Avalon Hotel & Spa, Portland, Lack

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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. Anyway it's a nice place overall, but it lacks convenience of many sorts.

"Definitely getting away from it all! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/26/2012 Vote

2. Only drawback is lack of convenience getting downtown.

"Great place away from downtown Portland. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/25/2011 Vote

3. , there was a complete lack of available electrical outlets at the desk (we had to unplug the desk lamp in order to plug in my husband's laptop).

"Quite a nice little hotel, but a bit more out of the way than I thought " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/15/2011 Vote

4. Continental breakfast was rather lacking in healthy choices - apples and bananas were too green, for example.

"Can't find anything to complain about - very pleased " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/9/2011 Vote

5. The room was clean and comfortable, but lacking anything special for the price.

"Disappointing " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/10/2010 Vote

6. Since we had lots to do, we weren't in our room that much so the lack of a view and privacy was something we decided to overlook.

"Thin Walls Rowdy Guests & Unhelpful Front Desk " Read full review on Travelocity 10/1/2008 Vote

7. Front desk is courteous but lacks warmth.

"Plus and minus " Read full review on Expedia 7/16/2008 Vote

8. The hotel was very nice and stylish, but lacked amenities of a true upscale hotel.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 7/16/2008 Vote

9. It was apparent that appropriate food standards are lacking - be careful.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 9/4/2007 Vote

10. The room had a balcony overlooking the river, however the privacy on the decks was lacking and you could smell the cigarette smoke emitting from the other rooms.

"Nice bathrooms, too expensive " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/19/2007 Vote