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McMenamins Elk Temple

3.5 star property
Hotel in Tacoma with bars and a 24-hour front desk

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5 bars/lounges
King Atrium | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
McMenamins Elk Temple anchors Downtown Tacoma with five characterful bars and a must-visit restaurant. Guests enjoy WiFi in rooms or coffee and tea in the lobby. The knowledgeable staff readily assists visitors with local recommendations.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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King Atrium | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Atrium

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Annex | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Annex

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
In-room safe
Located in an annex building
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402

What's nearby

  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Museum of Glass - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Tacoma Dome - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Emerald Queen Casino - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Theater District Station - 3 min walk
  • Union Station - 20 min walk
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacoma Comedy Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rock The Dock Pub & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Matador - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McMenamins Elks Temple Main Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mix - ‬2 min walk

About this property

McMenamins Elk Temple

Hotel near Tacoma Dome
McMenamins Elk Temple provides amenities like 5 bars and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, an elevator, and ATM/banking services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at McMenamins Elk Temple feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

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 12 to 16 for adults and USD 4 to 8 for children
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 1.0 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 16 for adults, and USD 4 to 8 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

McMenamins Elk Temple Hotel
McMenamins Elk Temple Tacoma
McMenamins Elk Temple Hotel Tacoma

Frequently asked questions

Is McMenamins Elk Temple 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.

How much is parking at McMenamins Elk Temple?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at McMenamins Elk Temple?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at McMenamins Elk Temple?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is McMenamins Elk Temple located?

Located in Downtown Tacoma, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Pantages Theater and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Tacoma Dome. Broadway Center for the Performing Arts and Children's Museum of Tacoma are also within 10 minutes. Theater District Station is only a 3-minute walk and Commerce Street Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

McMenamins Elk Temple Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 310 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Amenities
Great place - will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Liked: Amenities
Fun property! Easy to park out front. Super fun to root around for cute spaces. Tacoma was surprisingly beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Funky place in Tacoma with an amazing assortments of drinking establishments and food options. Definitely recommend a visit if you're in Tacoma!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place! You can walk around and just look at things for hours! Great service, lots of different kinds of food options and amazing drinks! Very very cool place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Amenities
The old history..and all the fun bars!!...but the rooms are way too small
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Gigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night because we were in town for a concert, so we didn’t utilize all the amenities this place has to offer. The food at the ground floor bar/restaurant was good but service was slow - friendly staff though. I would return to stay if I ever visit Tacoma again and would like to check out all the bars!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time exploring the building, reading the history and seeing all the cool decor, paintings/murals etc. Good food and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

B JAMES

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

McMenamins Elks Temple, Tacoma: 2nd Stay

Having had my second stay here, I can state that my first excellent experience was not a fluke. It's a great place to stay. I attended a metal show at the Temple Theatre, and that was just a short walk away.
The bed in my room. The headboard in each room is painted differently.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy to eat in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JeNeal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay loved exploring the different locations within McMenamins! Bright colorful amazing art to explore! Cutest little gift shop! Friendly staff! Close to some really cute shops! Just exploring the different floors and finding the hidden bar was an experience in itself! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

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

So much fun and so comfortable...

We were in Tacoma for our daughter's graduation. We spent one night at McMenamins Elk Temple and it was absolutely perfect. Found the speakeasy after a fun family hunt around the property. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Way better than the Airbnb we checked out of that morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was really nice, very clean, very comfortable place. The style was very interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area around it is ok. The stair gates are a real pain for dragging suitcases up and down. Room was small but comfortable. Building interior and exterior are lovely. Super nice to sit outside the Spanish bar. Nice to have food on site. Parking is a pain from 3-6.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

B JAMES

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

McMenamins Elks Temple

Staying here was an excellent experience. I saw Italian Gothic metal band Lacuna Coil perform at the Spanish Ballroom which is part of the hotel complex. The complex also houses a bottle shop and a number of bars/restaurants. The staff are courteous and helpful, and everything is very clean. I had a fine breakfast at one of the restaurants before leaving.
This is the bed in the room where I stayed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool hangout, nice people & good food!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The originality that was maintained and all of the history that peppered throughout, the themes. So fun
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Each room and floor was unique. The fireplace area is a vibe. The bars on each floor are just amazing and the staff and security goes out of their way to make sure you're comfortable. The elevator was out when we checked in and was repaired by the following morning. You really need to stay and try a package or stay when there is a show. And wander in your bathrobe. That's my favorite part!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay we have stayed before and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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