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The Mark Spencer

3.0 of 5
409 South-West 11th Ave., Portland, OR 97205
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Ranked #19 of 127 hotels in Portland
4.5 of 5 stars 374 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Pearl district(20)
  • Continental breakfast(16)
  • Great location(10)
  • Afternoon tea(9)
  • Rooms are clean(6)
  • Whole Foods(6)
  • Friendly and helpful(6)
  • Very good(5)
  • Front desk staff(3)
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2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 NEW

The staff is very accommodating and recommended a discount (beyond the already reasonable rates) we didn't know we could have. The rooms are nothing lavish, but clean, quiet, and the location is great. They have a nice continental breakfast, cookies at tea time, and a wine tasting at cocktail hour. Very civilized. More

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Jogoagain
Seattle, Washington
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

I was really impressed with the level of service and friendliness of the staff. Location is great - walking distance to lots of restaurants and shops. The hotel is undergoing some updates; though clean and comfortable, will benefit from all the improvements since some finishes seem a little worn. More

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Michele S
Devine TX
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

My stay at The Mark Spencer Hotel was very nice. From check-in, to the room, to the view of Downtown Portland, to the breakfasts, to check-out I have nothing but good things to say. I am looking forward to go back. . . . . . . . More

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carlie45
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

We will stay again and take advantage of a full kitchen. Although walking distance to many great restaurants. More

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32847Apps
Palm Springs, California
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15 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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Hotel was well located for walking to many of the great, hip spots, bars and near Powell Books. For the money, this was the best choice in that area. Room was a 1 Bedroom Apartment with small kitchen, mid-sized refrigerator, Living Room, Bed and Bath. Upper Floors would be better to get away from the street and partying crowd noise... More

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Tricia P
Vancouver, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

We were able to check in at 10am on our day of arrival which was a huge bonus. We were travelling with our dog and so we expected a "less nice" room, which is what we normally get at most hotels but our room was great and Zoey was welcomed with her name on the chalkboard at reception. The location... More

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colt123
Vancouver, WA
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57 reviews
104 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

My husband and I spent last night at the Mark Spencer as part of an "Arts Package". The deal includes free parking in their underground garage, one night's stay, and tickets to a play. The package is a great deal, much cheaper than if you bought tickets and hotel stay separately. Staff were very helpful, professional and friendly. Although old,... More

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Polly505
San Francisco, California
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

This was my second time at The Mark Spencer, and I loved it as much as my first visit in July. Both times I booked through Expedia in combination with my flight. The location is great, near the Pearl District restaurants, downtown, and other sites such as the Portland Art Museum. Getting around on public transit was also easy from... More

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Geraldine M
Vancouver, Canada
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Right downtown. Close to Powell's, and a short walk to the art museum. Help-yourself good breakfast. Espresso/tea/hot choc available at any time in the lobby. Wine-tasting and tea and cookies are included. Most rooms have full kitchen. My only complaint was the squeaky floor boards. We were fine on the top floor but I think if you're in a lower... More

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mud21
canada
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25 reviews
12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

The staff was very helpful and friendly, the location was perfect: in the heart of Portland walking distance from everything: shopping, bars, cafes, restaurants, the bookstores, Pearl District etc... The rooms are clean and nice albeit in a retro-charm sorta way. The rooms are comfortable but a little crowded - they have kitchenettes though! The lobby has daily teas/wine tasting/... More

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Address: 409 South-West 11th Ave., Portland, OR 97205

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