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McMenamins Kennedy SchoolvsHotel Lucia
Hotel Lucia and McMenamins Kennedy School are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel Lucia scores significantly higher than McMenamins Kennedy School. Hotel Lucia comes in at 90 with accolades from 14 sources such as Not For Tourists, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.
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Frommer's
5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97211
From $99/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This former elementary school is now home to a hotel... restaurant with great garden courtyard, several bars, a microbrewery and movie theater." Full review
Travel + Leisure "if you want to get any sleep at all, be sure to ask for a room overlooking the “quiet courtyard.”" Full review
DK Eyewitness "Whimsically decorated and furnished with antiques, classrooms-turned-guestrooms still have their chalkboards and clocks, but now they also have private bathrooms."
Rough Guide "Unique rooms in a refurbished 1915 schoolhouse with chalkboards and cloakrooms, plus modern appointments."
Fodor's "In a renovated elementary school in northeast Portland, this may well be one of the most unusual (and awesome) hotels you'll ever encounter." Full review
Gayot "The walls are adorned with amazing art, from historical photos to mosaics to Indonesian wood panels."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"For those who ever harbored childhood fantasies of spending the night in their school ... then a night or two at this converted 1915 schoolhouse may very well be a dream come true." Full review
Not For Tourists "Former elementary school turned hipster hotel. As rad as it sounds."
Afar Magazine "Housed in a converted elementary school dating back to 1915, this sprawling hotel complex has long drawn out-of-towners and local Portlanders alike." Full review
Frommer's "There's colorful hand-painted art on the walls, a couch-filled movie-theater pub, a brewery, and a saltwater soaking pool outdoors...staying here will take you back to your school days" Full review
Hotel Lucia
Concierge Oyster Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Fodor's
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide Gayot Lonely Planet Not For Tourists Show All Reviews
400 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
From $94/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "The Lucia is the little black dress of the Portland hotel scene: versatile, elegant, and impeccably stylish."
OysterUpscale
"This artsy boutique hotel in downtown Portland is within walking distance of numerous attractions, and its sleek rooms are decorated in neutral tones." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Hip hotel with black-and-white photos on display and a quirky Thai room-service menu for late-night cravings. ." Full review
DK Eyewitness "With a sleek look, this stylish spot features high-tech touches, including high-speed wireless Internet, iPod recharging docks, and flat-screen televisions."
Fodor's "Comfy leather chairs adorn this nine-story European-style boutique hotel in the heart of downtown, within walking distance to Nordstrom, Powell's, and the MAX line." Full review
Star Service "This sibling of the Governor Hotel sidetracks its traditional kin with a trendy modern vibe that is edgier than any of Kimpton's Portland brood, including Vintage Plaza." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Hotel Lucia is a premier boutique hotel in downtown Portland with a gallery-like lobby and atrium, attentive staff, thoughtfully appointed rooms and prime location for exploring the city." Full review
Gayot "It may be near several other downtown hotels, but it goes for distinction by catering to the ironic Gen X-ers and arty boomers who appreciate digs with a sense of humor."
Lonely Planet "Those seeking luxurious tranquility in busy downtown Portland should head to this minimalist hotel." Full review
Not For Tourists "Local artists on the walls, perfect downtown location."
