Mark Spencer Hotel, Portland, Food

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

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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. I think it can be easy for a midrange hotel to let things slip - service, cleanliness, food etc -, and your experience quickly becomes a very average one that the cheaper price no longer makes up for, however I have to say that Mark Spencer hotel does not have this problem and indeed has got it SPOT ON in every regard here.

"One of the best " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/26/2012 Vote

4. The accommodations were comfortable; the hotel staff were very friendly and helpful; and the kitchen made it very convenient for having food and beverages accessible.

"Wonderful lodging " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/8/2012 Vote

5. I could walk to the bookstore, Whole Foods, and a great gelato shop.

"Clean, comfortable and very nice people! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/20/2011 Vote

6. The wine reception was a nice way to unwind from the day's hard work of sightseeing and get ready to taste some of Portland's food.

"Made my holiday " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/30/2011 Vote

7. The hotel was about a block and a half from Powell's bookstore and about the same distance from a Whole Foods, which was great since each of the rooms in the hotel contains a kitchenette.

"Great Location, Great People, Great Rates" " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/10/2011 Vote

8. This hotel is located in a perfect spot near Powell's Books, Whole Foods, and many great places to eat, including Clyde Commons, one of the best places in Portland to eat.

"Perfect Location, Love the Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/6/2011 Vote

9. The hotel is well-located, right near Pioneer Square and walking distance to some yummy food trucks, fun parks, etc. The hotel feels cool enough to give you a sense of Portland style, without being too aggressively hip.

"Ideal hotel for book-loving families " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/7/2011 Vote

10. As an added bonus we really enjoyed the nearby food carts we had heard so much about.

"The Mark Spencer was everything we hoped for and more. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/20/2011 Vote