McMenamins Kennedy School

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel with bars and a 24-hour front desk

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Outdoor spa tub
Hallway
5 bars/lounges
5 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97211
  • Place, Oregon Convention Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Moda Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Veterans Memorial Coliseum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (English Wing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Portland

Located in Northeast Portland, McMenamins Kennedy School is within a 10-minute drive of popular attractions such as Portland Expo Center and Oregon Convention Center. This 57-room, 3.5-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Alberta Street - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oregon Convention Center - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Moda Center - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Oregon Zoo - 14 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • North Lombard Transit Center - 6 min drive
  • Portland Union Station - 19 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McMenamins Kennedy School - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jet Black Coffee Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Great North - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KISS Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Boiler Room Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

McMenamins Kennedy School

Suburban hotel with bars and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of McMenamins Kennedy School enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and coffee in a common area. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free newspapers, an ATM, and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include free newspapers, free local calls, and safes.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 10 to 20 per person
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cypress Room Bar
  • The Boiler Room Bar
  • The Courtyard Restaurant
  • The Detention Bar
  • The Honors Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday:
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at McMenamins Kennedy School?

McMenamins Kennedy School offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at McMenamins Kennedy School?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at McMenamins Kennedy School on Nov 2, 2025 start from $169.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see around McMenamins Kennedy School?

This hotel is situated in Northeast Portland within a short 7-minute walk of Alberta Street and also 11 minutes on foot from Alberta Rose Theatre. You'll also find Moda Center and Lloyd Center within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at McMenamins Kennedy School?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does McMenamins Kennedy School have a casino?

No, McMenamins Kennedy School doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at McMenamins Kennedy School?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at McMenamins Kennedy School?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a late night room service menu and bathrobes as well as 5 bars.

Does McMenamins Kennedy School have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does McMenamins Kennedy School feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, McMenamins Kennedy School serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Courtyard Restaurant.

Does McMenamins Kennedy School allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at McMenamins Kennedy School for a fee of USD 30 per pet, per day.

Does McMenamins Kennedy School have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to McMenamins Kennedy School?

The closest major airport to McMenamins Kennedy School is Portland International Airport (PDX), which is 5 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at McMenamins Kennedy School?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at McMenamins Kennedy School.