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McMenamins Kennedy School

Property class: 3.5

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An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a fire feature.
A narrow, tiled pool with a decorative pattern, surrounded by lush greenery and a building in the background.
A bar with vintage decor, including antique equipment and a variety of bottles.
A restaurant with large windows, hanging lanterns, and wooden furniture.
A snow-covered Kennedy Elementary School with a covered outdoor seating area and a bicycle parked in front.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $231
$199 nightly
$231 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97211
  • Place, Fernhill Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Alberta Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Alberta Rose Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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A blackboard with "Welcome Guests!" written on it, a door with decorative panels, and a wall with a decorative sign above the door.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a door with a wooden frame.

Room, 1 King Bed (English Wing)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Portland

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
  • Wilshire Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tiny Giants Brewing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Javelina Indigenous Cuisine - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Just Bob - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Side Yard Farm and Kitchen - ‬20 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

More

  • 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

McMenamins Kennedy School Hotel Portland
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McMenamins Kennedy School Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 535 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel. The restaurant and the pubs were great. I wish we had more time to enjoy a movie in their theater. As a retired teacher, I also wish we had upgraded to spend the night in an original classroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fun atmosphere, good food, comfortable and quiet room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff,service, ambiance all were top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Coby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was so unique. We had a lovely dinner with friends, then enjoyed our lovely themed room. The coffee in the morning was fantastic! The check in and check out was easy and the staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed often and we love this property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The eclectic style of the hotel, the food and the great bars
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and hot coffee just down the hall was thoughtful. I don’t know if there are tubs in any of the rooms although I did enjoy the soaking tub. Highly recommend this quirky hotel and restaurants and bars. Don’t miss the activities in the theater.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiyuan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool and interesting decor!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean beautiful room, with a comfortable bed. No fridge, microwave or TV, so be warned. The Restaurant and bars were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This place is as dark as a cave so if you stay here bring a headlamp. If you like 'quaint' places, this is for you. If you like well lit places, where you don't have to guess what they may be hiding with dark carpet and holiday bulb lighting, stay somewhere else. Sure the bar and onsite restaurant are convenient but no coffee maker in room and room the size of a broom closet don't make up for that. I applaud repurposing old buildings but please make them a bit more up to date.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes - room lighting was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We always love the vibe and soaking pool at this location! Also,,, nice that you can roam around and eat and drink right on property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Maureen

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Soaking pool was dirty. Bandsids in pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geneice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean but small King room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place ... interesting and novel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just charming and lots to do
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Would go again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve been here many times but this was our first time staying here and we loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024