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Mark Spencer Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop, steps from Powell's City of Books

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Hospitality Suite | In-room dining
Exterior detail
Mini-fridge, microwave
Meeting facility
Exterior
The Mark Spencer Hotel captures downtown Portland's charm with practical amenities. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, a gym, and proximity to Powell's City of Books. The hotel's library offers a quiet retreat, and staff provide luggage storage and dry cleaning services.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(75 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive King Suite | View from room

Executive King Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Queen (with Kitchen) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Queen (with Kitchen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Double Queen Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Double Queen Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Master Suite | View from room

Master Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe King (with Kitchen) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe King (with Kitchen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Corner King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Premier Corner King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hospitality Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Hospitality Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
409 Sw 11th Ave, Portland, OR, 97205

What's nearby

  • Powell's City of Books - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • McMenamins Crystal Ballroom - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Portland State University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Moda Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Oregon Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • SW 11th & Alder Stop - 2 min walk
  • Portland Union Station - 14 min walk
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cheryl's on 12th - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Scandals - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stumptown Coffee Roasters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sizzle Pie - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Mark Spencer Hotel

Hotel near Powell's City of Books
Located close to McMenamins Crystal Ballroom and Portland State University, Mark Spencer Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a porter/bellhop
  • An elevator, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 102 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 36 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 5 to 15 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (2,000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 25.00 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; 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
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 36.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 25.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mark Spencer Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 25.00 per night and a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Mark Spencer Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 36.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Mark Spencer Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

What time is check-out at Mark Spencer Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Mark Spencer Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Portland, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Powell's City of Books and McMenamins Crystal Ballroom. Portland State University and Veterans Memorial Coliseum are also within 1 mi (2 km). SW 11th & Alder Stop is only a 2-minute walk and NW 11th & Couch Stop is 2 minutes.

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Mark Spencer Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1297 out of 1808 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1808 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1808 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1808 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1808 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SHARLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great location, friendly staff, the bed was top tier!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilynelle Smith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parvana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all wonderful, and a nice location for great restaurants and walkability.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and comfortable room with comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff is very friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. We enjoyed our stay! Everything was walking distance for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with good access to public transportation and in a walkable area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at the Mark Spencer. The staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here twice. Parking lot directly across the street and the staff has been very helpful and nice both times.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute boutique hotel in a great area of Portland. The self park option was less expensive than valet and felt very secure. The bed was super comfy too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel, perfect location close to the Pearl District and downtown, clean, comfortable and well priced. Our first choice stay whenever we are in Portland.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this property and Oregon
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yareli Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay! Everything and everyone was calm. I have zero complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

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

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and offered great suggestions on where to eat/ visit. Hotel offered free wine and music on Friday/ Saturday. Hotel felt safe, definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrificly central location amid tremendous dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and courteous staff. Helpful with suggestions on eating and directions. Clean, safe, secure. Portland should be proud to have this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

Liked: Amenities
Clean room, very nice older hotel. The staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subhashit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean, spacious room. Quiet building, close to Powell's, Original Jakes! Staff was friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

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