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Mark Spencer Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a fitness center, steps from Powell's City of Books

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Hospitality Suite | In-room dining
Meeting facility
Exterior
Exterior detail
Mini-fridge, microwave
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

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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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
(55 reviews)

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen 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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa 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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 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
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • 50 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)

Highlights

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

  • ‪Scandals - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cheryl's on 12th - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sizzle Pie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stumptown Coffee Roasters - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jake's Famous Crawfish - ‬1 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 library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall
  • Multilingual staff, meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

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 32 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

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 5 to 15 per person

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 32.00 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 32.00 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. 1252 out of 1726 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1726 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1726 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1726 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1726 reviews

9.4/10

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

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

Subhashit

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a great location and the room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location and friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic hotel in great location. Comfortable well furnished rooms and excellent service.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel. The staff is always friendly and the hotel is always sparkling clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy hours and easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhoselyn Meliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that everything was walking distance. The star was very welcoming and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and rooms…loved the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient parking, clean, and attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As usual the staff , the hotel , the room was perfect this is why I only stay at the Mark Spencer whenever I am in Portland !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhinav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel with old world charm, modern comfort, spacious rooms, excellent location and great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good spot with comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cut little boutique hotel in a great location off burnside near restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room! The bed is so comfortable. Love the service as well. Overall great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay! It’s a little bit classy and a little bit quirky just like Portland itself. Great location. Very walkable to many great coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping. Around the corner from Powells books
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruxin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. We stayed there for one night while in portland. very walkable and have lots of restaurants close by. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell James

Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful staff, very accommodating. Great centrally located location with very good eating options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the rustic feel of the Mark Spencer, I loved it location very close to shopping, I really enjoyed the vibe very much Portland. And the coffee was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a short walk from places we like to visit. It has parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus Alexis Bravo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed comfort was fine, room was a bit small but had everything you need. Food options nearby were good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hilaire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stay at the Mark Spencer at least once every two months. Love the wine happy hour and music on the roof
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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