Overview

4.5

179 reviews

Excellent60%
Very good27%
Average9%
Poor2%
Terrible2%

Travellers talk about

“soaking pool” (22 reviews)

“room bar” (6 reviews)

“courtyard restaurant” (5 reviews)

LOCATION

5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211-7302

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Rick V

Hood River, Oregon

5351

Reviewed 16 January 2018

Consistently Awesome!!!

I really enjoy the food at the McMenamins Kennedy School. Been here multiple times with different people and groups and no matter where I eat or drink here, It's always a fantastic experience! Love the smoking bar with high end cigars and my favorite area...More

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Greg808

Farmingdale, New York

8925

Reviewed 24 October 2017 via mobile

Pricey but worth it!!

Came here 2pm with a hangover and drank mimosas and ate a delicious breakfast! This place treated us like royalty, I’ll go back in a heartbeat.

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RSNN

Portland, Oregon

672148

Reviewed 24 October 2017

An Old School Where Drinking Is Allowed

The Kennedy School is quite a unique place. And old school that was converted into a cool McMenamins establishment that comprises many places all in one. A Hotel, a Theater, A restaurant, and an assortment of various bars, a gift shop, and more. I wandered...More

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Niels Holst T

42

Reviewed 18 October 2017 via mobile

Interesting hotel

This old school is made into a quirky hotel. Its like being in a fantasy world. The style is somewhere between art deco and fairytale. The room very small with a wash basin in the room, and seperate toilet and shower. Although there are lots...More

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Jola25161

Eugene, Oregon

122

Reviewed 3 October 2017

Family mid-morning breakfast -- My wife and I, our daughter and her young son

We planned a family get together over a mid morning breakfast. The atmosphere was conducive to relaxation -- the staff were VERY efficient and friendly and certainly knew the ins and outs of the extensive menu. What started out as a quick chat and breakfast...More

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Thank you, Thank you! What a wonderful compliment, we will be sure to share your feedback with our team. We hope to see you again. Cheers!

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EleanoreE

Baltimore, Maryland

203

Reviewed 22 August 2017

Probably best for drinks and lunch, not so much a dinner place

We recently ate at McMenamins on a busy Friday night. The day before I had called the restaurant to see if they took reservations; I was told they did not but that if I arrived around 6:30 we should not have a problem getting a...More

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Thank you for your review. We are sorry that there were difficulties with getting a table and an accurate wait time. We will address these issues with our team. We hope to see you again.

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Kim M

496

Reviewed 20 August 2017

Funky fun!

Not your ordinary hotel accommodation by any means! We did not stay here, but ventured over to look at the unique building and to enjoy some drinks and nibbles. What fun! Everyone seemed truly happy - whether a guest, a visitor or an employee! Looks...More

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Thank you very much for your kind review. We hope to see you again. Cheers!

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WAOM

Baltimore, Maryland

22063

Reviewed 3 July 2017 via mobile

Quirky venue for satisfying dinner

Seated in the shade of an umbrella in the courtyard, we had a delightful dinner with fun and attentive service. This is a quirky restaurant/hotel/entertainment venue, and should we visit again it's a strong consideration for lodging. There's easy parking in the back and rambling...More

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Thank you for your review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit and meal. We hope to see you again. Cheers! Mel Jensen General Manager McMenamins Kennedy School

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Jill L

17960

Reviewed 25 June 2017

What a Fun Surprise

Staff The staff at this location are very friendly and polite. They are helpful when you need answers to questions. Atmosphere Where do I begin. The entire location was extremely clean and well maintained. It was so fun roaming through the halls snooping around. The...More

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We thank you so much for your outstanding and thorough review. We hope to see you again. Cheers, Mel Jensen General Manager McMenamins Kennedy School

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Buzz50

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

78

Reviewed 25 May 2017 via mobile

Comfy, Pleasant & Magical

We just completed a 2 nite stay while in town to see our son. His apartment is downtown, east river side and Kennedy is just a 15 minute drive NW about midway between PDX and downtown. Wonderful, small, quaint home neighborhood, good for walks. Like...More