Hostelling International - Northwest Portland HostelvsMcMenamins Crystal Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Crystal Hotel ranks slightly better than Hostelling International - Northwest Portland Hostel. Crystal Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 76 with endorsements from 4 sources such as Oyster, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Hostelling International - Northwest Portland Hostel
425 NW 18th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
From $43/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide
"Located in a nineteenth-century home in Northwest Portland. Contains espresso bar, free wi-fi, kitchen and fireplace. Dorms $25–28, private rooms."
Lonely Planet
"Perfectly located... Dorms are spacious and private rooms can be as nice as in hotels, though all share outside bathrooms." Full review
Frommer's
"This Hostel International (HI) complex consists of five adjacent properties—the newest one opened in 2017—clustered around an outdoor courtyard-lounge area that’s great for late-night hanging out." Full review
McMenamins Crystal Hotel
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
Oyster
Upper-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