The Mark Spencer Hotel

Hotels
9 (3909 reviews)
409 Southwest 11th Avenue , Portland , us

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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 3909 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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Janet • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Derya • couple • tr
10
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Frances D. • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Allan • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Rooms were nice and updated. The kitchenette was a plus. Comfortable beds.

Cons:

They missed servicing our room despite them offering and said it would be taken care of. Parking garage tight and a bit scary.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Robin Ryan • solo_traveller • us
7
Cons:

Heater in room 215, inoperable. Space heater was loud and needed to be placed in an inconvenient location.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • us
10
Spacious and comfortable King room
Pros:

The location was perfect, and the room was so comfortable! They even gave us a free little portable doggy water bowl for our dog when we checked in. We used it a lot on the rest of our roadtrip!!

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Brad • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • us
7
Convenient and good value, great staff
Pros:

Location, walking distance to everything in Downtown Portland

Cons:

Elevators, Reception area and oder - old building

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Amber • family_with_children • us
5
People working there are so nice but I wouldn’t come back to stay here again
Pros:

The front staff was so helpful and were ready to help in anyway possible, but the hotel and the room itself was not great. First it was kinda dirty we found a dead roach under the bed, the shower flooded the whole bathroom and it didn’t get fixed they just gave us another room to shower in which was nice but the shower wasn’t nearly as nice as the one that was in the room I booked for. The phone in the room was dead and also didn’t get fixed. The area the hotel is in is reaalllyyyy bad don’t go walking at night lol

Cons:

Really bad area of town, dirty room, shower was messed up and flooded the bathroom

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Lona • couple • us
9
Location in the Pearl District and comfortable rooms make this a good place to stay in Portland.
Pros:

Large room, happy hour, good coffee downstairs, friendly helpful staff, location - Powell's book store, 2 good restaurants we tried right on our block, other Pearl District attractions.

Cons:

Coffee in room, little cafe or at least breakfast in the hotel, expensive parking

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Georgios • extended_group • gb
8
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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179sonyar • Solo travel
10
A perfect trip to Portland.
Pros:

The location is great! I love Powell books, Anthropology and Jakes Grill. After checking in with the friendly staff I went around the corner of the hotel and parked my car and brought my luggage up to the room, which took just minutes.
The room was well appointed with a marble bathroom, and vanity room en-suite with the bathroom.
I left the car parked and walked to my destinations….Nordstroms, Cheryl’s and Powells. The park blocks are close, along with the beautiful old churches around the area.
The Mark Spenser will definitely be my new go to when visiting Portland.

2026-06-01 • via Tripadvisor
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Roslyn • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The staff were fantastic! Everyone was so helpful and kind. The hotel was very clean and decorated cute. The bed was extremely comfy and had lots of pillows!

Cons:

The elevators were kinda scary 😬

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Scott • extended_group • us
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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OMalley • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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dianawG2457IO • NONE • Boise, Idaho
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

We had an emergency, requiring a hotel stay. We called at 10pm and were in our room very soon after. The staff were amazing and helpful, especially welcoming of our dog with special comforts for him.

The room was clean and comfortable and we all slept very well. Highly recommend.

2026-05-30 • via Tripadvisor
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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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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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Tina • solo_traveller • us
9
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