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Crystal Hotel

303 SW 12th Ave., Portland, OR
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Crystal Hotel
Ranked #12 of 39 Portland B&B and Inns
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London, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

We spent a Friday and Saturday night in the Silversun Pickups 'Lazy Eye' room on the second floor. Everything was brilliant. The shared bathroom was no problem - never had to wait. The mattress was a little soft for me but then I like a rock-hard futon. There were plenty of towels and toiletries. There were coat hangers on a... More

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Veneta, Oregon, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

We stayed here for Trey Anastasio show @ the crystal ballroom. Got the "Turn on your lovelight " room and as expected it was cute and quirky like all McMenamins . The location was literally across the street from the crystal ballroom which was very convenient . The check in was a quick process parking however was down the street... More

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Birmingham
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

At $85 a night and the promise of the eccentricities that come with a McMeanmins property, I knew it was a educated crapshoot. The hotel is centrally located in a great area of Portland, and if you love live music, the Crystal Ballroom is just next door. That's the problem. You can hear the music way into the wee hours.... More

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Vancouver
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Like many McMenamins properties, the place is great for travelers. Prices are reasonable, and if you don't plan on staying in the room all day but want a nice place to crash, swim, have a wine or a beer and investigate the city you are in luck. No TV's or bathroom in the room (at least not ours) and I... More

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San Francisco, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

I loved staying here. We had a great room with a mini balconies that looked out on the street. Near Powell's books and near lots of breweries. We parked and walked everywhere for the 3 nights we stayed. We loved the soaking tub and enjoyed the bars too.

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Bend, Oregon, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Four of us stayed here to attend a concert at the Crystal Ballroom and for the price, I wasn't that impressed. The staff was very professional and courteous and the hotel probably had the most comfortable bed we've slept in. Our friends really enjoyed the burgers in the restaurant after the concert. That's were the highlights end. I don't think... More

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Hood River, Oregon
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

I love this place. The rooms are pretty basic with no TV and shared bathrooms but each room has great personality. The people at the front desk are always nice and the downstairs restaurant is great. A highlight is the warm soaking pool in the basement where you can bring drinks. It's a fun place for the price and a... More

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seattle, wa
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12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

I have been wanting to stay at this hotel for some time, but it is usually sold out on the weekends. We stayed in one of the few rooms with its own bathroom. We had a corner room on the 4th floor with 2 balconies. The room was large with a king size bed. During the day the room got... More

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Calgary
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

We were there for 4 very hot nights in August and we enjoyed our time so much we decided (after much procrastination) that a review was in order. We stayed in the Summertime Blues (ironic considering the 100 degree days!) and were very pleased that the a/c was up to the task. The basement saltwater pool was a tribute to... More

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Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

Stayed here for one night to go to a show at the Crystal Ballroom. Super friendly front desk staff made check-in easy. City parking lot nearby (Brewery Blocks) was a great deal, $16 for overnight. Inside the hotel, the saltwater soaking pool is fantastic; rooms are old and small but have nice amenities (including bathrobes to get to the pool... More

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Address: 303 SW 12th Ave., Portland, OR
Region: United States > Oregon > Portland
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Ranked #12 of 39 B&Bs / Inns in Portland

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