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KEX Portland

2.0 star property
Hotel with a sauna, 7-minute walk to Oregon Convention Center

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Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
Lunch and dinner served
Courtyard
Front of property - evening/night
KEX Portland blends modern comfort with Nordic design in the city center. Guests recover from ski days in the sauna or steam room, with passes and shuttle service for easy mountain access. Enjoy meals at Pacific Standard restaurant and stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 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

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

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

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 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

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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

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

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

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 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 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 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 16
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nong's Khao Man Gai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roseline Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rontoms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bao Bao - ‬2 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 an elevator
  • Concierge services, bicycle parking, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and bicycle tour information
  • 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

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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: 4:00 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: 4:00 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 515 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 515 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 515 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 515 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 515 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful experience. We loved the vibe of the hotel. Jazzy, calm, and relaxing. Very much not like the typical hotel chains.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was very nice, staff are very friendly and professional.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ann

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Multiple Problems with how theStaffer did my CheckIn.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good night’s sleep in Portland

Great hotel in Portland. Family room with double bunk beds for the kids. Love the design details and restaurant downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Very Good Hotel

enjoyed my stay here very nice lobby bar, nice rooftop bar. Room very comfortable and clean. Walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelsea

Disliked: Staff & service
Bo
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

2/10 Terrible

loubens

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For the badrom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fame

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business Escape

Really enjoyed my stay! Everything you need in a stay away from home. Loved the interior decor and the service was excellent. Everyone was extremely friendly, the bar was on point, and my roomies were awesome! As a woman I felt safe and cared for. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

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

Jung Wei

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

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love the location in proximity to the Moda Center. Rooms are comfortable, downstairs restaurant/bar has good happy hour and comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at KEX! The room I was staying in was key card entry only and there were only 4 bunks (women only). I always felt very safe and that my belongings were secure. It's very accessible to downtown by bus and there are always a lot of Lime scooters outside or nearby. They have free coffee until 11am which was nice, and a bar that's open until midnight. I came during a pretty severe heatwave (40° C or over 100°F). The AC was great and the bar was always willing to fill my water bottle with ice water. Front desk staff were also extremely helpful and this is honestly the best hostel experience I've had so far as a solo traveller.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall my stay was really good. The only issue i could think was the second floor rooms get a lot of noise from the street, busses, and the trash pickup. I wish my room came with ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my birthday stay it was really nice at that property and I got upgraded to a king suite which was very nice thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

KEX Porand was a very nice place to o stay. Easy access to shops and restaurants. Nice rooms and friendly staff. Only bad part was parking was not good. They need to have a parking garage.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people at front desk were very nice and helpful. I loved the downstairs lobby/bar restaurant atmosphere as well. I utilized the workout room, and while it was functional I might try to dress it up a little bit. It might be nice to have some maps of Portland around too, so perhaps different neighborhoods can be circled/recommended?
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always my favorite place to stay when visiting Portland. Kex and their staff take pride in providing 5 star service with generous and kind hospitality and are expert city ambassadors.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was awesome screw the hotel come down here
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was really unique and very cool but the bed wasn’t comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Amaris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beds were very comfortable. Rooms clean. The block the hotel is on feels pretty safe. Venturing only a few blocks away made me feel very uncomfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

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