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McMenamins Kennedy School

3.5 star property

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5 bars/lounges
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
5 bars/lounges
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97211
  • Place, Concordia University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Alberta Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Alberta Rose Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (English Wing) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (English Wing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

McMenamins Kennedy School

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, 5 bars/lounges and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area and concierge services.
McMenamins Kennedy School offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub.
During your stay at McMenamins Kennedy School, you're just a quick walk from Alberta Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 5 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at The Courtyard Restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and 4 meeting rooms
  • 8 minutes by car from Portland Expo Center and 9 minutes from Oregon Convention Center
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 5 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 4 meeting rooms available. A hot tub, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at McMenamins Kennedy School. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3.5-star Portland hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The Courtyard Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered.
The Boiler Room Bar – On-site bar.
Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 10 to 20 per person
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cypress Room Bar
  • The Boiler Room Bar
  • The Courtyard Restaurant
  • The Detention Bar
  • The Honors Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday:
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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McMenamins Kennedy School Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 358 out of 513 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 513 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 513 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 513 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 513 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The eclectic style of the hotel, the food and the great bars
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charanjeet

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed often and we love this property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every single staff member was amazing. My room was both adorable and comfortable. I thought I would be sacrificing a bit of comfort for how cool it looked - and I'm okay with that. But it had it all. The bars were fun and every bartender was lovely. The milkshake I got delivered to my room at 9:30pm with a smile after an amazing pool soak really was the cherry on top. It was a perfect stay. Can't wait to come back with a friend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Tatia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve stayed at this location many times with no issues. Actually, it is one of my preferred locations to stay in Portland. McMenamins always has the most unique places to stay. During the stay the boiler was broken, which closed the soaking pool. We were not notified ahead of time and that was the primary reason to stay at this location. They did not offer any compensation. The staff at this location are always amazing. The fan pushes the heat down in the room, so it needs to run the entire time, but this one was loose and knocked the entire night and the rollaway made noise every time we moved shifted positions. I will be coming back to this location, as I am a diehard McMenamins customer, but I am very disappointed that they did not notify us ahead of time, as this is not a cheap place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kendra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
everyone is nice and organized, but there is a significant mustiness of the rugs and hallways. My allergies might mean that is our last stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geneice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean but small King room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiyuan

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique and fun place

Such a unique and fun experience. Everything needed is on site. We enjoyed a delicious lunch in the courtyard and a long soak in the soaking pool that evening. There are several bars on site as well as a movie theater.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at the Kennedy School. It was fun learning the history of the school and walking around enjoying the artwork and unique design. They had a very friendly culture and I especially enjoyed the soaking pool. It is an old building, so does not feature more modern amenities like a mini fridge, tv in rooms, or super updated bathrooms, but the culture and variety of other options like the bars and restaurants more than make up for it. I was also able to check my luggage early before check in, as well as after check out. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Kennedy School is a fun environment, and my family and I enjoyed our room very much. It was fun to go to a movie just down the hall! The grounds and community garden behind the parking lot are beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We always love the vibe and soaking pool at this location! Also,,, nice that you can roam around and eat and drink right on property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the first time I've stayed, but I have visited the Kennedy School several times before. I love how much there is to do just on the campus. The food is tasty, the room was comfortable, and I loved the soak pool. I also appreciate that the property is in a neighborhood of Portland that I love. Overall, I had a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Great atmosphere and stuff to do. The soak pool is great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney, Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first experience at a McMenamins hotel. What a special property! All the different bars/restaurants are so adorable. The soaking pool was delightful. Will look for others in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025