Located in Portland (Northeast Portland), McMenamins Kennedy School is within a 10-minute drive of Portland Expo Center and Oregon Convention Center. .This hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Moda Center and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
What's nearby
Fernhill Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Alberta Street - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Alberta Rose Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Concordia University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Alberta Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Getting around
North Lombard Transit Center - 6 min drive
Portland Union Station - 19 min drive
Portland International Airport (PDX) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
McMenamins Kennedy School - 1 min walk
Autumn Coffee Roasting - 2 min walk
The Great North - 12 min walk
Jet Black Coffee Company - 8 min walk
Fat Kitty Ramen - 10 min walk
About this property
McMenamins Kennedy School
McMenamins Kennedy School offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub.
Make yourself at home in one of the 57 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
For lunch or dinner, stop by The Courtyard Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in local cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 5 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
The Courtyard Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Happy hour is offered.
The Boiler Room Bar - Onsite bar.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite self 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
In-room crib
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 elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Bathroom
Bathrobes
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday:
Outdoor pool
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets 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 at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
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 elevators
Property is also known as
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McMenamins Kennedy School Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 528 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 528 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Steven
Feb 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fun atmosphere, good food, comfortable and quiet room.
The Kennedy School is a fun environment, and my family and I enjoyed our room very much. It was fun to go to a movie just down the hall! The grounds and community garden behind the parking lot are beautiful.