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McMenamins Elk Temple

3.5 star property
Downtown Tacoma's historic McMenamins Elk Temple houses five distinctive bars with unique atmospheres, perfect for exploring the city's vibrant drinking scene

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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About the neighborhood

Located in Tacoma, McMenamins Elk Temple is in the business district. Pantages Theater and Tacoma Union Station Rotunda are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit 6th Ave and Tacoma Mall. Check out an event or a game at Tacoma Dome, and consider making time for Washington State Fair Events Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Tacoma travel guide
Map
565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402

What's nearby

  • University of Washington Tacoma
    University of Washington Tacoma
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Museum of Glass
    Museum of Glass
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Pantages Theater
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Foss Waterway Seaport
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    8 min walk
  • McMenamins Elks Temple
    1 min walk
  • Tacoma Comedy Club
    7 min walk
  • Zen Ramen Sushi Burrito
    8 min walk
  • Infinite Soups
    6 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), coffee/tea in the lobby, and ATM/banking services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance 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.

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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

  • No elevator

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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?

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 within a 5-minute walk of Pantages Theater and Broadway Center for the Performing Arts. Wright Park and Court House Square are also within 10 minutes. Theater District Station is only a 3-minute walk and Commerce Street Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

McMenamins Elk Temple Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 371 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing…room was clean, cozy with whimsical decor. Bed was super comfy. Had an amazing breakfast in the lobby restaurant. Was in the perfect location to walk the glass bridge and visit the glass museum. Lemay car museum super close as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

McMenamins Elk Temple in Tacoma is a one-of-a-kind location -- bursting with vibrant art throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Great room, great staff. The place is fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fun environment close to great food options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Delmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. Very quirky and fun to explore. Room was comfortable, best breakfast of our two week trip!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy staying at the McMinimens properties. They are so fun and creative. You can tell that the staff likes working there too. We look forward to visiting more properties in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Gal who checked us in was awesome. Rooms were very clean and unique. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Would have given 5Stars but they put us in the same room as last year. The whole pleasure of staying there is to have a different atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

paul

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

Concert stop

Great spot to explore. We were only there for the night but will definitely be planning another trip to explore the hotel and stores in the area. Historical spot , very interesting. Great staff as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ayanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the room was clean and we loved the firm large bed. even though there were other guests it was very quiet on our floor. the layout was accessible for relaxing as well as getting some work done, if needed. looking forward to returning
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun and nice place to stay. Staff were great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy to eat in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Viola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only issue is the parking. You may have to park quite a ways from the hotel. Otherwise great experience. Beautiful hotel, lots of restaurants and every part of the hotel is unique.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gerrit

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

Amazing property

Quirky and historically rich. It’s such a fun and unique hotel. You won’t need to leave. So much to see and do here. Absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dining options and entertainment were perfect. Staff was very welcoming and attentive
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unique ambience is really fun. There is so much to see and explore.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, awesome vintage building and decor, lots to check out on property including 5 bars. Nice area to explore in the day time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, unique property to stay at. Love all the bars and restaurant options within the hotel. Some place everyone should try at least once if you like decor and whimsy and not cookie cutter hotels!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Beautiful Place!

The people were great and friendly. It was a great anniversary celebration for my wife and me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and friendly service. Clean and excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much fun all in one place!! We saw a concert, had dinner, very comfort accommodations, and adventure exploring the site. We will definately be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the glass art, the light fixtures, and most of all the staff. Very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025