The Hotel Zags Portland

Hotels
9 (1995 reviews)
515 Southwest Clay Street , Portland , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Nice amenities
Cons:
High parking fee
Limited breakfast options
Some cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Clean for the most part but mentioned a few cleanliness issues.
Service
9.5
Staff were friendly and helpful, providing recommendations and great assistance.
Location
9.5
Described as fantastic and convenient, with great views.
Room Quality
9
Rooms were comfortable with some charm.
Amenities
9.5
Facilities like games and a nice dining area were appreciated.
Value for Money
8.5
Parking fees were considered high; however, overall value was decent.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast quality and options were rated low; could improve.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall enjoyed the stay with minor hiccups.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 06:02

Property Description

Modern Rooms with Amenities
The Hotel Zags Portland offers modern guest rooms with a work desk, small fridge, and coffee-making facilities. Relax in front of a flat-screen HD cable TV in the comfort of your room.

Local Art and 24-Hour Concierge
Immerse yourself in the vibrant local art scene with over 500 pieces displayed throughout the hotel. Need assistance? The 24-hour concierge service is there to help you make the most of your stay.

Onsite Dining and Nearby Attractions
Indulge in a culinary journey at Zags Restaurant & Patio, serving delectable dishes inspired by French and Italian Rivera cuisine. Explore the nearby Waterfront Park or visit the Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery just a short walk away.

Book your stay at The Hotel Zags Portland for a memorable experience in downtown Portland.

Important information:

Please Note: There is a USD 30 daily amenity fee to be collected at the property, which will include the following:

Complimentary rentals from the Gear Shed

Complimentary S'mores hour nightly 7-8PM

Complimentary Wireless Internet throughout the hotel

Unlimited play on our free-play arcade games

A library of board games for the whole family to enjoy

Day passes to 24 Hour Fitness, located one block away

Unlimited phone calls within the U.S.

24-Hour concierge services

Complimentary in-room coffee, tea, and water available by request.

Please contact property for further details.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1995 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 9.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 9.5
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W3413EVheatherp Family Davis, California
8
Great location, beautiful decor, fabulous staff
Pros:

The location is great, lots of near by restaurants and parks. If you have a car that you are using during the day there is Much cheaper parking a 1/2 block from the hotel between 4th and 5 th Ave’s on Clay but it is not as secure. It open to the street whereas the hotel parking is gated and only available to hotel guests. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Lobby has free shuffle board and classic video games and a lovely fire you can sit by in the corridas in the evenings. Only reason I didn’t give five stars is the continual breakfast is a little basic. It’s fine, it’s edible, but e went out for breakfast after the first day because we had the time and the budget and there’s quite a few places near by we wanted to try.

2026-08-28 via Tripadvisor
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Tanja couple ch
10
Pros:

Tolles Hotel! Wohl neu gemacht. Schöne Zimmer, nettes Personal. Gute ÖV Verbindung. Lage gut.waren 2 Nächte

Cons:

Frühstück ist nicht so wahnsinnig.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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camilla couple it
9
Centralissimo
Pros:

Posto fantastico, personale gentilissimo, struttura ben curata e moderna. Se dovete andare a Portaland lo consiglio vivamente.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Irina extended_group us
8
Pros:

Местоположение. Креативный внешний вид персонала. Фрисби и прочий спортивный инвентарь, который можно взять бесплатно на день. Просторные номера

Cons:

Шумные кондиционеры. Скудный завтрак с отсутствием натуральных продуктов

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
K
Kai solo_traveller dk
6
Skuffende
Pros:

Jeg havde tidligere boet på dette hotel, da det havde et andet navn. Jeg havde derfor glædet mig til den fantastiske morgenmad som jeg jo kendte fra tidligere, men den skuffede utrolig meget. Ikke værd at give penge for overhovedet.

Cons:

Morgenmaden og INGEN rengøring af værelset fandt sted i de 3 dage jeg boede der. Til gengæld var der rigeligt med pletter på gulvtæppet, kan kun tænke mig til hvad de stammede fra !!

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
R
Rosalie couple us
7
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Paul extended_group au
8
Pros:

Close to everything

Cons:

Breakfast was basic but was continental,

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
C
cory solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
D
Dominguez extended_group us
8
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
K
Kim family_with_children us
10
Such a fun and welcoming place to stay, really lives up to its sweet and quirky Portland reputation.
Pros:

The staff was wonderful and welcoming - there were so many fun amenities - such as a s'mores bar every night, free arcade games, board game room, equipment rentals, and a kid's play area. We also loved the baby goat party and the restaurant was really fantastic! Hands down one of our best hotel stays ever.

Cons:

We couldn't think of anything else for improvement, we loved it!

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
M
Marc solo_traveller us
8
Affordable, clean hotel and room in S. Downtown Portland
Pros:

Affordable, clean room and hotel in S. Downtown Portland

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Céline family_with_children fr
9
Pros:

L'hôtel est à proximité de beaucoup de transports. La plupart des choses ne sont pas loin pour les marcheurs.
A l'intérieur il y a un restaurant. Le soir on pouvait faire cuire les Machemallow...
Le personnel a toujours été gentil et serviable malgré la barrière de la langue parfois.
Mon fils a adoré les flippers et les arcades mais surtout prendre une guitare pour s'entraîner.

Cons:

Ras

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Maude solo_traveller ca
7
Séjour cool et sympathique à Portland.
Pros:

Le personnel est très accueillant et sympathique. Les clients sont bien traités. Atmosphère cool et sans prétention.

Cons:

Les taches sur le tapis et le manque d’insonorisation.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Andreas solo_traveller de
6
Pros:

- Modern und schöner Garten.
- Mitten in Downtown

Cons:

- Fitness und Schwimmbad sind nicht im Hotel sonder im Fitnessstudio ein Block weiter.
- Frühstück sehr minimalistisch.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
J
Joanna solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Boutique, unique feel. Excellent staff. A great quiet board room with internet where I took a work call.

Cons:

Garage was VERY tight!

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
J
Jessyca couple be
10
Très très bien
Pros:

La propreté et la gentillesse du personnel

Cons:

Le prix du parking trop élevé

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Luca solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

Staff, clima generale e l'area della reception ed esterna. Presenza videogiochi e flipper

Cons:

Una sera al ristorante ho ordinato una dr pepper ma mi è stata portata una bevanda diversa

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
G
GivemeaBed Family Bend, Central Oregon, Oregon
10
A Brilliant hotel
Pros:

Family trip to Portland to watch a Timber's game was made all the more delightful by a stay at Hotel Zags. It's the perfect location for gathering with family. Loads of games in the game room, the arcades were a huge hit with the grands. We enjoyed gathering with family and friends on the patio, especially at night making S'mores around the fireplace. Room was comfortable with an extra sleeping couch for the teen in our group. Staff was super fun and friendly. The location was convenient to Pioneer Square and plenty of shopping & eateries nearby. We also took in the Portland Art Museum. One of my favorites, however, was the gear shop, where a hotel guest could borrow everything from a paddle board to a bike to fishing poles. What a brilliant hotel! Something for everyone.

2026-08-11 via Tripadvisor
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ALBERT family_with_children us
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Emmanuelle solo_traveller fr
9
Hôtel vraiment sympa
Pros:

Hôtel branché, accueillant et agréable. Des jeux d'arcades, flipper , a dispo pour jouer, un patio avec une cheminée d'extérieur, grande chambre, confort de la literie....possibilité de manger sur place il y a des cuisines. Petit déjeuner compris avec la chambre.

Cons:

Le Parking est cher en août 45 dollars par jour. Dommage.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee