Name: McMenamins Kennedy School
Address: 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Concordia, Portland, Oregon, United States of America, Portland, Oregon, United States of America
Rating: 8.6

Guest reviews

8.6

Fabulous

Based on 525 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

12%

Couple

49%

Family

23%

Group

10%

Solo

4%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At McMenamins Kennedy School, travelers rave about the one-of-a-kind setting in a converted school with on-site bars, restaurants, a movie theater, and a popular soaking pool, creating a lively, self-contained stay with plenty to explore.

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10

Barbara

28 Apr 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was wonderful and hot coffee just down the hall was thoughtful. I don’t know if there are tubs in any of the rooms although I did enjoy the soaking tub. Highly recommend this quirky hotel and restaurants and bars. Don’t miss the activities in the theater.

10

James

10 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean beautiful room, with a comfortable bed. No fridge, microwave or TV, so be warned. The Restaurant and bars were wonderful.

8

Steven

7 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Fun atmosphere, good food, comfortable and quiet room.

10

Amy

26 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff,service, ambiance all were top notch.

10

Ace

3 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Yes - room lighting was great!

5736 NE 33rd Ave, Concordia, Portland, Oregon, United States of America

Location

Located in Portland (Northeast Portland), McMenamins Kennedy School is within a 10-minute drive of Portland Expo Center and Oregon Convention Center. This hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Moda Center and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Alberta Street(0.4 Miles)

Peninsula Park Rose Garden(2.5 Miles)

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center(3 Miles)

Columbia River(3 Miles)

Lloyd Center(3.1 Miles)

Wonder Ballroom(3.2 Miles)

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From 15:00 to 00:00

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee of approximately USD 10.00 to 20.00 per person.

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of USD 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. Specific accessibility features for bathrooms and pool access are not detailed.

The hotel is located in Northeast Portland, within a 10-minute drive of Portland Expo Center and Oregon Convention Center. It is approximately 4 miles from Moda Center and 4.6 miles from Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Yes, there is an outdoor pool, which is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Operational hours are not specified.

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 25 per night, and advance request or confirmation is required. Cribs are not mentioned.

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