McMenamins White Eagle

Hotels
Independent
9 (87 reviews)
836 N Russell St, Portland, Oregon, 97227 , Portland , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Free self parking
Housekeeping on request

Review Highlights

Pros:
Unique atmosphere
Comfortable beds
Attentive staff
Cons:
Shared bathrooms
Noise from the bar

Categories

Cleanliness
7.96
Some comments pointed to cleanliness issues with communal bathrooms.
Service
9.43
Staff are described as attentive and friendly.
Location
9.47
Conveniently located near light rail and a bagel bakery.
Room Quality
8.42
Rooms are comfortable but some had issues with shared amenities.
Amenities
8.95
Uniquely themed rooms with clever decorations, though some amenities are shared.
Value for Money
9.41
Great value for a unique hotel experience.
Food and Beverage
8.96
Restaurant serves tasty pub fare with a lively atmosphere.
Overall Experience
9.43
A fun and quirky hotel experience with good ambiance despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 07:22

Property Description

Unique Designated Smoking Areas
Guests can enjoy the convenience of designated smoking areas at McMenamins White Eagle, catering to both smokers and non-smokers alike.

On-Site Restaurant and Bar/Lounge
Indulge in a satisfying meal at the hotel's restaurant, and later unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, providing a cozy and inviting atmosphere for all visitors.

Convenient Location and Parking
Located in North Portland, within a short drive to popular landmarks like Moda Center and Oregon Convention Center. The availability of free self-parking adds to the ease of your stay at our property.

Book your stay at McMenamins White Eagle today to experience comfort and convenience in the heart of Portland!

Important information:

This hotel offers designated smoking areas.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 87 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.96
Service: 9.43
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 8.42
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 9.41
Food and Beverage: 8.96
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Virginia partner
10
Pros:

funky cool historic place with Polish and haunted history, in beautiful condition. Fun with the rock bands downstairs playing 70s favorites before bedtime. Comfortable. convenient to the light rail. Very gracious staff.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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Margaret family
8
Pros:

This is unique and fun, it's an old building with a bar below. So it is noisy, but great atmosphere. Rooms are cleverly painted with sayings. Bathrooms are down the hall--important! Although it was not crowded so not a problem. The first time i checked in someone helped with bags;not the second time, and it is steep stairs. You can get beer and bring it upstairs . That's fun.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
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B1081LPmargaretd Solo travel Escondido, California
8
No frills, with character
Pros:

White Eagle is a no frills stay, but with character. The rooms are all named and cleverly painted. Beds are comfortable. Note that bathrooms and showers are down the hall. It is above a cool bar, so noisy. You can get beer and bring it up to your room.

2025-08-28 via Tripadvisor
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Verified traveler
8
Pros:

Great funky Portland Hotel. Bathrooms and Showers are shared. The sink in my room was used as a urinal and had a smell while brushing my teeth.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
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Patrick
8
An out of the ordinary hotel experience
Pros:

The White Eagle is a quirky, small hotel in an industrial area of Portland with a downstairs saloon that features live music. My room was very small, but comfy. The A/C kept it cool on a hot day. There is no television. A sink is in the room. Toilets and showers are in the hall. All the rooms have names on the door-my room was Griselda, and there was a poem with that name painted on the wall. Art abounds. There are prints of geisha girls and posters for rock concerts in the hall.

The showers have attractive mosaics with a white eagle theme.

The downstairs restaurant which has an outside patio serves tasty pub fare and there is a full bar.

The staff are attentive and friendly. One checks in at the bar and receives a room key. If any after hours issues come up one calls the Crystal Hotel.

There were a few issues that came up during my stay but they were quickly resolved. When I checked in, the hotel had no record of me, even though I had received a welcoming email from the hotel. It turned out I was registered for August 2027. They said glitches like that happen with 3rd party bookings.

When I received my bill electronically after checking out there was a $30 pet fee, though I had no pet. I had to call the hotel to get that taken off.

If your idea of a hotel stay is luxuriating in a hot bath then watching cable TV from a California king size bed this is not the hotel for you. But if you want an out of the ordinary hotel, you're in luck!

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
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Michael
10
Pros:

The Eagle is always a special experience and take me back to a kinder and gentler hotel experience 😎

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
M
Michelle partner
6
Pros:

Didn't stay. Neutral.

Were informed *after* e-check and it was too late to cancel accomodation that only street parking would be available.

Chose not to stay for this reason and found other accomodation.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Arun
10
Pros:

The building is old, well cared for with rustic - with character. The bed was comfortable and the room had a small sink. Toilet and shower are communal and I found them to be very clean. There isn't a coffee maker in the room but they bring out coffee in the hallway. There is a wonderful bagel bakery on the same block with coffee if you need it earlier.
I'd definately stay here again but if you want all the usual comforts of a hotel, this is not the place. If you are flexible, it's a fun place to stay

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
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Travis partner
10
Pros:

This is a fun place to stay, and definitely the cleanest and coolest at the price. You have to share a bathroom and you can clearly hear the band in the bar, so if you plan to take a bath and go to bed early, look elsewhere. Bonus for being next to Bernstein Bagel's for an easy morning treat.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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Nannette family
8
Pros:

It is an experience. Must like music because you will hear it in your room until midnight.

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
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Nan pet
10
Pros:

Excellent on all counts, stayed in the "Bad Boy" room. Loved the way this old spot was fixed up, even with community restrooms and showers, very neat. Only bummed I didn't make it here on Blues Monday's.

2025-07-15 via Nuitee
M
miriamm454 Family Orland Park, Illinois
10
Great place to stay for a truly Portland-centric experience!
Pros:

I love staying at the White Eagle. The location is very convenient, the food is good, and the nightly entertainment is enjoyable. There are shared bathrooms and showers but that is part of the McMenamins experience. I recommend staying here for a truly Portland-centric experience and the price is right!

2025-06-16 via Tripadvisor
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Titanium
10
Pros:

Super cute rooms, was better than I anticipated even with very good description of facilities. The host was awesome! Yummy food as well.

2025-06-12 via Nuitee
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Tim
10
Pros:

Great space! Would stay there again!

2025-06-02 via Nuitee
C
C partner
6
Pros:

Convenient and inexpensive! Wonderful staff and bar/restaurant below with good happy hour. Close to the Max line. The bed was uncomfortable

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
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Jeanne partner
10
Pros:

I really loved staying here. The staff was incredible and even waited up for me to ensure I got into my room after my flight was supee delayed. It was a really cool set up and expeilrience. If you are looking for your typical hotel experience, this is probably not the place. The rooms are smaller and it is a shared bathroom and shower. However if tou are looking forna unique and really fun experience, this is the place. Live music downstairs, good food, and quirky rooms easily walkable to a lot of cool bars ans shops. I would highly recommend.

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
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Nicole
10
Pros:

I love the uniqenezs and historical aspect. Loved our stay!

2025-04-27 via Nuitee
R
Russell
10
Pros:

A unique experience in both the saloon and hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Terrific venue.

2025-04-24 via Nuitee
D
DollieH5 Couples
10
Amazing
Pros:

We love this hotel! It's charming and full of historical lore. The beds are comfy, the pillows fluffy and the bathrooms are always clean. The showers are amazing and sooooo wonderfully hot 🔥 🚿🚿🚿🤩just a great affordable stay. Loved the band for post party weekend.

2025-04-22 via Tripadvisor
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Christopher
8
Pros:

Check in was good and informative. Area close to city transit train transfer to PDX. Ants were in bedroom and crawling all over in shared shower room. For the room amenities were great! Soap. Shampoo. Bathmat, towels and handcloths. No television, but not there to watch TV.

2025-03-28 via Nuitee