The Mark Spencer Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (3672 reviews)
409 Southwest 11th Avenue , Portland , US
+1 503-224-3293

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central / walkable location (Pearl District)
Friendly, helpful staff (named staff praised)
Complimentary wine / happy hour / wine tasting
Large, comfortable rooms (cozy, clean)
Quiet and welcoming (reported by some)
Historic/quirky charm
Good value and occasional upgrades
Parking available (garage or nearby paid)
Cons:
Noise (tram, trash pickup early morning, elevator/ hallway)
No air conditioning in some rooms
Parking often off-site/paid or not included
High security deposit reported
Soft/bowed bed for at least one guest
Dated lobby/carpet smell in places
Limited café hours (weekends only)
Safety concerns noted around nearby homeless population
Lack of shower handrail for seniors

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Generally reported as clean and stylish; a few mentions of dated carpet smell in the lobby/rooms but overall tidy.
Service
9.4
Strongly positive: multiple comments about exceptionally friendly, helpful front desk staff (named staff praised) and welcoming service.
Location
9.3
Consistently praised: central Pearl District location, very walkable to shops, Powell's, gardens, train station and dining.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms often described as large, comfortable and cozy; some negatives include noise (near elevator/tram/trash pickup), a very soft/bowed bed for one reviewer, and occasional dated elements.
Amenities
8
Good amenities noted (complimentary wine & cheese, happy hour, discount cards); some gaps: limited café hours, no AC in some rooms, and parking often off-site or paid.
Value for Money
8.8
Multiple guests said the hotel offered above-average value and upgrades; offset by complaints about high deposits and separate paid parking.
Food and Beverage
9
Positive mentions of complimentary wine tasting/happy hour and local restaurant discount cards; café availability was criticized for limited days.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall very positive sentiment—frequent 'never disappoints', 'perfect stay', and repeat-stay intent—tempered by isolated issues (noise, parking, deposit).
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:08

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:

An authorization of $100 is required as a deposit for incidentals. This authorization must be made on a physical payment card; tap-to-pay is not accepted.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 3672 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Randy • couple • us
9
A great experience.
Pros:

The location is great and the staff was very helpful.

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Cindy • couple • us
7
Good location, staff very helpful,
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The room had a bad smell, believe it was the carpet

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Cameron • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • family_with_children • us
10
Ole Reliable
Pros:

Quiet, welcoming, and parking. This place never disappoints!

Cons:

Nothing. This is my go-to in PDX.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Leah • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Dulce • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Donald • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Leslie • couple • us
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Leah • extended_group • us
9
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Tim • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Mairead • extended_group • ie
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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doug • couple • us
9
Pros:

Central location in the Pearl

Cons:

Needs to have cafe open all week not just weekends.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Pam • couple • us
10
This place is a MUST!
Pros:

So many things. The front desk staff, Jada and Timmy, were professional, helpful with local places.

Cons:

No air conditioning. I understand due to climate, but air was still.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • couple • us
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
8
Old and Quirky but reasonably nice!
Pros:

Location was OK and the hotel is old and quirky circa 1909 so some great features

Cons:

Very noisy at 4-4-15am when the dust bin people emptied the trash cans, the tram runs nearby too and was noisy and the amount of homeless people around is unnerving. No parking for us when we arrived but found one on Washington St for $7.99 24 hours :)

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Katie • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Michelie • family_with_children • us
10
It was a quick overnight but this hotel never disappoints
Pros:

The staff was exceptionally great and friendly

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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reed • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

The complimentary wine cheese and staff very nice

Cons:

The stay was great but they deposit was high

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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St John • solo_traveller • us
10
My day at the more expensive was comfortable enjoyable, and I would stay there again.
Pros:

I love that it was right in the middle of downtown a very walkable area. Never once had to get an Uber or a taxi just walked everywhere until it was time to head to the train station. I liked that the room was comfortable and cozy and pretty and clean.

Cons:

The lobby area could probably use a bit of a facelift. I did not anticipate the room being as nice as it was based on the lobby. feel happy with a little tight, which is fine. It had some nice sitting areas, but it looked a little dated and smelled a little dated. Maybe from the carpet.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee