Downtown Value Inn

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2026

Richie

Very affordable budget hotel with air conditioning, free parking and comfortable beds. I will go back.

4/10

Poor

03 Aug 2026

Steven

The location is great, but our hotel room was smelly and unkept. The towels were dirty, the trash was not emptied and filled with used sanitary napkins, the carpet was old, the walls needed painting and patching, the sofa was missing cushions, and the windows wouldn't close properly.

4/10

Poor

02 Aug 2026

Katemiya

This is a 1 star place. Not 2 stars as Hotels.com claims. If you are looking for a 1 star stay, this is that. I wanted 2 stars and this was nowhere near that.

Staff was very nice.

There are plenty of convenience stores and eats nearby. Very convenient to bus/trains to get around. Room has a fridge and microwave. A/C worked well.

Be advised:
There are no elevators
Only toiletries are bar soap and moisturizer.
It's close enough to the Trimet train lines the rooms shake when they come through.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Nathan

Great stay

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Adela

Great low cost for the location.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Jayne

Floor was so filthy! Bed was clean. We were just there for a quick overnight stay, so doable for one night.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Robert

staff

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2026

Cathy

Parking was super tight. Shampoo was enough for one person. The room was clean but aging.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Teresa

Nicole and her sister at the front desk were awesome helping me with parking and getting to my room.
Thank you

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2026

James

Staff were very helpful. Decent location (walkable to Pioneer Square area)

Self

4/10

Poor

05 Jul 2026

Jennifer Jessica

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Self

4/10

Poor

03 Jul 2026

Jasmine

Room was nasty, very old and run down/dirty it looked like blood drops on the floor, slamming door next door. The Train is RIGHT in front of the building and runs very early and pretty loud! Old, nasty old furniture, stuff dripping down the window, no vending machines at all. The entire night I believe maybe from the bathroom fan in the room below me, but it sounded and felt like construction equipment or something, was so loud and intense, vibrating the walls and shaking my bed all night long. Made it extremely hard to try to sleep, then up super early because of the train… I will say though Management was amazing! Nicky was so sweet, greeted me in the parking garage (warning it’s VERY small, crowded, limited parking and the spots are so slim that I witnessed several people checking for scratches on their cars and side mirrors but Nicky was amazing! Helped with my service dog while I carried our things upstairs, no elevator. She walked me to my room and was so sweet and welcoming! Her twin sister also works there and is also so sweet! Location is RIGHT downtown so you can walk out and you got pizza and beer on the corner and other stores around! So I won’t be staying there again BUT if you need a cheap room management is great! 🤗

Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

Ninfa Martinez

Bedroom and bathroom were decently clean. Laundry room wasn’t working during our stay. Stains on the linen and carpet. Staff was friendly. No elevators.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

28 Jun 2026

Holly

The room was in terrible condition. Extremely stinky, run down and filthy. The carpets were run down with dirt. The top bed sheet appeared clean, but when you lifted it up the bed cover was covered in dirt, body hair and cigarette burns. The mattress itself was covered in splatters and other various unknown substances. It was very closed off and one tiny window that would only Crack open a tiny bit. I wish I saved the Snapchat video I sent family. For the love of everything please do not go here. The only nice thing was the incredibly kind front desk woman.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Andre

It was perfect for a one night stay.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Humberto

The lady at the front desk was the best. She took us up to our rooms. When I needed to purchase a few items, She took me out to the street to show me the nearest stores nearby.

Family

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

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

LAURALEE

The staff was very friendly helpful and knew the area. Recommended places to go to eat . Easy to find .

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2026

Lorena

Parking is limited around 10 spots , very narrow that other cars gets scratched. Building is old and you can tell by the smell . Otherwise 3 star . Helpful staff and decent for the cost and location is downtown .

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Wanita

Very nice customer service, felt welcome. My only concern was we had a long bed truck and the parking is under the hotel the truck would not fit to park, so compact cars recommended

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2026

scott

Older property, could use new carpeting, paint, etc. Underground parking spots are ridiculously tight. Having said that, the location in the heart of PSU district is great — 2 blocks from amazing farmers market, for instance — and the price is low.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Sarah E

Centrally located mere blocks from the art museum, dozens of coffee shops, and parks. The staff is very obliging and friendly. It’s an older Motel, but my room was huge and had lots of windows. Parking was a challenge at the beginning because of the one-way streets, but I quickly figured it out. I would come again. It’s also air conditioned, which was great because Portland was having a heat wave.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Catherine

The staff were awesome, great location, no complaints!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2026

Harlow

Limited parking

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

Michael

The property was in a good location, which was right across the street from Portland State University, in downtown Portland. There was easy access to public transportation, which was within a block away. The front desk staff were super helpful, specifically in terms of directing me on how to get to various places, via public transportation. The room was clean and decent. The property is pretty quiet. The one unique downside was that there are a certain block of rooms that you are requested not to turn off the overhead light, at the entrance to the room. This is because the wiring is such that it would also turn off power to the tv and refrigerator. I had to sleep with a mask on to counteract this. Just be mindful of this.

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2026

Regina

Friendly, welcoming staff. Very clean. A little on the older side, but otherwise very nice!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2026

Yushang

Good price at a great location. Friendly staff, but the room was less than ideal with worn-out furniture and slightly dirty bedsheets.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

jeff

All great. Clean room, comfortable bed, heat AC great. Nice view nice area.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2026

Jeffrey

Bare bones of accodations. Location and transit where ideal for my needs

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2026

Chad

Super helpful and welcoming staff. Room was clean and having a microwave and fridge at my disposal was super convenient. The location was ideal, especially considering I was on foot for 3 days and took the Metro Rail to and from the airport. I would stay again in a heartbeat

Self

2/10

Poor

30 Apr 2026

Jeffrey

Outside was disgusting no parking and transients were everywhere. The staff were very polite but the property was super ghetto

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Patricia

Good location. Walkable to Pearl District and Brewery Block, Powell’s Books

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2026

Dan

The location is super convenient and there is on-site parking for guests. The bed was comfortable. The room and property condition was one star, but it was clean.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Leonard

A fantastic, centrally located spot for anyone visiting Portland. This was my fifth stay since 2018, and it remains my go-to for convenience and value. Highly recommended if you want to see the city without breaking the bank.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Luis

Convenient

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2026

Herbert

Good value for the location. Coffee across the street with fresh baked goods.

Good/bad is that Max and other lines go right by the property. So good transit options but it is noisy. I was in end room and felt the vibrations when the Max came by.

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2026

Matija

The staff were super friendly and helpful. The woman who checked us in went up to our room to make sure it was clean. So according to Hotels.com I was supposed to get a city view, I did not I was put in the room in the back if my curtain was open anyone who walked down the hall could see into my room. The bed was clean my sheets were all white no stains the towels were also stain free but besides that the whole room needs an update we were in room 49 the carpet is nasty looking I always had shoes on. There was definitely mold on the walls in the shower. Overall that was the worst of the room. We didn't hang out in our room it was just for sleeping and showers. The hotel itself is on the tram line, so you hear it all night. Their parking garage is small, but our nissan rogue fit. Theres a pretty good pizza place

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Alexus

This place was amazing , right in the middle of the best food trucks , so much beautiful sight seeing

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Brian

Although the room was a little shabby and worn, it was sufficiently clean and quiet. The standout was the staff. I had booked 10 nights but only ended up needing to stay for 7, and the woman at the front desk went above and beyond to coordinate with Expedia to secure a refund for the unused portion, which was very much appreciated! The location is excellent: easy access to transit, dining, coffee....and yet a bit removed from the worst of the street disorder in other parts of downtown. The place is definitely not a palace (hence the \"value\"), but I thought it was a safe and comfortable enough place to stay while in Portland.

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2026

Robert

The price was good and it’s in a convenient location in downtown Portland.
The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Michael

This was a great room

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Jim

It's an older motel, but the room was clean and comfortable and very affordable. Everything worked and the lady at the front desk was friendly and professional.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Feb 2026

emmanuel

bathroom could be updated. pillows and thicker blanket.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

07 Feb 2026

Siew Sun

The room felt neglected. Mainly, the bathroom has plumbing issues: the sink and tub clogged up, very slow draining. My room was a corner room, right next to the light rail tracks. It was noisy. The evening shift staff wasn't that pleasant but the morning shift staff was very kind.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Tiffany

Courteous staff. Clean. Goid price

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2026

Amber

Was pretty great especially for the price. The staff were very courteous and extremely helpful. The only downfall about this property to me is no elevator but it's super close to the max and pizza is next door.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

Melissa

Everything was great. He either worked excellent and yes, there was places easy and short trip to eat.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

Judy

Clean, spacious, microwave, comfy ned

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

Mark

This is my new favorite budget hotel in Portland. Right in downtown, walking distance from businesses, coffee shops, restaurants, Portland State U. The area has its homeless but I didn't feel unsafe at night. On-Site parking included - so useful! Tiled bathroom with curved shower curtain rod was a nice bonus.
Nicole at reception was fantastic - professional, courteous, she helped resolve a small detail effortlessly. Some rooms are close to tram tracks so ask if you need absolute quiet at night.
I'd be happy to stay here again.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Michael

Great location right next to the streetcar stop, quiet, friendly staff, affordable. Great place to stay!

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Phil

Great location.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Angel

Great staff. Walkable dining, shopping.
Excellent transportation

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2025

Brenda

Front desk was very kind and helped me with my bags. Good stay for the reasonable price.

4/10

Poor

24 Oct 2025

Alexander

The parking is useful only if you drive a Smart car. Anything larger won’t fit in the spaces.

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2025

Ashley

Parking is absolutely limited and complicated. Very tight spots and hard to get into. But it's free and we were able to get one of the spots each of our five nights. Water pressure was good, rooms were clean, bed was comfy, and overall a good stay. Right by the tram stop and that was kinda loud but we travel with a sound machine and couldn't hear it over that.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Olivia

Simple and clean just what I needed! Staff was friendly and helpful

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Scott

Great spot, super comfy bed, very friendly staff, excellent location

Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Sep 2025

Jeremy

It is a basic motel but in close proximity to downtown. The bar connected to the motel had very good pizza and the bartender was awesome. Hotel staff were incredibly nice as well. We had a parking spot at the property. There are not many places to dine nearby and the area is flooded with homeless people. The motel and room reaked of cigarette smoke. The price was right so I booked it. Cheap and zero frills about it. Don’t go here if you have high expectations as you will be severely disappointed.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

25 Sep 2025

Afshin

No room to park and it’s really hard to get in.
so noisy around the building.
Housekeeping was so poor.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2025

Elizabeth

Great location. Noisy with street car traffic.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Sep 2025

Huan

I don’t like the room calling . Also the room service is not good , I only ask change one sheet but she give me one is not clean with black spots. Also she forgot give me bathroom towels .no any towels !
I don’t know what she think when she working ? !

Business

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

mackenzie

Good area to start off from, limited parking but we were able to work it out, nice enough for a night, cheap!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

Donald

Great location for our event

Business_and_leisure Family

4/10

Poor

08 Sep 2025

Jyll

The parking lot is not easy to get into! Very tight steep entrance. Very small and tight lot. Furniture was very crappy and damaged! Missing light fixtures. Stains. Terrible pillows. Very LOUD with the train being right there.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

06 Sep 2025

Joseph

There was no cold water in the bathroom sink, both knobs sent out hot water. The bathroom sink was backed up and took forever to drain. The bathroom smelled like someone was actively smoking in it (I assume it was coming from the vent from a neighboring room).

Carpets in the room were severly stained, there were left over clothing items in one of the drawers of the \"dresser\".

The city tram runs on the street directly next to 2 sides of the building. It was crazy, crazy loud every time it went buy. I was only able to get 3 hours of sleep during the time it wasnt running.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

06 Sep 2025

Michelle

The facility is outdated. The carpet is old. The check-in staff seemed to not know the area and seemed nonchalant.
The morning staff is much different - she is ready to answer our questions and provided good suggestions around the area. She is the only good part of this stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Alejandro

Good location

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Marlon

Great location for downtown Portland

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2025

ryan

Location and staff were great. The facility itself was in poor repair. The best you could get out of the shower was luke warm and most of the outlets did not work. Had to use the bathroom to charge Phones

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Dean

Quick and easy to check in. Wanted to give a big shoutout to Nicole at the front desk for her quick responses and for communicating well regarding all my questions. She was patient and was true to her word! The property was decent for the price and it was just what i needed for my one night stay!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2025

Lei

great deal for location

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

Brian

Nikki (not sure if i spelled her name correctly) was AMAZING. We experienced issues at another hotel and she got us checked in early so we coukd get some rest. Absolutely saved our anniversary trip. Great price, clean rooms, amazing location. We HIGHLY recommend this establishment! THANK YOU NIKKI!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Donald

My partner and I didn’t want to spend out the wazoo but wanted somewhere comfortable to stay. The place was tidy, but had a little bit of wear to it. Check in and check out was a breeze and staff were friendly and accommodating. If you’re used to city noise (we’re from Seattle) the streetcar shouldn’t be much of an issue. We stayed three nights and felt perfectly safe around the area. Totally recommend Ovation, the coffee spot right across the street. Super convenient spot for hopping on a bus or streetcar to wherever you wanna go! I plan on staying here again!

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2025

Taneal

Great bang for your buck. It was in a good location walking distance for all kinds of stuff. We went to Q restaurant for dinner, OMG so yummy if you want a high end dinner!
THANK YOU PORTLAND until next time 😊

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Andrew

The staff was amazing ..nice a quiet..awesome pizza place next door..next time in Portland i will be staying here 100%

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Excellent buy downtown

Front desk staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. Hotel is dated, but clean and functional. It's a great buy, and the location is ideal to get to PSU, food carts, and downtown. Ovation coffee across the street. Transit is right there, getting across the river is easy. The streetcar out front is really not that loud. As others have stated, some of the free parking spots are between columns and are incredibly hard to park between. Recommend an economy size rental car and a spotter. Barring that, there's cheap enough parking in the area.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Aug 2025

Cynthia

Did not provide hairdryer. But listed there’s a hairdryer

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Hank

Amazing stay. For the price :, safe, clean, inviting , friendly .

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2025

James

Good place to stay on a budget. Nice area.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

04 Aug 2025

Carolyn

Train noise every 20 minutes. Poor parking availability. Room was merely adequate… Not as pictured.

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2025

darryl

I liked that you need to have a key card to access the building. So no uninvited guests knocking at the door.
The parking leaves a lot to be desired. Parking is under the motel and the entrance and parking spaces are very narrow and very difficult to navigate. Each space has 2 pillars you have to back through. So tight you most likely have to turn in your mirrors. And with access from both ends of the garage the potential for a for rea headache of a gridlock willhaunt your dreams. Extended air crew cab pick-ups, forget about it.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025

francisco eduardo

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Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

You get what you pay for...

The staff was super nice and the lobby was clean. The room smelled awful, and there were stains of different colors and consistencies ALL over the floor and bathroom. The max went by every half hour or so, so it was super loud. This was one of the cheaper motels in the area so you get what you pay for I suppose.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2025

Douglas

Located in middle of Portland State University campus. Light-rail, street cars and busses right outside the motel on two sides. (Very inexpensive, too) Its an older building but well maintained. Nothing fancy. Great for visiting PSU

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Alyssa

The folks working the desk were very nice and helpful and while nothing was stand out this is a value inn for a reason. It was clean, convenient and work perfectly for having a place to stay for a night. Would recommend.

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2025

Michelle

Free and easy parking. Great location. Room smelled unpleasant (possibly animal or urine). Very noisy (guests and outside).

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

mei

Good

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2025

Patty

Worth a try!

Great location and price. A little older, but perfect if you're on the go.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

stephen

We liked the place.

Great staff, great location.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2025

Tao

Location is good

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2025

Zheng

Good location! Parking space could be small for medium size vehicle. Noisy as there is railway nearby.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2025

Erica

This inn was in a great spot. Easy walking distance to a great ramen shop. It was very easy to find. Just look for the Catholic Church. FREE parking. The room was a little shabby, the fridge didn’t really work well, BUT, the beds were very comfortable, the AC ran cold and the bathroom was very clean. So no complaints. The staff was efficient, polite and kind.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

30 Jun 2025

Roxie

Door had been kicked in at one point. Big carpet stains looked like blood stains and on wall. Rented 3 rooms greasy dirty headboards in one room. Huge carpet stains in other two rooms. Very few parking spaces and if you drove a truck you had to pay to stay in nearby garage.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2025

Alison

very friendly front desk staff!

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2025

Curran

Great price, room was ok and clean. But the streetcar goes right by the building and makes it noisy sometimes

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2025

Jesse

The Staff was very helpful and friendly. the room was a nice size for the money. It was clean.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Dedrea

No complaints. Nice size room, clean. Convenient. Parking is tight though. Larger truck's beware. Weak and noisy AC.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2025

David

Staff care earns rave reviews

This is the perfect example where triumph of customer service, and of personal human decency by staff, compensates for any perceived deficiencies in a property.

This is a budget property. If you have illusions of snooty, uniformed bellhops, snarky concierges behind marbled desks, and enormous lobbies with Tiffany stained glass domes . . . . your nose may turn up and your heart may sink, because this place is a solidly built motel for regular folks. If you're a snob, chase the Ritz-Carlton, not far away.

Two things make this place special: Location and, above all, its staff.

A block away is PSU. It sits right on a streetcar line that will take you anywhere. The property has free parking (but it is in short supply, best call and ask). 15 minutes of pleasant walking takes you anywhere in the downtown district and a bit further goes to the Pearl and adjacent districts. There are superb food trucks a block or so away (Portland helped popularize food truck culture a few years back).

But the staff make this place. I am tempted to say I have never seen such kindness and supportive attitude in an accommodation before. So totally above and beyond the call, it was amazing. During my stay at the hotel, I needed assistance a number of times, and Nicky, Nicole and others jumped at the chance to help me and my partner when we were in need. We were just amazed!

Just for this reason alone, I would give this property 100 stars if I could. I could not possibly recommend more highly.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

27 May 2025

Mashayla

The room had a very pungent smoke smell despite being a smoke free property. Parking was impossible; a car was blocking the entrance our entire stay, the spots were tiny, and the steep entrance made it impossible to not scrape the bottom of your vehicle.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2025

Elisse

Great little hotel for a bargain

This place was clean and quiet with free parking. It isn't fancy and doesn't have any of the \"upgrades\", but it's clean, well-maintained and the staff is kind. For the downtown location, I felt safe and that my car was secure. For a simple, no-frills stay, I think this was probably the best I've ever stayed at. Will definitely stay here again!

Friends_and_family Family