Avalon Hotel & Spa, Portland, Fee

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Avalon Hotel & Spa	Average Price: $146 Check Rates

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0455 SouthWest Hamilton Court

Portland, 97239 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 4 of 16
Average review rating: 3.86

OpinionWell Value Index: 5

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (68) , MyTravelGuide (18) , Travelocity (15) , TripAdvisor (294) , YahooTravel (9)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. But compared to downtown hotels which charge much more, the $19 fee wasn't outrageous.

"Riverview room - romantic and comfy " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/27/2012 Vote

2. The cost of valet parking per night is a bit excessive, it should be a flat fee, not $20 per night.

"Fairly pleasant overall, will consider staying here again. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/6/2012 Vote

3. Also parking was an extra fee and only available as valet.

"Riverview room - romantic and comfy " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/27/2012 Vote

4. My only negatives about the Avalon would be the $19.00 per night valet fee to park our car.

"Would stay here again " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/28/2011 Vote

5. The parking fee was $20.

"Nice, was great value at Priceline " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/30/2011 Vote

6. How many times do you have to be told we payed that fee.

"Poor star.. not a four star... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/24/2011 Vote

7. The end of the stay was the kicker though, as we had already paid and were coming back to Canada, we looked at the receipt only to realize the girl at the front desk had made us pay for that extra person fee.

"Poor star.. not a four star... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/24/2011 Vote

8. I agree with other reviewers that the parking fee and required valet service for $19 seems unnecessary and expensive.

"Excellent location but average stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/17/2011 Vote

9. To those who complain about the outrageous parking charges: in my experience, 99.9% of hotels located in central, urban areas charge high parking fees.

"Was frightened by the reviews, but enjoyed a lovely stay! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/19/2010 Vote

10. When I booked the hotel, the website stated a $19 parking fee for valet parking.

"Good hotel, but leaves room for complaints... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/8/2010 Vote