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McMenamins Elk Temple

Property class: 3.5

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A historic building with the name "McMenamins Elks Temple" on the facade.
A cozy bar area with wooden beams, a counter, and seating.
A white building with the name "McMenamins" on the facade, featuring a grand staircase and ornate windows.
A breakfast setting with a variety of dishes including eggs, toast, and a drink.
A hallway with a warm orange wall, black trim, and a large potted plant. There are framed pictures on the walls and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $182
$159 nightly
$182 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

Explore the area

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565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402
  • Place, Pantages Theater
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Glass
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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  • Sea view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Tacoma

With a stay at McMenamins Elk Temple in Tacoma (Downtown Tacoma), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tacoma Dome and Emerald Queen Casino. .This hotel is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Wild Waves Theme and Water Park and 15.9 mi (25.5 km) from Muckleshoot Casino.

What's nearby

  • Pantages Theater - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Foss Waterway Seaport - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Washington Tacoma - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Museum of Glass - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Theater District Station - 3 min walk
  • Union Station - 19 min walk
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Hob-Nob Restaurant & Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McMenamins Elks Temple - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Camp Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬10 min walk

About this property

McMenamins Elk Temple

McMenamins Elk Temple offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

This Tacoma hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).

Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
At McMenamins Elk Temple, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. 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 noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
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 noon.
McMenamins Elk Temple has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

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 noon on weekends; USD 12 to 16 for adults and USD 4 to 8 for children
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 1.0 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 16 for adults, and USD 4 to 8 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

McMenamins Elk Temple Hotel
McMenamins Elk Temple Tacoma
McMenamins Elk Temple Hotel Tacoma

McMenamins Elk Temple Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 397 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 397 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 397 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 397 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 397 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great, probably one of the better located hotels in Tacoma
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a fun place to visit. Clean rooms, great food, and lots of cool art
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, fantastic bars, great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a fun place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Page

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rich experience and the tiki bar was spectacular. Wonderful Winter getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Its Grand, Colorful and Comfortable! Great variety of food and drink each of the 5 restaurants and bars are fun, distinctive and creatively designed. A big Adventure all in one building!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar staff in the Public House was
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing…room was clean, cozy with whimsical decor. Bed was super comfy. Had an amazing breakfast in the lobby restaurant. Was in the perfect location to walk the glass bridge and visit the glass museum. Lemay car museum super close as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, room spotless, staff very courteous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The person at the front desk was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Amenities
Great place - will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Definitely would like to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Such a weird experience, but absolutely fantastic. For travellers in the Pacific Northwest get a passport and go to all of the McMennamin’s in the area! I wish San Francisco had one.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique eclectic environment. Great food and staff. Rooms basic, no counter in bathroom, no microwave or frig. Complimentary morning coffee in lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fun environment close to great food options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Great room, great staff. The place is fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super nice and accommodating, clean, good food
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need is provided. A clean room, many yummy places to eat and drink. Entertainment available and just exploring is entertainment in itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. Very quirky and fun to explore. Room was comfortable, best breakfast of our two week trip!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean

McMenamins Elk Temple in Tacoma is a one-of-a-kind location -- bursting with vibrant art throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and fun atmosphere with yummy drinks. Wish there was better parking options!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024