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McMenamins Kennedy SchoolvsHi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection
Both McMenamins Kennedy School and The Hi-Lo, Autograph Collection are praised by expert writers. On balance, McMenamins Kennedy School is the choice of most professionals compared to The Hi-Lo, Autograph Collection. McMenamins Kennedy School is ranked #12 in Portland with recommendations from 10 sources such as Not For Tourists, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
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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
Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection Frommer's Oyster
The Telegraph
320 SW Stark Street, Portland, OR 97204
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "The sophisticated and stylish Hi-Lo opened in summer 2017 in the 1910 Oregon Pioneer Building." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Housed inside Portland's historic Oregon Pioneer Building in the downtown area, the property combines industrial elements like rutted concrete walls with softly hued, mid-century-inspired decor. " Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This Millennial-friendly hotel aims to capture the best of both 'high' and 'low' culture, with a low-key vibe but high standards." Full review
