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Reviews of The Mark Spencer Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

409 Southwest 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205, United States of America

#14 of 136 hotels in Portland

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 2568 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free Wifi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    10
    Our stay at the Mark Spencer was the best part of our trip!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rain!

    The breakfast was just the right touch to start the day. Many choices and a friendly barista! I didn’t ask the name of the lad who checked us in but he was great. Friendly, efficient, attentive and had a great smile!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    9.0
    Nice, friendly hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit noisy, location seemed a bit "rough", couldn't leave window open and shut blinds at same time

    Good shower, big comfy bed, sizeable room, good sized closet, friendly and helpful staff, great location, good amenities

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    8.0
    We felt comfortable in the room and were within walking distance to many great food locations!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Master Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Couch was very creaky and flat, sometimes there was no one at the front counter, had to come down to desk and get extra towels because they were short staffed.

    Location, bed, style, tv’s, shower, bathrobes, in-room kitchen, under hotel garage, quiet

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    10
    Great location in a lovely updated historic building
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can't think of anything

    Super welcoming staff. I haven't encountered this level of hospitality in a while. Well preserved historic building with modern amenities. Walkable location, shopping, restaurants, MRT transport stops

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved it! Great location and friendly staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    10
    Great homely stay in prime location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I stayed here twice and loved it both times. Clean, comfortable, cosy and great location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    10
    Fantastic, great hotel, staff and service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    Staff was very helpful and friendly. Provided great advice. Every afternoon between 5p and 6p, they offered wine and cheese tasting. Rooms were fully equipped with kitchenette and e.g. coffee was provided on request. Also, Hotel is in a convenient location. To sum it up, fantastic.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    10
    MSH is redeeming Portland one stay at a time!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive Double Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    We did have to ask for another mattress topper for the pullout, no matter, front desk very accommodating. I noticed some static from the sheets but did not check on them, and promptly slept like a rock.

    What did I not like! MSH exceeded on all counts. Can find virtually no fault, rather MSH exceeded all expectations from room price and size, to the last garage pass, to wine tasting and cheese, to locals info on MAX transport, to affiliation with Cheryls, which was off the hook!! Not a mega, sterile hotel, this one has plenty of original charm back from 100 years. The executive room was HUGE for the 5 of us, really nice kitchenette area. Shower was about 9 feet long and 4 feet wide, it seemed. Coffee set up may be had from the front desk, but we brought our own, plus filter and creamer. I didn't try the water as we brought our own. The beds and towels were quite nice. We were thrilled to get the last spot in the garage, it is a bit squeazy, no large suvs need apply, but very glad to have it. Overflow/large vehicles can park in the hotel lot across the street, didn't ask the cost of that. There is also a paid garage/ lot catty corner, which looked pretty secure, did not check that price. The location/security is overall much better than expected. It is clean and transients were not apparent nearby. Much better than anticipated. The MAX rail is within 3 blocks to the line to the MODA center which worked out great both ways, 3 teens in tow. Noted some temp shelters and some campers along the way, no threat perceived. Especially in light of some PDX trepidations and challenges, SMH redeems the city one stay at a time. So impressed, I have made reservations for another stay!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location. Comfort.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    10
    What a joy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premiere Corner King with Kitchen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I did not like that I had to leave and go back home.

    I loved the staff, the location, the wine tasting the free coffee and tea, the kitchen in my room...that I used ....the robes the shower and the view. It was such a pleasant stay after a 3 month trip abroad.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great. No complaints

    Perfect location, room was clean and comfortable. Staff was kind and professional.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking is extra cost.

    Location is perfect. Very close to nieces apartments.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful respite during a storm.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Staff was amazingly helpful during a very stressful period. Our two dogs were very comfortable and we were so happy to have kitchen amenities.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wonderful stay and excellent location. I highly recommend this hotel.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    10
    Valueable price for Two Queen Beds with a living room area and kitchenette.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double Queen Suite
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly staff. Valueable price for Two Queen Beds with a living room area and kitchenette. Free 2024 award-winning coffee bean all day. Near the downtown. The room and bathroom were cleaned. The beds were comfortable. Paid parking lots.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2024

    10
    Great location, clean, very comfortable and classy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was walkable to all trams and city locations. The room was spotless and very comfortable with a touch of luxury. The parking in the basement is also cheaper than the city locations. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Complimentary coffee at reception was a nice touch.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    perfect location walkable to so many things, lovely historic building

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    8.0
    Great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mornings get a little loud from construction.

    The hotel was great. Staff was super friendly. the room/bed was very comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    10
    It was the perfect room and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premiere Corner King with Kitchen
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Large room with fully equipped kitchen, seating area and king bed. Great location close to the Pearl District and City Center. Helpful and friendly staff. Good value for money.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    10
    Can’t wait for my next stay.
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking is a bit pricey but it’s necessary.

    I love this property. It’s my preferred first choice every time I go to Portland. It never disappoints and the staff seems to genuinely like doing what they do which results in a rarely seen environment. Truly. And the price due to being a Genius level booking.com user doesn’t hurt.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking, but the location makes improvements impossible I guess

    Room was good, parking was a little tight.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel in the center of Portland
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only negative is the bedsheets felt cheep (they electrified and got stuck to the body).

    Good location, nice staff, pleasant room (spacious), good price/quality ratio. For New Year we got some complimentary swag and drinks, it was a nice touch! A lot of restaurants around, everything walking distance. We also were lucky to get a parking spot in the garage, so it made our stay completely worry free (note - parking is not free, it’s paid, it’s very clear in the hotel description!)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2024

    9.0
    Reliable accomodations in PDX!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is starting to show its age a bit, and could use sprucing up in a few parts. The bathroom didn't stay closed, just needs some TLC really.

    The proximity to food and entertainment, the friendly staff, and off-street parking.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    9.0
    We loved the charachter of the hotel and would stay here again. Not a chain hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premiere Corner King with Kitchen
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotels cafe wasn't open as it was a Sunday night and Monday morning. The people in the room next to ours were loud but at least they stopped making noise by 11pm. Everything looks a bit worn but it also has alot of charachter.

    Our room was spacious with a couch and a little kitchenette. We had lovely city views and were in walking distance to many cafes and a great bookstore. The bed was comfy and the shower was good. Nice to have a couch and the views. The price was great for what we got! To park your car you had to drive around the corner and go into a parking garage there. Once inside you could take an elevator into the hotel. Friendly and helpful staff!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Most elevators didn’t work during our stay.

    Nice location. Clean. Friendly staff. Private parking.

    Stayed in January 2024

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