The Hotel Zags Portland

Hotels
9 (1981 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 1981 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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S6889EJdavidf Couples Newport, Oregon
10
Loved it
Pros:

It was a great stay. Clean, quiet and within 5 to 6 minute walking distance to restaurants and Keller auditorium. Hotel room was clean. Everything function perfectly. But there’s one specific staff member I have to give a shout out. Allison at the front desk. Everybody did their job well, there’s no complaints, but when you go above and beyond and treat customers like their your friends like Allison did, that’s different . We felt as we spoke to Alison, like friends catching up.
Also completed the review in my email about your establishment hotel zags. If we have any business in Portland again, I guarantee it will be there that we stay.
But, only if Allison is working😃
Thank you for the stay:
Dave & Liz

2026-08-08 via Tripadvisor
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Nancy couple us
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Jack solo_traveller sg
7
A comfortable, conveniently located hotel
Pros:

The hotel was conveniently located downtown near attractions and restaurants, which was the main reason why I chose it. The room was generally clean and comfortable. The front desk staff were friendly and very helpful with advice on a laundry service and getting to the airport by public transport, borrowing a luggage scale, and restaurant suggestions. I liked the little touches such as having free smores one evening.

Cons:

For environmental reasons, housekeeping was only done every fourth day. As I was staying six days, I requested at the front desk for housekeeping to be done on the third day. A note for the housekeeper was made, but no cleaning was done on the third day (I was given a free drink as an apology). I then asked for it to be done the next day, but it also was not done. In the end, the housekeeping was done on the day after that. The breakfast could have done with more variety—it was essentially the same items (hard-boiled eggs, bread and pastries, cereal, fruit) every day.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
G
G solo_traveller us
7
Nice stay for an affordable price, could do better at cleaning.
Pros:

I enjoyed the amenities of free bike rentals and the open spaces.

Cons:

I came into my room and saw that my bathroom was not cleaned properly.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Umesh solo_traveller us
5
Just Fair
Pros:

Location was good.

Cons:

Staff was not so good. Breakfast was very average with no milk. Rooms were okay but bathroom was not perfect.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
D
didem couple tr
5
Vasat
Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-08-04 via Nuitee
R
Rachel couple us
10
Pros:

Clean and a ton of activities! Free water bottles

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
C
Clayton couple us
8
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
R
Raffaele couple ch
9
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
S
Soriano couple ca
5
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
P
Pamela solo_traveller us
8
It was a comfortable place
Pros:

Great staff, room was cozy

Cons:

Bathroom needs updating, toilet was old, the breakfast needed more variety like eggs waffles and a meat. Parking fee was a little expensive

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
R
Raffaele couple ch
9
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
B
bitsm2025 Friends getaway
4
Meh Hotel
Pros:

This hotel was not fun to stay in. The bathroom was a disaster. There was a huge gap between the sliding door and the wall, the toilet seat was mismatched and had something textured stuck to or painted over it, and they didn't even bother to properly install the toilet paper holder.

They charge an amenity fee, but most of the amenities were unavailable. The patio was closed for repairs, the gameroom was closed for an unknown reason, and so was the tech locker thing. The EV chargers all had "Out of Order" signs on them. But, you could use the communal microwave in the hallway as long as you didn't mind the caustic odor.

The breakfast was pathetic. Honestly, they should give up on that. If they just offered coffee, it would be better. I disliked my stay there and would never stay there again.

2026-07-27 via Tripadvisor
2
236gretchend Business
10
Top Notch Hotel in the heart of downtown
Pros:

Love this hotel! Has everything you need including smores in the evenings. It’s walking distance to Portland State University. Customer service was excellent. Taffy at the front desk is the bomb! Extremely attentive, friendly and helpful. Taffy sealed the deal, when we come back to Portland, we will stay here, highly recommend!

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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L8441VUamandaa Solo travel
10
Great experience
Pros:

This hotel has fun and funky vibes. Great location and very clean rooms. The staff is top tier.
They have games, bikes , scooters and all kinds of stuff to borrow for free while you stay to enjoy.
I enjoyed my stay so much that I booked for an extra night. EMMALEE was so helpful and accommodating when I asked to keep my original room she worked some magic and made it happen.

2026-07-24 via Tripadvisor
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TAEEUN solo_traveller kr
7
Pros:

Excellent Location & Safe Parking and kind staffs

Cons:

Wifi condition was inconvenient. Upon connecting WiFi on PC, Hotel Web site didn't appear, so we get the PW of VIP fron front.

The carpet on room appears old and dirty.

Room clean was not done every day.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Agnieszka solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Great location, entertainment downstairs (playroom) and outdoor patio.

Cons:

Smell in the room was strange. Smelled like cigarettes, but waa told it's a non-smoking property. Bathroom looked rundown - ceiling over the shower was peeling. Toilet seat was wobbly.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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AprilinCali Friends getaway Glendale, California
8
Great for groups
Pros:

This hotel was located a little out of the area we kept gravitating towards to shop and eat but was handy since we had a car and a large group. We loved the huge game room. We could watch World Cup on a huge screen, eat meals, and play games together. Plus, we were tucked away so it felt very private. The outdoor patio was a lively area to engage with other guests and partake in nightly smores. Yum! We also made use of the free loaner bikes which were decent and did the job but not great. The rooms were clean, but very dark. We could hear our neighbors on occasion. Rooms ending in the 30s were convenient to the elevator. x01 was very far from the elevator and on 6th Ave. which was noisy from the tram. The free breakfast was decent. No hot food except coffee and tea. Lots of space to eat and the staff in the restaurant and at the front desk were excellent. However, calling the hotel is difficult to say the least.

2026-07-20 via Tripadvisor
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Alexandra solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Kathy solo_traveller br
10
This is such a fun hotel in a great location! There are many percs like bikes and the game room.
Pros:

The beautiful patio area and the food.

Cons:

I liked everything.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee