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Lion and the Rose Victorian Guest HousevsMcMenamins Crystal Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. Overall, Crystal Hotel scores marginally better than Lion and the Rose Victorian Guest House. Crystal Hotel scores 76 with accolades from 4 sources including Oyster, Frommer's and Zagat.
Lion and the Rose Victorian Guest House
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Fodor's
Gayot
Frommer's
1810 N.E. 15th Ave., Portland, OR 97212
From $210/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Meeting Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast buffet
Insight Guides "This bed and breakfast is Victorian to the hilt. One room has a turret, another a claw-foot tub."
Lonely Planet "Located at the edge of upscale Irvington, this turreted Queen Anne mansion is almost over the top with its fine antiques and flowery decoration." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Located in the leafy, historic Irvington neighborhood, it’s a short walk from restaurants, shops, and MAX light rail."
Fodor's "The wonderfully friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable innkeepers make sure that you feel perfectly at home." Full review
Gayot "This huge Queen Anne home stands out, even in the upscale historical Irvington neighborhood."
Frommer's "This imposing Queen Anne-style Victorian inn, located in the historic Irvington District a block off Northeast Broadway, is a real gem." Full review
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If you have problems climbing stairs, ask for the ground floor's Rose Room, which has a whirlpool tub, or the Victorian apartment, which is on the basement level.
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
