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The Hotel Zags Portland

4.0 star property

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A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, a dining table with chairs, and a wall with climbing plants.
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Lobby sitting area
A room with a bookshelf, two black chairs, and a small round table.
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $157
$134 nightly
$157 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

Explore the area

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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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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
  • Free WiFi

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LCD TV, pay movies

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
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Garden) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Garden)

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite (Zags)

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (City)

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

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

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

HOUSE Accessible WITH VIEWS

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free WiFi

HOUSE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Tom McCall Waterfront Park - 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

  • ‪Pizza Jerk - SW - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ovation Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Schmizza Pub & Grub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Love Belizean - ‬2 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 daily.

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 2740 square feet (255 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
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2,740 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
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 34.80 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. 685 out of 1148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1148 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, very quiet, great location, friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paola

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

10/10 Excellent

Renee

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasliy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, rooms clean, restaurant food just ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here everytime we visit my daughter in Portland always a pleasant stay. Clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Always stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jagen

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

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Zags is a very nice hotel. The staff is friendly, the hotel is close to services and they provide games for free.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice, great location, staff was very helpful and polite. I wish breakfast was better and onsite restaurant was under staffed and unable to accommodate us for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome amenities. Lots of games to play from free pinball to darts. Very friendly staff. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Halimah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great service, would definitely be back there whenever I’m back in Oregon. Was walkable to many places like the museum and some places we decided to have for dinner
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and family friendly staff! Breakfast could be better. Staffs were super accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff continent location nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, enjoyed complimentary smores on the patio, arcade and box games, pinball. Would love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The room was very nice and staff were very helpful. It’s right in the central of downtown Portland so it made travels very convenient. I liked that they had a garage parking lot, it made it feel more secured and safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place when it was the Modero. Love it more now. Great staff. Great location. Great room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with great amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, quick response by maintenance when our smoke detector beeped low battery.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice front desk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect. Strong recommends.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Car had issues and the staff helped as much as possible, great people. Nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very personable staff lots of amenities too bad missed the smores!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026