Mark Spencer Hotel, Portland, Downtown

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Mark Spencer Hotel	Average Price: $152 Check Rates

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409 South-West 11th Avenue

Portland, 97205 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 7 of 75
Average review rating: 3.78

OpinionWell Value Index: 6

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (38) , MyTravelGuide (3) , Travelocity (2) , TripAdvisor (386) , YahooTravel (15)

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Construction:	There are recent comments about Construction.
Noise:	No recent comments about noise were found.
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. Location is excellent, one block from Powells Books, and easy walking distance to food carts, downtown shops and free tram lines.

"Great location, good value in an older apartment hotel in downtown Portland. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/19/2012 Vote

2. The location was perfect--right at the edge of downtown, convenient to the streetcar and light rail, the freeway, and the top in town local sights including downtown and Portland's wonderful food carts for lunch, Chinatown, the Pearl District, Powell's bookstore, a Whole Foods around the corner, Kenny and Zuke's deli across the street, and the absolutely marvelous Jakes Seafood a block away for a not to be forgotten dinner.

"Maybe not for everyone....but sure right for us! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/19/2012 Vote

3. Close to downtown & free streetcar/bus, grocery store & interesting restaurants.

"Good value for price " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/11/2012 Vote

4. Not as close to downtown as I'd like.

"Kitchen and Kitsch... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/2/2012 Vote

5. Portland's downtown is one of the best of any city its size, with lots of shopping, entertainment and activity.

"A great place to stay in a great city. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/23/2011 Vote

6. The public transportation network is excellent, and the ride is free in the downtown area.

"A great place to stay in a great city. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/23/2011 Vote

7. Perfect for walking around downtown Portland.

"Great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/21/2011 Vote

8. But most of Portland downtown is walking distance and the the free trolly is just at the end of the block.

"If price is your main concern, pick the the Spencer " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/13/2011 Vote

9. This is a beautiful historic hotel located conveniently in the downtown area.

"Wonderful hotel, we'll be back! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/9/2011 Vote

10. Parking rate for downtown was reasonable ($18/night) and secure.

"Cozy Accommodations/Great Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/31/2011 Vote