 1915 schoolhouse with chalkboards and cloakrooms, plus modern appointments."
Fodor's Fodor's
"In a renovated elementary school in northeast Portland, this may well be one of the most unusual (and awesome) hotels you'll ever encounter." Full review
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Mark Spencer Hotel
Mark Spencer Hotel
8 / 10
409 SW 11th Ave., Portland, OR 97205
From $95 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This family-owned hotel, centrally located near Powell's Books, is one of the best values in town and the rooms, which all have full kitchenettes, are clean and comfortable." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"The perks keep coming here, with comps including breakfast, wireless Internet, afternoon tea and evening happy hour with wine and snacks." Full review
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Be sure to request a new room, as a few oldies are still in the mix.
Gayot Gayot
"It is a favorite for locals who need to ditch the in-laws, escape a remodel or separate from a spouse."
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Historical charm, boutique design, and prime location are blended with Portland spirit at this three-pearl hotel downtown." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This is a good hotel for extended stays—and for families, as the suites have nice little working kitchens...the staff here is pleasant and professional, and the location is central to downtown" Full review
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