The Mark Spencer Hotel

Hotels
9 (3900 reviews)
409 Southwest 11th Avenue , Portland , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Limited food service
Room showing some wear

Categories

Cleanliness
9.39
No negative mentions; standard for this hotel tier.
Service
9.86
Staff was described as extremely nice and helpful.
Location
9.4
Great location close to various attractions and restaurants.
Room Quality
8.85
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, with some signs of wear.
Amenities
8.38
Limited food options; only a coffee service was noted.
Value for Money
8.84
Good value considering the location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
7.89
Food service was limited and not well received, but dining options nearby.
Overall Experience
9.36
Positive reviews highlighting comfortable stay and great service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:32

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just a minute's walk from Portland's Pearl District, The Mark Spencer Hotel offers easy access to all the attractions of Downtown Portland.

Amenities Galore
Guests can enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, free WiFi, and well-equipped rooms featuring kitchenettes, ironing facilities, and cable TV. Room service from Cheryl's on 12th adds to the convenience.

Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby gems like Powell's Books and the Portland Japanese Garden, with easy access to public transportation options just steps away.

Experience the best of Portland at The Mark Spencer Hotel. Book your stay now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: PDX

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 32 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 3900 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.39
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.85
Amenities: 8.38
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 7.89
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Tamara extended_group us
9
Pros:

Friendly staff, great location, good value

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Tina solo_traveller us
9
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Dan solo_traveller us
10
Great old hotel that is packed full of charm and amazing stay
Pros:

Very clean and great staff. Private underground parking

Cons:

Parking is expensive

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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ckg528 Couples Royal Oak, Michigan
10
Beautiful hotel with charm galore.
Pros:

We had a beautiful and surprisingly large room with lovely amenities. The hotel staff was welcoming and knowledgeable

2026-05-27 via Tripadvisor
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Kent Ingram solo_traveller ca
9
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Sarah extended_group us
9
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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annhM4086OG Couples
10
A wonderful greeting at check in
Pros:

Jada and the other male employee on Monday, May 25th were very welcoming. Both were very kind and helpful during check in.

2026-05-26 via Tripadvisor
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donnajX7099KB NONE
10
Avoid the cookie cutters.
Pros:

Beautiful room, beautiful hotel, staff was very friendly and kind. And hotel was a great bargain for the experience. Always prefer to stay at a gem instead of a cookie cutter and this was indeed a gem! Highly recommend.

2026-05-25 via Tripadvisor
9
949DawnG Friends getaway Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
10
Excellent choice
Pros:

Central location in downtown within walking distance of everything we wanted to see and do. Wonderful room at an excellent price. We'll gladly stay here again.

2026-05-24 via Tripadvisor
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48laynap Couples
10
Nice stay
Pros:

Room was a nice size everything was clean and a great open view

2026-05-23 via Tripadvisor
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Candis couple us
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Camadventure Solo travel
10
The kindest staff at a lovely hotel.
Pros:

The Mark Spencer was a fabulous find for the one night I had to spend in downtown Portland. It was the last night of an intense trip for me to Oregon, and I could not have landed among kinder people to help soothe my frayed nerves! The front desk staff members Timmie, Brent and Jada were so sweet and helpful, aiding me with parking, choosing a restaurant, holding my suitcases for several hours after check-out time so that I could explore longer, and even after I carelessly took off for the airport without my bag! The room was beautifully appointed and comfortable, and there is coffee available downstairs in the morning. It’s a lovely hotel for a very reasonable price!

2026-05-22 via Tripadvisor
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Kylie couple us
10
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple us
10
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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mstarrynight Business Seattle, Washington
10
Unexpected Oasis in Center of the City
Pros:

I appreciate how easy they make it for us to pull up and temporarily park the car so we can take all our luggage in and not drag it from the parking lot -- which is across the street. There is a 15 minute load slot right in front.

Check in experience with Alex was great. He found my reservation, I was looking for the ladies room and was given a temporary card. The Japanese toilets have heated seats FYI. I also happen to walk in around 5 o'clock which turns out to be the magic hour there.

From 5 to 6 every evening they serve wine, including Bubbles!... complementary. Did you hear that it's an open bar for an hour for any guest. Yes. And the bartender Rory is fantastic. very helpful and personable. There are also coupons for free appetizers to a couple of places nearby including the crawfish place right behind the hotel as well as another place with rooftop bar just down the street. Unexpectedly gracious defined this place is a watering hole just when you need it.

Appreciated the comfortable seats in the lobby areas that permitted us to catch a beat, take a breath, sip some vino

Jada was the consummate professional -- warm and welcoming -- great at connecting and attentive. She made sure my bags were tucked away while I went back and parked my car. I had my keys she explained a couple things including noting my curiosity about the coffee sitting on the counter. Turns out it is roasted in house. I repeat the coffee is roasted in-house by the owners and sometimes you can smell it roasting she says. Coffee and tea available 24 seven. But it's really good coffee.

My room with a king bed was comfortable and very quiet, thankfully. Had a spacious desk with a comfortable chair so I could get some work done. As well as a microwave. Everything was very clean and felt spacious.

It's a 1907 building with six floors in about 110 rooms including a workout room and a laundry room for guests on the lowest floor. There are a lot of conveniences and look for the ADA entrance if you need it.

2026-05-20 via Tripadvisor
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344KimT NONE
10
Great as always
Pros:

We have stayed here many times. We love the hotel. It's comfortable, convenient, and clean with friendly staff. We will continue to stay here when we visit Portland.

2026-05-20 via Tripadvisor
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camilla solo_traveller us
10
Amazing birthday splurge worth every penny!
Pros:

Super friendly front desk agents - they gave me chocolates and wine for my birthday! Room upgrade was huge and amazing, great views, super comfy bed, nice couch to watch tv. Great location, I wandered to Powell’s in the morning.

Cons:

That I had to leave!

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Merel family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Great, comfortable and superb location. Loved that they have parking underneath the building

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Rodel extended_group us
10
Spacious stylish room
Pros:

Spacious and stylish room with good view of the city. Walking distance to restaurants, bars and to everything downtown. Coupon to our favorite seafood place was a bonus!

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Crystal solo_traveller us
8
2026-05-16 via Nuitee