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The Hotel Zags Portland

Property class: 4

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $151
$129 nightly
$151 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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515 Southwest Clay St, Portland, OR, 97201
  • Place, Portland State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Portland Art Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (City)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (City)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with a city view.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.

Junior Room, 1 King Bed (City)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a window with curtains.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Garden)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with a city view.

Suite (Zags)

  • City view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a book and a magazine.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, and a view of buildings through a window.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (City)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (City, Roll-in Shower)

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a clock, and a book.

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Portland

The Hotel Zags Portland is centrally located in Portland, a 3-minute walk from Portland State University and 6 minutes by foot from Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. .This boutique hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Portland Art Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pioneer Place.

What's nearby

  • Portland State University - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Keller Auditorium - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Portland Art Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pioneer Place - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • SW Market & 5th Stop - 1 min walk
  • Portland Union Station - 12 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ovation Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Jerk - SW - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Water Avenue Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Portland Exchange - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪In J Coffee - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Hotel Zags Portland

The Hotel Zags Portland offers 174 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 174 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at PLS on Sixth serving guests of The Hotel Zags Portland. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Portland? This hotel has 2734 square feet (254 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
PLS on Sixth - Onsite bistro. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 43 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • PLS on Sixth

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,734 square feet of conference space
  • 5 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45.00 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 35.10 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 43 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 45.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 11:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property charges per-night fees for additional included amenities.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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The Hotel Zags Portland Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 756 out of 1274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1274 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice stay -- clean rooms, fun amenities, and a helpful staff. This is our second stay and would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite hotel ever! I love the restaurant, the entire staff, and the great lending library they have. It was awesome to get to play at their arcade for free. Great place to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here multiple times - great place for a trip into Portland!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Great location..great price...tons of amenities...bar, restaurant, free pinball games and lots more!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much enjoyed our stay! Right downtown and easy to get around without a car :) The patio and arcade were fun :)
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area, convenient location, and nice hotel with bar and restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms were a bit small but it was easy to upgrade to a suite. Overall, good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, happy hour was great. Games and outdoor seating are fun amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location for a festival at the Riverfront Park. Staff were friendly and helpful. On-site restaurant had great pizza and decent drink location. Clean. Very good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel. It had so many things to offer. The front desk staff is one of the best. The kids loved the free arcade games and checking out the Nintendo Switch. We will recommend The Hotel Zags to people we know traveling to Portland.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near plenty of amenities. The hotel has a bunch of equipment that is free to use during your stay. The also offered a breakfast but I slept in and did not partake. Check out is noon which is always nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Staff was great loved them! Breakfast was kind of a let down though! Other than that everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room, very quiet, great location, friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, room was clean, bed was comfortable and alot of fun activities going on the weekend we stayed! Places to eat are walking distance. Parking was pricey but for the location I guess that's why its expensive. But overall great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I stayed here one night. Great place and I would definitely stay here again. It looks like they have a ton of stuff to do as a family or solo. Two thumbs up.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good customer service from people at front desk my whole 10 day trip
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It is a really fun atmosphere,staff was wonderful!Loved pinball machines.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly attentive staff, rooms were clean, plenty of on property activities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely refurbished hotel in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, and staff was very friendly and helpful! The hotel itself was so nice, and their game room was so cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Evening s'mores was fun, but breakfast was disappointment. Good location and good parking. Would come back again, definitely.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great outdoor space and game room. Fantastic for families or groups of people. Close to transit. Food nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love this hotel! Beautiful, clean property, full of fun games and activities and offered s’mores at their fire pits in the courtyard in the evenings. So fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026