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McMenamins Crystal HotelvsAce Hotel Portland
Crystal Hotel and Ace Hotel Portland are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Ace Hotel Portland is the choice of most reviewers compared to Crystal Hotel. Ace Hotel Portland has a TripExpert Score of 91 with recommendations from 17 reviewers like Fodor's, Gayot and Condé Nast Traveler.
McMenamins Crystal Hotel
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Oyster
Zagat Frommer's Frommer's
303 SW 12th Ave., Portland, OR
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "Room furnishings that blend Grateful Dead–inspired psychedelia with the interior of a Victorian boudoir can only mean one thing." Full review
Frommer's "Like the Ace , the Crystal epitomizes a certain Portland aesthetic that is basic, down-to-earth, and inexpensive." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 51 small, song-themed rooms at the upper-middle-range Crystal Hotel in downtown Portland embody the quirkiness that defines this city." Full review
Zagat "Quirky hotel with dining & a bar." Full review
Frommer's "The Crystal epitomizes a certain Portland aesthetic that is basic, down-to-earth. In fact, the rooms with shared bathrooms at the Crystal are the best deals in town." Full review
Frommer's "Rooms named after famous musicians who have hit the stage at the Ballroom...staying here gives you same-night access to otherwise sold-out shows. Al's Den in the basement hosts more live music" Full review
Ace Hotel Portland Frommer's
Concierge Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Star Service
Gayot
Afar Magazine
Not For Tourists Show All Reviews
1022 SW Stark Street, Portland, OR 97205
From $165/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Bauhaus meets industrial salvage center at this überhip hotel a block away from Powell's City of Books." Full review
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Ask for a room in back if you're a light sleeper.
Concierge "The Ace Hotel is ground zero for Portland's hipsters."
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If sleep is important to you, ask for a quiet room off the street.
OysterMid-Range
"The Ace Hotel Portland has as many quirky, bohemian characteristics as its sister properties in New York and Palm Springs." Full review
DK Eyewitness "After a complete renovation, the former Clyde Hotel has a mix of original 1912 details and a stylishly austere, modern look."
Rough Guide "Affordable boutique hotel with amenities like flat-screen TVs, in-room murals and other fun art, wi-fi, a photo booth and convenient location two blocks from Powell’s Books."
Fodor's "The quintessential Portland hotel, Ace makes the "hipster" aesthetic available to anyone and... positions you well to enjoy all downtown has to offer." Full review
Star Service "Filled with local flair, the hotel is itself in a colorful corner of the city across from the gay bars of Stark Street." Full review
Gayot "A few of the old hotels in downtown Portland are cheap and seedy. This one --- hooray! --- is affordable and charming."
Afar Magazine "The Ace Hotel has all the trappings of a done-up PDX scene." Full review
Not For Tourists "Great location. Hipster friendly."
