Mark Spencer Hotel

Guys, have stayed relatively fancy hotels from coast to coast. Point blank, this place should be charging $400/nightly. I’ve plaid double and received halve the service and amenities. Lastly, the location is without out a doubt the best of Portland. Saw precovid and after, the way the city has cleaned up is unremarkable. But through and through the hotel kept its standard. Even down to the smallest increment; a malfunctioning piece of weight equipment and Brent the manager was down to fix within minutes. Literally, minutes…. I secondly want to mention his coworker bc she’s goes above and beyond. You’d literally think this lady is a paid concierge. She sets bar for all the rest nation wide. The younge brunette had ideas and input for anything Portland and beyond and somehow made It come across as a personal and not just an aspect of her job. If you want the best advice, to experience and feel Portland, but know you’re taken care of, this is it. Do not underestimate these guys and the amazing rooms.

The hotel was really nice overall, the front desk was really helpful and accommodating, the door man was  polite, and the value was there, especially if you’re doing things downtown in the Pearl District. My only complaint was the bathroom; there wasn’t a way to close the bathroom’s pocket door. Thankfully, being tall, I could reach above the door to pull the pocket door out, but that’s going to be problematic if you’re a shorter person.

I stayed at a Suite in Mark Spencer Hotel for three nights. Here is my review. The staff is very friendly. During my stay I asked the receptionist for extra blankets, suggestions on breakfast cafes, they all answered patiently and professional. The room was very clean when we checked in. The suite is quite spacious. The bed is too soft for me unfortunately. The air conditioner is hard to control, and it points right at the bed. So when it runs it's kind of loud with airflow right at you. If you don't turn it on. The air circulation is terrible. The hotel decorations is pretty cool with lots of classic movie pictures. Another complaint is the garage entrance card reader. The driver has to step out of the car, scan the door key to open the door, then step back in the car to drive down. The parking is $36 per night. The location of the hotel is excellent, right in the middle of downtown. There are lots of restaurants and coffee shops within the walking distance.

In the heart of downtown Portland's pearl district, it is well placed to walk to many eating establishments of all types, and just a block away from Powell's! Surprisingly quite for light rail running right past the front door and being pet friendly! Some rooms have a kitchenette with a modest assortment of provided cooking items. The hotel is a former residential hotel and the walls are relatively thick. The only sounds heard were a few footfalls from upstairs in our room literally above the front entrance, and an occasional unremarkable low rumble of the street car. Staff was incredibly helpful and upbeat and where always available. Bed was very comfy king size with plenty of pillows. I felt the whole package provided a great value and was able to get plenty of good sleep in between outings around the city.

Suitable stay on a budget in downtown Portland. Not recommended for noise-sensitive sleepers. The hotel shows noticeable wear, and the room did not feel particularly clean, with visible stains on floors and walls and a bathroom that appeared poorly maintained. Running water continuously had an altered color and made me slightly uncomfortable using. While it’s advertised as boutique and charming, I admit that the building’s old age and minimal renovations weren’t my cup of tea. The main issue was noise. Sound transfers very easily between rooms and from the hallway. Doors closing, conversations, and movement from nearby rooms were audible throughout the night, making it difficult to get restful sleep. On a positive note, the service staff and check-in team were genuinely lovely and helpful. The lobby offers free unlimited coffee and tea, and the regional wine tasting in the evening (5–6 pours) was a nice touch.

This is a great reasonably priced stay. The rooms were spacious with many amenities. The coffee is great and roasted on site. The location is close to many attractions and close to transportation. Great for a family as well. We have two teens and still very comfortable. I would recommend.

Mark Spencer I would return to. The room I stayed in was equipped with a few pots, pand and dishes to accommodate the contemporary kitchenette. The windows open a bit to let in outside air and you can adjust the thermostat. My nights sleep was restful and the area around the outside is within walking distance or public transit to many places. Daily is great coffee, and wine tasting from 5 to 6. They have music, and a small Coffee bar on weekekends. Such a hidden gem.