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Reviews of The Mark Spencer Hotel 3 stars

409 Southwest 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205, United States

#13 of 137 hotels in Portland

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2586 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Most enjoyable and economical
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location was great, room clean, spacious and quiet. Staff pleasant and helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Really enjoyed my stay, would recommend this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I would have enjoyed a hot water jug in room.

    Location was excellent, no need for for taxis around the city Centre, close to Powell's bookstore. high quality restaurants in immediate area. Very reasonable price.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Nice charming hotel downtown near everything.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were kind of depending on the pull-out couch as one of our beds and it was totally unusable. Totally sloped in the middle so we had no choice but to sleep on the couch not pulled out.

    Great area, right downtown near all of the restaurants and shops. Beautiful hotel with old charm but updated at the same time. Would stay here again just won’t use the pull out couch.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Such a great spot! Will absolutely be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive Double Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is right in downtown, so we did see some folks using drugs close to the entrance. But that has nothing to do with the hotel itself.

    Loved how quiet our room was! We were so cozy.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    A very enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premiere Corner King with Kitchen
    • Stayed 6 nights

    When booking our extra night an additional deposit was taken. Despite the first deposit being received within days, we are still awaiting the second deposit. There could have been more places to hang damp towels.

    We were very happy with our stay at The Mark Spencer Hotel. The room was large and the kitchen provided everything we needed. The bed was comfortable and the addition of the robes was lovely. We found the use of their laundry facilities really helpful. The reception staff were very friendly and helped us with a good rate when booking an addtional night. The location was also ideal.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Right around the corner from Powells
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No ADA access. So you have to drag your luggage up two small flights of stairs before you reach check in. Elevators are TINY and slow. The hotel is very old so there's that My heat didn't really work. The AC was nice however. No niche in the shower for my products No premium channels or PBS on the TV (not really a negative just a personal thing I have)

    Great location, a block from Powells Real mini casement window that opened up, no screen tho. Has a coin laundry in the basement, no coins? Download the app they have on the washer. It's $2 for each Very well sound proofed. Can't hear anything unless the window is open and that's street noise. Mini fridge in room. Great water pressure, although it's a rain showerhead

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely would come back again if we were in Portland
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom would benefit with some more storage options .

    Perfect location - its a short walk to powels book store and some of the best breweries in downtown. We got a suite which was spacious , quiet and the front desk was very helpful with all suggestions for a short stay . Also loved the wine happy hour :)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Good and staff is friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Queen
    • Stayed 1 night

    No included bfast

    Staff friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    I will book again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff could have been a little nicer. Not a single thank you or how was your stay when checking out.

    Nice clean room. Very comfortable bed. Conveniently located to everything I needed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Difficulty opening sliding (pocket) bathroom door, empty body gel container in shower, exterior window looking on to a wall and another room

    Quiet, downtown location, pleasant staff, parking, comfortable bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    Made our trip to Portland more enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premiere Corner King with Kitchen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No restaurant on premises. But there are good choices quite nearby..

    Spacious and comfy room. Near good restaurants.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Extremely welcoming hotel.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Master Suite
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything. Nothing to remark.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    We enjoyed our stay and will come back to this hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would like an in room coffee machine. Don’t want to come down to lobby at 2am for coffee/ tea when I can’t sleep. Due to a very loud noise somewhere outside. Not the fault of the hotel.

    Has been updated recently and looks very nice. Very clean great upbeat staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    carpets perhaps need dry cleaning. Bathroom was not very comfortable as water exit was slow.

    its location and staff were both superb.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough hot water

    Bed cozy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Great Place for a City Stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The parking garage is first come, first serve and it was full by the time we checked in. Luckily the front desk staff had a couple of other nearby garages to recommend and it worked out being cheaper to park a couple blocks away in a public garage.

    The location is perfect. Centrally located to great restaurants, Powells's, and other fun stores. We got a complimentary room upgrade too, which was super exciting. The wine hour from 5pm-6pm was a nice bonus.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Give the Mark Spencer at try, you may get hooked on staying there everytime:)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A breakfast, included with the room would be nice for those days you get up early, and the excellent local eating places are not open yet.

    The ambiance of the hotel as it was built long ago, yet updated to modern conveniences inside, give it a certain charm that's hard to replicate. Staff is friendly and helpful, and the location is perfect being in the Pearl District of downtown Portland.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premiere Corner King with Kitchen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff. Bonus happy hour!!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Great spot to stay. We came back a few days later on the way home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Would have been nice to have coffee and tea available in the room (was available 24/7 in the lobby).

    Staff very friendly and helpful, gave us an upgrade to a corner room, which was very nice. Good location, close to Powell's Books and many restaurants close by. Comfortable bed. Five minute taxi ride from train station.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Great staff, location, beds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    More detailed cleaning around edges and behind furniture. This separates a good hotel from a great hotel. Also might help with the smells as you open the door to your room.

    Location it’s awesome, happy hour is lovely, great artwork and comfortable beds

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That we didn't think to get the late check out.

    Location, rooms, amenities, the view! Solid walls didn't hear anything or anyone else. The food, bars, and activities are endless. It will become our go to when we are staying downtown.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Beautiful hotel in a safe and clean area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no breakfast, just complementary coffee and tee.

    One of the best and believe or not, cheapest hotel, we ever stayed at in USA. Perfect location, in downtown Portland and one block away from the well known, Powell’s City of Books. Nice room with a beautiful bathroom. Parking garage paid extra, but it wasn’t so much compared to other hotels.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Master Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were only there one night, so everything was fine.

    Nice clean room, comfy beds, great service from Staff. Early check in was appreciated.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Beyond my expectations !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Great location. Close to many good restaurants. Only few minutes walk to Powell’s Books. Spacious and super clean room. Quiet at night. The pictures on web make the hotel look quite old while the real place is in very good conditions. Friendly staffs.

    Stayed in April 2024

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