McMenamins Crystal HotelvsResidence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Pearl District
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Crystal Hotel ranks marginally better than Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District. Crystal Hotel comes in at #24 in Portland with accolades from 4 reviewers such as Zagat, Oyster and Frommer's.
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
Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Pearl District
1150 NW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
From $103/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"Opened in spring 2014, this sleek, six-floor, all-suites hotel is the trendy Pearl District's first hotel." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District is an attractive hotel that opened in 2014 in the Pearl District near to Union Station." Full review