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McMenamins Kennedy School

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel with bars and a 24-hour front desk

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Hallway
Outdoor spa tub
5 bars/lounges
5 bars/lounges
McMenamins Kennedy School, near Portland's Alberta Arts District, offers travelers a garden and spa tub for relaxation. Enjoy local dishes at the Courtyard Restaurant and stay connected with free WiFi. Five unique bars provide craft drinks in this charming converted schoolhouse.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (English Wing) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (English Wing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97211

What's nearby

  • Alberta Street - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oregon Convention Center - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Moda Center - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Oregon Zoo - 14 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • North Lombard Transit Center - 6 min drive
  • Portland Union Station - 19 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McMenamins Kennedy School - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jet Black Coffee Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Great North - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KISS Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Boiler Room Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

McMenamins Kennedy School

Hotel near Portland Expo Center
Located close to Moda Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum, McMenamins Kennedy School provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and 5 bars. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, The Courtyard Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, 4 meeting rooms, and ATM/banking services
Room features
All 57 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like late night room service and free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Free infant beds and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

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 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 10 to 20 per person
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cypress Room Bar
  • The Boiler Room Bar
  • The Courtyard Restaurant
  • The Detention Bar
  • The Honors Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday:
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is McMenamins Kennedy School pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at McMenamins Kennedy School?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at McMenamins Kennedy School?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at McMenamins Kennedy School?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is McMenamins Kennedy School located?

Located in Northeast Portland, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Oregon Convention Center, Moda Center, and Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Portland Expo Center and University of Portland are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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