We stayed at the Banfield while we worked a trade show in Portland. The first thing we noticed was that the whole motel smelled like urine. You know a hotel has a problem with smells when all of the vacant rooms have their windows open in order to air them out. As we checked in, a gentlman of a less than reputable nature offered the management $20 for every time they let him use their phone, which he had taken outside to conduct his 'business'. Management was nice, but maybe that was the problem, as there were broken down bicycles and shopping carts in the parking lot and near-homeless people hanging around the motel. I say near-homeless because the motel offers monthly rates. When we got to the room, it was clean enough, except for the urine smell and the suspicious stain (looked like it had been a blood stain) on the floor in front of the TV. We looked at the door and noticed that where there should have been a glass peephole, there was a hole with cotton balls stuffed in it. Not too reassuring. On the positive side, the bathroom was very clean and oddly new, given the rest of the motel's obvious disrepair and they did have free wi-fi. All in all, I would not reccomend staying there. It is worth it to spend the extra $20 a night so you don't have to air out your suitcase when you get home.

Much of his motel located near Interstate 84 in Portland is basically inhabited by on a permanent basis by very sad folks who actually live there year-round. If it weren't for the motel they would be homeless. I'm glad they have a place to stay, but unless you're looking for a reality check for you family, it isn't the kind of place you want to stay for a vacation.

We live in Portland and stayed here for a night while our elderly house was being re-plumbed from the ground up.

The staff were friendly and the rooms were clean enough for an average road-trip type stay.

Me and my boyfriend decided to stay at the Banfield after searching for reasonable hotels online. The room was about average size, nice big bed, tv, microwave, fridge and very friendly and helpful staff. It was walking distance to the MAX, shops, starbucks, pool hall, sushi, and a trader joes. Once you walk like 5 min to the MAX, it's only like a 10 min. ride to downtown.

Overall we were pleased, and would def. stay there again.

The Banfield is a clean, basic 1 star motel in the Hollywood district of Portland. Our room was a decent size and had two double beds, TV, microwave, fridge, alarm clock/radio, bathroom, storage and a copule of chairs.

Towels and soap are provided, but no shampoo or hair dryer. The room had a TV but the reception was a bit fuzzy on some channels. The room was cleaned every day, including new sheets and towels. The motel has plently of parking and is close to MAX (the train) and buses. Free coffee is provided, but you have to go to reception to get it. The staff were friendly and helpful. The pool was closed for winter.

Overall I had no bad experiences at this motel. Its not a fancy hotel, but it did serve all my needs, namely somewhere clean to sleep, relax and shower. Its close enough to downtown - about 15 min by train. I would recommend this place for families and budget travellers.