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KEX Portland

2.0 star property
Hotel with a sauna, a quick walk to Oregon Convention Center

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Experience a sophisticated atmosphere with comfortable seating and a beautiful display of potted plants.
Guests can dine or socialize in this traditional communal space with tables and benches.
Experience the urban charm of this commercial space with large windows and a brick facade.
Relax in a serene space with a comfortable sofa, potted plants, and large windows offering views of the outside.
Enjoy a meal in our restaurant with a variety of seating options and large windows offering views of the outside.

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom (Bunk in a 16 Bunk Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 52.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (Standard King Ensuite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite (Family Room Ensuite) | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite (Family Room Ensuite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (Standard Queen Ensuite) | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (Standard Queen Ensuite)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ensuite (ADA King Room Ensuite)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom (Double Queen-Shared Bath) | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom (Double Queen-Shared Bath)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom (Bunk in a 4 Bunk Room-Female Only)

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Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom (Bunk in a 4 Bunk Room-Female Only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (Small Bunk Room with Shared Bath)

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Basic Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (Small Bunk Room with Shared Bath)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom (Queen Shared Bath)

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom (Queen Shared Bath)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (Deluxe King Ensuite)

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (Deluxe King Ensuite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom (Bunk in a 4 Bunk Room-Mixed)

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Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom (Bunk in a 4 Bunk Room-Mixed)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 13.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (16 Bunk Room)

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Deluxe Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (16 Bunk Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 16
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (Small Bunk Room)

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Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (Small Bunk Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 13.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
100 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232

What's nearby

  • Oregon Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tom McCall Waterfront Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Moda Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Powell's City of Books - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Portland State University - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • NE Martin Luther King & E Burnside Stop - 1 min walk
  • Portland Union Station - 6 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nong's Khao Man Gai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hey Love - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rontoms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Delicious Donuts - ‬3 min walk

About this property

KEX Portland

Hotel near Oregon Convention Center
Located close to Moda Center and Tom McCall Waterfront Park, KEX Portland provides a library, a bar, and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Pacific Standard, offers lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Bicycle parking, an elevator, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at KEX Portland include perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, travel cribs, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 12 per night)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pacific Standard

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.0 percent will be charged
  • 1 percent tourism fee will be charged
  • Service fee: USD 12 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 12 per night (rates may vary)
  • 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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

KEX Portland Hotel
KEX Portland Portland
KEX Portland Hotel Portland

Frequently asked questions

Is KEX Portland pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at KEX Portland?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at KEX Portland?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at KEX Portland?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is KEX Portland located?

Located in Northeast Portland, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Oregon Convention Center and Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Moda Center and Powell's City of Books are also within 1 mi (2 km). NE Martin Luther King & E Burnside Stop is only a 2-minute walk and SE Grand & East Burnside Stop is 2 minutes.

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KEX Portland Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 449 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 449 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 449 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 449 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 449 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall fantastic stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location for weekend visit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very accommodating of guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating of guests
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay at and really nice setup. No onsite parking so you have to pay at a nearby parking garage, but otherwise a wonderful setup.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Good for a cheap place to sleep. Not great if you require privacy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ask the front desk for parking options, they’ll give you a printed sheet with great, low-cost options. Loved our stay. Don’t let the shared bathrooms for double rooms scare you away, it was clean and easy! Would stay here again and I’ll recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, walkable to downtown and restaurants on east side. Clean, quite, unique vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tavis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful anytime I needed. Nice decor and comfortable accommodations, clean and safe inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed staying here! Was my first time in a hostel and I honestly felt totally safe. The rooms were nice and clean and the staff were friendly. They provided water, towels, soap, and earplugs and plenty of storage underneath the bunks. There's space for a padlock for each storage drawer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, bed was comfortable, and conveniently located. I loved the bar downstairs, and the rooms came with water. I never had to wait for a bathroom and the bathrooms were super clean. Staff were amazing and I would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the only place I stay when visiting Portland! The hotel is fantastic from rooms, the restaurant/bar downstairs, and I can’t rave enough about the fantastic staff!!!!! If you are planning a trip to Portland I highly recommend Kex for your stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff at front desk and at bar were awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Condo
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! The room was very homey and comfortable, the atmosphere was very nice and welcoming. The front counter host, Mikey (not sure how to spell it) was very friendly and helpful and even gave us a complimentary upgrade to our room upon arrival!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! The staff is excellent and the lobbby bar is one of the best bars in town
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jung Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Luca

I really enjoyed my time at the KEX hotel! The rooms were kept nice and the bedding was so good. (I stayed in a shared room) The bathroom was clean, the food was good, the drinks were good! The staff were so kind! The only con is the parking…there isn’t a designated parking lot for the hotel and most of the time i had to circle around to find a spot. However the staff up front are more than knowledgeable about when and where ti park. (The website more than likely shares about the parking,I just don’t recall)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rayce

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time in a hostel. People in thr rooms were respectful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ledvin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and small room. Shared bath only. Nothing like the picture. Good luck finding a mirror in your room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Read the fine print. You will share rooms with strangers. Some might be nudists
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

KEX was great!

Really enjoyed my 1 day stay at KEX! Front staff was very friendly, room and bathroom were clean, lobby was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025