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In the world of hospitality, there are a few unexpected places in which timeless European flair, cultured style and Old World courtesy are vibrantly alive. These lasting impressions are also accompanied by a profound respect for another very precious aspect: your comfort. Welcome to The Mark Spencer Hotel, an exceptional value in the hub of the city.
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The Mark Spencer Hotel garners praise for its clean rooms and charming atmosphere, with guests often highlighting the stylish decor and comfortable ambiance. While the hotel's central location is consistently lauded for its proximity to local attractions and convenience, some guests have noted issues with noise and lighting in the rooms.
The amenities, including kitchenettes and a popular wine hour, contribute to an enhanced stay experience. Although the majority of travelers are delighted with the friendly service and find the hotel to offer great value, a few have encountered lapses in housekeeping and service.
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Convenient
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Charming
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Comfortable
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Exceptional
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Mixed
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Friendly
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Well-appointed
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We stayed at the Washington Plaza Apartments, the sister hotel, which had their entrance around the corner from the main entrance and front desk.
The suite was clean and tidy but a little Spartan, but we weren't there for the decor. There was a full kitchenette with a fridge and freezer, microwave and electric stove, plus dishes, cutlery and a couple of pots. The bed was large and very comfortable. We had a leak from the base of the toilet (nothing nasty) and when we reported it it was fixed that same day while we were out. The front desk staff were extremely helpful. I needed to use the on-site laundry (also clean and tidy) and they were able to make change for me and sell me a package of detergent, and when my partner had a dress seam give way, they provided a sewing kit so we could fix it.
The downtown location was a few short blocks from a number of places we wanted to visit, and we discovered that the TriMet streetcar to the airport was a fairly short walk from the hotel, and cost us less than 5 dollars between us - a huge difference from the 60 dollars US we were charged by the taxi that took us downtown.
Overall, it was a good experience and I'd stay there again.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Responded 27 Jul 2024
Thank You for your fantastic review! We are delighted you enjoyed visiting us, though it looks like the details of your accommodations may be about another location. We encourage you to share your thoughts on their page, and hope you will come back to see us so that we can further show you all that we have to offer. Guest Relations Manager
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First, the bad. Our original room was just above a Pride street festival that ran Fri., Sat., and Sunday nights from 5-ish until midnight with pounding electronic music throughout those evenings. After the first night, we asked for a different room and were given one as soon as it was ready. No fuss, no muss.
The staff were great, the room (king bed with a kitchenette) was sizeable, comfortable, and quite nice. The bar fridge had a small freezer that was so full of frost that the door was frozen open and we would have had to defrost it to get it working properly. Similarly, the bathroom vent (there's no actual fan) was fairly dirty with accumulated fluff. However, those are minor issues and we'd stay there again in a heartbeat.
The daily rate for this hotel was affordable and the location put us right in the heart of downtown so we could walk everywhere quite comfortably. They also had a Happy Hour with crackers, cheese, and a few wines to choose from each day from 5 - 6. We did not use the exercise room or the coffee shop next door, but they're there for next time.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Mark Spencer Hotel
Responded 28 Jul 2024
It was wonderful having you join us on your trip to Portland. We are thrilled our hospitable team left a memorable impression on you, and we appreciate you mentioning our spacious accommodations, excellent value, and fantastic location. Your feedback about the fridge and bathroom vent will be shared with the respective teams to ensure they are promptly addressed. The next time you stay with us, we encourage you to visit the infamous Powell's Book Store and the Travel Portland Visitor Information Center that just opened on our block! Thank you for your review, and we look forward to your return. Guest Relations Manager
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This is a very comfortable hotel with staff who go completely out of their way to make a tired traveller feel very comfortable indeed. My corner room was huge and comfortable with everything I needed capped off with the most comfy bed I've slept in for weeks and fully working A/C [weirdly not a given these days]. Kitchenette was handy. Wine and cheese a delight. The hotel is close to Powells, has good transport connections and food choices near by.
The staff they were great. Well starting with the man who came to the cab to get my bag into the hotel. Check in itself was efficient and friendly. The cleaner always greeted me and the guy who served wine and cheese coped with me. Advice from the front of house staff was useful - especially that from Anthony.
Well recommended.
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Room Tip:Pay that bit extra for a corner room. Views are fascinating.
There is a guest laundry in the...
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Mark Spencer Hotel
Responded 20 Nov 2024
Penny, Thank you for your incredible review and recommendation. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at The Mark Spencer. We will be sure to pass along your compliments to Anthony as well as the rest of our staff. It will surely make their day. It was truly a pleasure to have you with us, and we hope to welcome you back on your next trip to Portland. Guest Relations Manager
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The Mark Spencer Hotel must be one of the best hotels for the cost in Portland. For what we paid (under $100 in late January) we couldn't have been happier. I've paid twice that for hotels I was half as happy with. The room was clean and mostly new and in great condition. We appreciated the garage underneath the hotel for only $32/night (better price than most hotels in the area and much safer than leaving the rental car on the street). And the service here was great. Kind of an old school feel, not cold and modern, but charming and cozy. Appreciated the wine & cheese hour and the fancy restroom in the lobby. We'd stay here again.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Mark Spencer Hotel
Responded 1 Feb 2025
Angela, It was such a pleasure welcoming you to Mark Spencer Hotel! We're thrilled you found your stay so well-priced, and we appreciate you mentioning our impeccable facilities, exemplary service, and thoughtful amenities. The next time you join us, we encourage you to take full advantage of our convenient location and check out Portland's Theatre and Pearl Districts nearby. Thank you for your perfect rating, and we hope you return soon! Guest Relations Manager
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I loved the hotel for its location downtown, within walking distance of several restaurants that were recommended to me. The room was lovely and SO QUIET, you'd never know you were in the downtown of a city based on zero noise while inside the room. Bed and bedding were high quality and the products provided by the hotel were also high quality.
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Responded 4 May 2024
Thank you so much for your great review. We are so glad you enjoyed your relaxing quiet stay at The Mark Spencer. We love our area too and hope you will make another visit soon, whether it is to visit the famous Powell's Book Store or to enjoy some of the incredible restaurants just minutes from our location. There are always reasons to return to Portland and we hope you'll stay with us when you do. Sincerely, Guest Relations Manager
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Nice hotel in a great location, surrounded by the Pearl District with it's shopping and a large selection of restaurants. We booked a Master Suite room since there was 3 of us. It is one of the largest rooms in the hotel. Booked it with a prepaid rate which was a great deal. The nicely appointed suite had 2 rooms with a large king bed and a sleeper sofa in the living room. There is also a small kitchenette. The king bed was very plush and comfy. I would have given the hotel a 5 Star rating if the mattress on the sleeper bed was more comfortable, it was pretty bad. Bathroom was small but very nice. One thing they should point out, is right now, they don't have daily cleaning services, but they say you can get fresh towels perhaps from the front desk. We stayed only one day so it didn't matter to us. Overall a great experience.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Mark Spencer Hotel
Responded 19 Jul 2023
Gary, When traveling to Portland, there are many options to choose from, and we are thrilled that you chose us. Thank you so much for highlighting everything from our prime location and comfy, well-equipped accommodations. We hope that you got plenty of R&R. With so much to do nearby, we hope you had a blast checking it all out. It would be an honor to welcome you back to Mark Spencer Hotel. Guest Relations Manager
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Wifi is the worst I’ve ever experienced. Only pockets in the room get a little WIFI, it disconnects constantly, and the speed itself is very slow.
In 2024 WiFi is one of the most important things I need. I had to work from the room and it was basically not possible. What exactly am I paying for?
The rest of the room was fine although the bed is extremely soft, so warning to folks who like a firm mattress. The folks who work here are very sweet
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Don’t come here if you need to rely on WiFi even a little bit. + The connectivity to cell towers...
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Mark Spencer Hotel
Responded 26 Oct 2024
Christopher, We appreciate your feedback, and we're glad our friendly staff made you feel welcome. However, we apologize for any issues with the WiFi and beds. We'll pass your comments along to our team to ensure these matters are promptly addressed, and we hope you'll consider staying with us again should you be back in the area. Guest Relations Manager
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I really like the fact that the lower part of each window could be opened in such a way that rain would not come in. I just turned the AC off for the whole stay and enjoyed the fresh air. Microwave and empty fridge were also handy as was the nearness of Whole Foods. I could keep my own healthy life style on this trip.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Mark Spencer Hotel
Responded 15 Aug 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We were very grateful for the opportunity to host you at Mark Spencer Hotel. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your room's amenities and that you were able to keep up with your routine while staying with us. Being a part of your wonderful stay is a great compliment. We hope you will keep us in mind for the future, as we would love for you to come back and spend some more time with us! Guest Relations Manager
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This is a very good value, with well appointed rooms , a great location adjacent to the Pearl district, close to downtown shopping, and near public transportation stops. Quality restaurants are also nearby.The staff staff were friendly and helpful. We would book this hotel again.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Mark Spencer Hotel
Responded 11 Jun 2023
Tom, Delivering exceptional hospitality and providing comfortable accommodations are always our goals, so we are delighted to hear about your experience. Our team trusts you had a fantastic trip to the area, and we would be happy to serve you again. Guest Relations Manager
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Ever since Covid hit. I have been looking for accommodations that give me a little more space for times when I might feel more comfortable getting takeout. I knew that would be especially true after an over 10-hour drive from the Bay Area when we just enjoyed our takeout Nong Khao Man Gai in PJ's while watching Coco on the big screen TV.
Trying to find that while being centrally located ended up being a bigger challenge than expected as I noticed so many of the rooms available in most of the hotels, I was interested in were really small.
Mark Spencer ended up meeting my requirements perfectly, offering a range of rooms from the smaller standard to larger suites to choose from. For only a $40 per night difference, I went for the executive king suite which has a private bedroom plus a living room with a fully equipped kitchen offering dishes, a couple of pots, microwave, and a small stovetop. While we didn't actually cook, I did boil some hot water often for tea and took advantage of those real dishes and real utensils and replated our takeout or leftovers. It probably saved us close to the $40 per night not wasting our leftovers while reducing food waste.
I loved that they offer a discount on the parking fee for hybrids. My only complaint was the spaces in the parking garage underneath the hotel were quite small so may be a challenge maneuvering if it is full and we did get blocked with an unattended construction truck at the garage exit. Luckily, we were not in a hurry.
Because of Covid, they have discontinued their continental breakfast and afternoon tea and cookies but with so many great options around, it is not a huge inconvenience. They are centrally located just a block away from Powell's City of Books and another block from there to Screen Door's new Pearl District location and so many wonderful restaurants and even a Whole Foods to pick up local Stumptown coffee, chocolates, and jams to bring home.
I would definitely choose Mark Spencer again the next time I find myself in Portland.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Mark Spencer Hotel
Responded 8 Jul 2022
Joyce, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your stay at Mark Spencer Hotel. It is fantastic to hear that you liked our well-equipped, spacious accommodations and found our location convenient for enjoying the local area. Please come back and see us again when you are next in the city. General Manager
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Yes it is. I felt comfortable walking around. The area is very clean, no trash on the street, no homeless that I could see. I have to admit, from what I seen about Portland, I was a little apprehensive about staying downtown, but the location of the Mark Spencer is like staying in a different world. There were some great restaurants around the area. Jake's famous crawfish, McMenamins, Cheryl's on 12th. There is a cute little wine shop around the corner on 13th called Pacific Northwest Beer & Wine. If you don't mind walking, there is a great place called Von Ebert Brewing that we ate at. It's a great little area.
6:30a.m. until about 10:00 AM (not sure about the exact end time whether or not you can take food back to the room). Some guest rooms have kitchenettes, and the breakfast area has plenty of seating.
There are more places to choose from in the Portland area.
PRICE RANGE
₹8,999 - ₹15,855 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
the mark spencer hotel portland, mark spencer portland
LOCATION
United StatesOregonPortlandDowntown
NUMBER OF ROOMS
101
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