Name: Mark Spencer Hotel
Address: 409 Sw 11th Ave, Portland, 97205, US

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Molly

Vintage charm, modern amenities, excellent location!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

Alejandra

Great stay! Just bring your own shampoos & stuff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Harry

Good to Go

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Christopher

Great location and Hotel. Didn’t spend much time in the hotel but when we did it was cozy and roomie! Plan to use it again when we go back to Portland.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

collin

Great place to stay and very professional staff

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Tiecheng

Nice charming older hotel with clean rooms and pleasant staff. Jada in front desk is super nice and helpful. Location can’t be beat, right in the middle of downtown. Parking is across the street and $36 is very reasonable given the hotel location. Evening wine tasting is a nice touch.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Lynda

Wonderful. Great location and lovely boutique-style hotel!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Douglas

We liked the rooftop wine welcome with live music, the interesting interior and the large size of our room, that the kitchenette was well equipped and the location of this hotel. Front desk staff was fabulous. 4 stars because the floors in our room weren't clean and the couch needs to be cleaned or replaced.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Vincent

The staff from the start were super kind! The room was very clean and roomy. Right near everything. Would stay again.

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Jul 2026

Frank Aaron

Location is not great, you're in downtown Portland which is a trash dump. Witnessed drug deals, drug use, homeless people camping, and fighting all within 500 yards of the hotel. 1st night discovered black mold in the ac, thick moist black mold. We used all our clorox travel wipes to clean it but the mold was inside. Staff did remove one night and offered to move us but the new room was just as dirty and was going to be a hassle to move so we asked for cleaning supplies and stayed in the room. The iron was dirty, asked for a second one and almost ruined my pants by spitting out rust and hard water build up. Overall staff was great but for the price stay elsewhere, black mold isn't healthy and downtown Portland us a cesspool.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Elizabeth

It is a great location and has a nice ambience.

Partner

4/10

Poor

09 Jul 2026

Ken

I like to stay off the room the cleanliness and the price

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Tabatha

My favorite in downtown Portland! Been staying here for over 20years. Better than any chain hotel!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Rachael

Great place

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Garrett

Great stay. Older hotel with some modern updates. That being said, I don't expect everything to be \"perfect\" from older establishments, so nothing was disappointing as far as I'm concerned. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Jessica

We stayed at the Mark Spencer twice and we really enjoyed our time there. The beds were comfortable, the rooms were clean and spacious and the shower was amazing

Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2026

Brian

For a “master suite” it was not very well maintained. The shower was filthy, had pink mold in the grout. The bathroom door didn’t stay closed and did not have a lock. Carpet was torn and frayed. Some Utensils in the kitchen still had food on them and we found loose dog food under the mini fridge.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Laura

This may have been the best hotel stay I have ever had. The hotel itself is in a great location, is well decorated and very comfortable. The staff were super friendly and helpful. I was so surprised to be provided with a lovely bottle of wine when we checked in. We were also present on a night when there was live music on the rooftop with more wine. I am definitely coming back!

Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2026

Nancy

The staff was helpful. The location was convenient. The wine reception on the roof was delightful. The hotel itself seemed ready for a refresh.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Gabriel

I love The Mark Spencer…been staying there for years. Great location, great staff and good pricing!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

William

Really nice.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Maria Fernanda

Staff was incredibly helpful! We stayed with an infant and the crib was already in the room ahead of our stay. Very family friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

05 Jul 2026

Cheryl

The website states that the King bed sleeps 3! We all assumed that meant there was a pull out bed of some type. I have never seen it advertised that a King bed sleeps 3 on any other website. This is extremely misleading. They did not have a roll-a-way or any other solution for us. We had to give up our room to our family members and we ended up driving home in the middle of the night instead.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Markus

Good hotel in downtown Portland with various restaurants for breakfast and dining close by. The bed (mattress) was super comfortable and definitely among the better ones which I have experienced. I would have no hesitation to book this hotel again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Aracelis

I booked the wrong dates, June instead of July. I became aware a day later. Expedia asked me to call them to reschedule. The hotel was very rigid, and absolutely offered me no help to accommodate me in any way. I wasted $600 for this mistake. I accept that this is partially my fault, but all other hotels have provided some firm of relief in the past. I am disappointed.

Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

William

The hotel is a unique older building that definitely has its charm. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. It’s in a great downtown location.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

THOMAS

Comfortable and convenient. An indoor parking arrangement would be welcome

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Debbie Da

Staff were super welcoming and friendly! Over all the room was clean and comfortable. Easy area to walk to restaurants.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2026

Kayla

Everything was lovely besides the parking. Parking wasn’t terrible since I came on a weekday, I just don’t like how it’s setup & the fact that they don’t have a designated area for the hotel (besides the 10 open spots across the street)

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Alma Ruby

I recently stayed at the Mark Spencer Hotel in Portland and my girls and I had a great experience. I arrived before check in and the staff graciously allowed me to park my rental car early, which was a huge convenience and a great first impression.
The hotel was clean, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and my room was spacious with a kitchenette that made the stay even more comfortable. The location was perfect—within walking distance of many great restaurants.
I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting Portland.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2026

Carlos

Buen servicio

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Jozlin

Great location and a super friendly staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Nataliia

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A beautiful hotel! The gentleman at the front desk was incredibly polite, friendly, and welcoming. The room was spacious, spotless, and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. The modern interior was lovely, the bed was very comfortable, and the bathrobes and towels were a nice touch. Every detail was thoughtfully taken care of. I absolutely loved my stay—this is now my favorite hotel in Portland!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Mayra

Extra friendly and helpful front desk. It was my first solo trip without kids and I felt very safe, welcomed, as I asked a bunch of questions about what to do and how to get around. They also host a wine hour. Close to shopping, Powells, and very walkable. Heading back to the airport was simply 1 train away. I would stay here again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Angela

Wonderful and charming hotel. We loved being near places to visit and restaurants. Covered parking under the hotel but we didn’t even need to access the car once. Everything was in walking distance. The perfect overnight accommodations to compliment our visit to Portland. Will definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Ken

Rooms have character. Staff was amazing

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Teresa a

Clean room easy accessibility friendly staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Michael

Comfortable and clean rooms, helpful staff.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Ilia

Excellent booking experience! The reservation process was simple, fast, and reliable. Everything was clearly explained, and the hotel matched the description perfectly. I would definitely use this service again

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Elizabeth

Rooftop wine and cheese hour with live music was such a sweet touch. Received a great recommendation from the front desk for a coffee shop/cocktail bar around the perfect. Rooms were large and well-appointed and quiet. Parking is reasonable adn secure in the garage under the hotel, though only suitable for smaller cars. Loved our stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Katherine

Gorgeous rooms, helpful staff!!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Crystal

Great staff. Very clean rooms and soft towels

Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2026

John

Nice place, good value.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2026

Richard

The room has an odor to it but other than that it was ok. We left the window open.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

LaTonya

The hotel has a very vintage charm to it and we had wonderful stay. The beds are super comfortable and we had some good sleep. The location is great for walking around downtown Portland.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2026

Melanie

First off pros:

-Amazing staff

-Parking was nearly $30 less a day than most other hotels in the area

-Location was great

-Everything that could be cleaned by housekeeping was immaculate

- Amazing water pressure in the shower

- Lots of pillows provided

Now the cons:

- Walls are paper thin. Our bedroom shared a wall with the main hallway outside the elevator and we could hear every single time the door open or closed. Not to mention conversations, TV’s, etc.

- There was a massive stain on the carpet in the master suite we stayed in. It wasn’t just unsightly, but you could also feel the grime if you happened to walk over it on bare feet. Needless to say, that mistake only happened once.

- Everything was pretty worn out. The elevator doors wouldn’t always open when it got to your floor. The carpets everywhere had seen better days. Dirty grout in the shower. The sink handles wouldn’t work properly- If you tried to turn the handle to shut the water off, it wouldn’t stop turning. It would basically crash into the backsplash and you’d have to turn it back towards you until it hit the off position.

All in all, this is a three star hotel with a four star price tag mostly due to its location. Not really worth the $600 I paid for a weekend in my opinion, but I’ve definitely stayed at worst hotels.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Michael Leon

Wonderful location and view

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2026

Dennis

This hotel is complicated to rate.

It’s an older building in an old part of town that has a lot of shopping and a lot of dining near it. Very centrally located. But this part of town is also where there are a couple of transitional housing apartments. I never felt unsafe staying at the Mark Spencer, but the streets are really filthy in the surrounding blocks around the hotel. It’s an odd dichotomy. There are high end furniture and clothing stores all around while addicts are getting their groove on the corners of the block.

This is a pet friendly hotel so our room, though cleaned before we arrived smelled of dog the whole time we were there. The upholstered furniture had stains and so did our linens. Room is spacious and well appointed having a refrigerator and a microwave.

The shelving in the bathroom was dirty and the shampoo and soap dispensers were caked with dried conditioner and all empty. The shower, though roomy and had wonderful water pressure had mildew. Sink in the bathroom was slow to drain.

The best part of our stay was the staff. They were all very friendly and wanted to help you get to know Portland. If you drive in and have a small car, call ahead and they will generously save a parking pass for you in the underground garage if a space is available.

I personally wouldn’t stay here again. I’ve been to several three star hotels that take better care of cleaning their rooms. But you cannot beat the location or the staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Richard

Nice clean room and excellent staff. It would have been nice if coffee was in the room. You had to ask for pods at the front desk. They did have free coffee in the lobby, but you had to be reasonably presentable to go down in the morning. Not always an option.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2026

Jeremy

The drain for the shower was ridiculous. The noise from the street was very audible in room 108. It had a great location and ease of walking for things to eat and do. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Overall I would go back but hope for a different room. For real though that shower drain is lame…

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Stephen

I want to commend management when I raised issues with my stay. They were proactive, helpful, and polite. I appreciate you working with me to deliver a great experience.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Briana

Our favorite aspect other than location was the friendly and helpful staff they were all so great as well a secure parking option for our car

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Paul

The front desk service was outstanding!

Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Ram

This place is conveniently located. However, this does not have a good size lobby. No restaurant or even a decent place for enjoying a breakfast.

Self

2/10

Poor

18 Jun 2026

Louisse Aleine

You can send this message to the hotel:

We were offered an upgrade to our room, which we accepted in good faith, only to discover that the air conditioning is not working. This is extremely disappointing and does not feel like an upgrade at all. We feel misled, as we were given a room with a significant issue that directly affects our comfort during our stay.

We would appreciate immediate assistance in resolving this matter by providing appropriate compensation for the inconvenience. We hope this can be addressed promptly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Andrea

This hotel has the absolute friendliest staff I have ever encountered in my travels. Everyone was genuinely helpful, and very accommodating. And the overall building is immaculately clean, my one concern with the property is that the showers clearly need some tiling/grout repair and maintenance. I have stayed here twice, in 2 different rooms, and both showers need some attention. I'll still return in the future, the people there are diamonds in the hospitality sector.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Francesca

Everything was perfect beginning to end

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Marny

Helpful staff and very spacious room!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Cherry

The Mark Spencer is always a wonderful place to stay. The staff is friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Being that it is downtown it is easy to walk to many locations.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Thomas

Great staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Paul

The Mark Spencer is a fantastic centrally located downtown hotel that will not disappoint. The staff are super helpful and the hotel is very clean and well-maintained. The coffee is great and the rooms are very spacious! I highly recommend this hotel!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Bruce

Helpful staff, comfortable rooms and a great location

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2026

Scott

Great location, good value, room large and comfy. Wine tasting was nice. Carpets could be replaced. Parked across the street, no problems.

Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Jun 2026

Melissa

Las condiciones de la
Habitación terribles ! El lavamanos no baja el agua , el toilet no funcionaba correctamente , todos los muebles sucios , un olor desagradable en la habitación !

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Robert

Very nice hotel, I would stay here anytime im in the area based on my stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Patricia

Convenient location, spacious room, comfortable beds, nice shower. I only wish there had been a restaurant for breakfast on property. Definitely would stay again

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Rick

Incredibly helpful staff at the Mark Spencer. Location is great: a block away from Powell’s Books and several good restaurants. Parking was right across the street.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Krista

The staff were friendly and its a great value! The room was beautiful with great amentities. Parking can be a bit of a hassle, if it had a valet it would have been perfection.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Dinesh

Good clean rooms

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Gary

Friendly and attentive staff. Loved our room. It was so lean and well maintained. Looking forward to staying again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Alex

Clean room and friendly staff! Favorite place to stay in Downtown!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Michelle

Clean - staff- history-

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Forrest

Nice sized, well-appointed rooms. Very helpful staff.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2026

Josef

Lots of space in the room for the money, towels were fluffy, shower had goood shower head and rapid hot water. Centrally located in Pearl District.

Walls thin. Cafe shut down. Elevators old and slow. WiFi slow. One block away were addicts and homeless people. Little premium cable. No pool or jacuzzi

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Merle

Best price for parking in downtown under $40/day (open lot across the street and underground parking beneath hotel). Very helpful staff. Hotel is close to major sights of Portland, great restaurants, and public transportation stops within steps of the hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Gabriel

Amazing area around the hotel, beds very comfortable and staff treated us amazing. Will be back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Keisha

The front desk guy (I hate that I didn’t get his name) was amazing! So nice, so friendly, good communication about parking, and was really quick when I told him I was in a rush to check in and get to a concert. Room was clean and the bed was extremely comfortable!!!

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2026

Gary

Self parking was available on-site in a basement garage. Very tight parking even for smaller vehicles. Being tired from a day of driving, I managed to scratch the side of my vehicle on one of the support columns. Apparently, on-street parking is available, but I would probably be uncomfortable with that, also.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2026

Angela

Stinky rooms and no check in till 4 pm sharp.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2026

Takumi

We chose this hotel for its convenient location within walking distance of a concert hall, restaurants, and shops, and importantly, for its self-parking option. Self-parking in downtown is surprisingly hard to find, so that was a big plus.
The hotel is older and on the smaller side, but well maintained. The one area that could use more attention is the edges of the walls and glass doors in the bathroom, which needed a more thorough cleaning.
One unexpected surprise: there is no in-room coffee unless you request it. Worth knowing before you arrive.
Our reservation was for two adults and a 15-year-old child, and all three of us checked in together. The sofa bed bedding was not in the room, and when we called the front desk, we were told we should have requested it at check-in. Our child is 15 and taller than both parents, so it should have been clear that three people cannot share a king bed. Having the sofa bed bedding already in the room, or simply asking at check-in, would go a long way in making guests feel well taken care of. It does not hurt to ask.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Christian

An affordable and lovely stay! I messaged ahead to request a parking pass and they set one aside for me in advance without any issues. The amenities were wonderful and the hotel is in a great spot in the area! I was able to walk straight from the hotel to different shops without having to worry about parking. I was moving across the country and had to leave some of my belongings in my vehicle overnight and felt safe doing so (although I don’t suggest ever doing that!) as the parking garage was well lit and secure.
When checking in I talked with a girl at the front desk that was absolutely the sweetest, I wish I grabbed her name! Overall a great stay and would love to stay again!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Richard

Everything was great. Staff was awesome room was clean. The only issue I had was the AC in my room was did not work properly or was too old but no complaints other than that.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2026

Matthew

Bed was terrible but room was quiet

Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Ann

To be welcomed as we were at check in was so uplifting. We were also given a customized list of great nearby vegetarian restaurants. The staff managing customer

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Kaylee

Very friendly and helpful staff and onsite parking garage at a reasonable fee. The room was quiet!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Tommy

I enjoyed the available coffee and tea as well as the room with a kitchen. The staff were also incredibly friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Yamilet

Corner king with kitchen room was excellent. Beautiful view of the city, very clean, extremely comfortable bed, very roomy, coffee maker and coffee provided. Great quality ropes provided for our use.
Very good bottle of wine per stay provided plus wine tasting every day from 5-6 pm at the beautiful lobby area.
Wonderful staff, easy accessible paid parking.
However, it is very unfortunate the area around the hotel didn't feel too safe. But the hotel was perfect.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Thaddeus

Property is in perfect location for downtown Portland area. Staff is friendly and very helpful. Have stayed here several times and will continue to use when in Portland

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Thomas

Modern amenities, great location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

James

Great atmosphere

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Richard

The Mark Spencer Hotel has an excellent rating that is well deserved. The lobby is cozy and quiet with plenty of places to sit and relax. Our room was clean, nicely furnished and decorated, and the bathroom was also spacious. The bed was sooo comfortable, just fantastic.
Lastly the hotel is an incredible value. Strongly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Peter

Very easy visit. The staff was helpful and friendly. Clean room. Just as advertised!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2026

Hugh

Great location and friendly staff. Enjoyed complimentary wine hour. Unfortunately room was small, outdated, and a bit dirty.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2026

LEE

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Family

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

April

Nice hotel! Within walking distance of so many great places.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Kayla

Great staff, loved the free bottle of wine on check-in for being an Expedia member! Free wine reception in the lobby. Will stay again!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Dawn

Central walkable location with an excellent room at a reasonable price. Hard to beat.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Tim

Great stay in downtown Portland!!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Aleki

Harrison was awesome and very friendly throughout our stay. I’ve stayed in more than fifteen hotels in the Portland area, and this is one I find myself coming back to regularly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Nicolas

Cool location close to the train and walking distance of two good neighborhoods

Partner