This is a fantastic place to stay if you like things a little quirky or different. For example, no room numbers - just room names based on the artwork inside them, cool weird artwork all along the corridors, wavy carpets in the hallways, every lampshade in the restuarant different from the next, an outdoor soaking pool, a cinema, the 'detention'... More

I loved everything about our stay except for the hugely disappointing fact that our 13 year old son was not allowed in to a 7:40 movie showing. What's up with that, Kennedy School??!! They explained that it was because people were drinking, but he was allowed into the pub with no problem. What a horrible thing to have to tell... More

The Kennedy School is a beautiful hotel. It's nostalgic, lending memories of fall foliage making a cameo appearance for a short duration, the smell of the halls at Victorian-era elementary schools tucked away in a residential neighborhoods, homes adorned with pumpkins on porches and fire glowing leaves on lawns. This place is insanely busy, and seems to attract many families,... More

Great food, beautiful gardens, friendly staff, amazing artwork - most importantly, great greyhounds with fresh squeezed grapefruits. We loved hitting the outdoor soaking spa with it's waterside bar. This place is a playground... More

I had heard great things about the renovated schools, and we decided to stay here the last night before leaving Portland. Our room was across from the entrance to the restaurant - which was open until 1am. Old floorboards meant we could hear staff walking up and down the hall - literally all night. The "residential" street out front carried... More

McMenamin's is a brewery that makes excellent beer. They have pubs all over Oregon and Washington. As another venue for their product they started converting unused buildings in Oregon and Washington, such as the decommissioned Kennedy School in NorthEast Portland, into hotels/B&Bs. Within the Kennedy School you will find rooms, restaurants, a theater playing first run movies (sit back, relax,... More

I've never had accommodations anywhere that so perfectly complemented its locale. Portand is a charming city that is at once quirky, rebellious, and friendly; it's old school and progressive at the same time and in the right way. And what could be more old school & progressive than an old elementary school converted into a hotel? This is not a... More

tried to get here on my last trip but managed this time. Stayed in the art room, loved the blackboards, artwork kinda funky but fun, bars in hotel diverse, staff friendly. Would like changing/shower area at heated pool area. Food pretty darn good and loved the pool and table top curling! More

We just got back from a one night stay at the Kennedy School; it's definitely quite the playground for adults. The beer is great, you can smoke a cigar in Detention, and there's even a soaking pool to relax in at the end of the day. The rooms are converted classrooms, each one with their own personality. The ceilings are... More