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McMenamins Kennedy School

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel with bars/lounges and 24-hour front desk

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Hallway
Outdoor spa tub
5 bars/lounges
5 bars/lounges

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$357
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (English Wing)

Room, 1 King Bed (English Wing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly) | Interior entrance

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Desk
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97211

What's nearby

  • Alberta Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oregon Convention Center - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Moda Center - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Oregon Zoo - 14 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • North Lombard Transit Center - 6 min drive
  • Portland Union Station - 19 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alleyway Cafe & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Just Bob - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jet Black Coffee Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boiler Room - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Binks - ‬13 min walk

About this property

McMenamins Kennedy School

Hotel near Portland Expo Center
Located close to Moda Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum, McMenamins Kennedy School provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and 5 bars. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, The Courtyard Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All 57 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Free infant beds and phones

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 10 to 20 per person
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cypress Room Bar
  • The Boiler Room Bar
  • The Courtyard Restaurant
  • The Detention Bar
  • The Honors Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday:
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is McMenamins Kennedy School pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at McMenamins Kennedy School?

As of 3 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at McMenamins Kennedy School on 4 Aug 2025 start from AU$356.62, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at McMenamins Kennedy School?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at McMenamins Kennedy School?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at McMenamins Kennedy School?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is McMenamins Kennedy School located?

Located in Northeast Portland, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Oregon Convention Center, Moda Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Portland Expo Center and University of Portland are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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McMenamins Kennedy School Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 483 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 483 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 483 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 483 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 483 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness
Great atmosphere and stuff to do. The soak pool is great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the first time I've stayed, but I have visited the Kennedy School several times before. I love how much there is to do just on the campus. The food is tasty, the room was comfortable, and I loved the soak pool. I also appreciate that the property is in a neighborhood of Portland that I love. Overall, I had a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness
This is truly a destination hotel. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first experience at a McMenamins hotel. What a special property! All the different bars/restaurants are so adorable. The soaking pool was delightful. Will look for others in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! Charming place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun little place with a lot to do
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and unique

Cool hotel, very unique. The bars were great and the rooms were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great restaurant inside as well as soaking pool
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique hotel

What a lovely, funky little hotel. We only stayed for one night and I plan to return in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great unique place! No TVs so you can unplug and enjoy what they have to offer on-site. Id definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, food and drinks. A lot of history with building
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff go above and beyond here. This is my favorite hotel in Portland without a doubt.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

LAURA

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s a fun spot for dinner and a soak but the hotel is over priced
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is such a great place to stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experiences all around! It is a must stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quirky and unique place. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the tasteful charm of the decor within the historic building and ate multiple times at the Courtyard Restaurant which was outstanding for all mealss
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a real destination. And the staff are fantastic. Front desk to gift shop, and in each of the five bars on site!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here- the soaking bath and restaurant are great and the funky vibe is fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful reused building in true McMinamins style. Multiple bars. Restaurant and outdoor seating for pet owners when warmer. I would have given a full 5 stars except the pet friendly room fronted the noisy street. And room service was fast but the hamburger and fries were luke warm.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Would go again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and a very unique property Love the devote and history of the building
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time here. Bar options great and staff were all excellent. Room was spacious, room service great. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience, pool was delightful and the perfect temperature even though it was raining. Wander the halls for the art and grounds are well cared for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024