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KEX Portland

2.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Courtyard
Lunch and dinner served
Front of property - evening/night
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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100 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232
  • Oregon Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Moda Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Powell's City of Books
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom (Bunk in a 16 Bunk Room)

Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom (Bunk in a 16 Bunk Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (Standard King Ensuite)

Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (Standard King Ensuite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite (Family Room Ensuite)

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite (Family Room Ensuite)

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite (Family Room Ensuite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (Standard Queen Ensuite)

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (Standard Queen Ensuite)

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (Standard Queen Ensuite)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ensuite (ADA King Room Ensuite)

Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ensuite (ADA King Room Ensuite)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom (Double Queen-Shared Bath)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom (Double Queen-Shared Bath)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Shared Bathroom (Double Queen-Shared Bath)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom (Bunk in a 4 Bunk Room-Female Only)

Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom (Bunk in a 4 Bunk Room-Female Only)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (Small Bunk Room with Shared Bath)

Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Basic Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (Small Bunk Room with Shared Bath)

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom (Queen Shared Bath)

Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom (Queen Shared Bath)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (Deluxe King Ensuite)

Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite (Deluxe King Ensuite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom (Bunk in a 4 Bunk Room-Mixed)

Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom (Bunk in a 4 Bunk Room-Mixed)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (16 Bunk Room)

Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (16 Bunk Room)

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 16
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (Small Bunk Room)

Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (Small Bunk Room)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Portland

With a stay at KEX Portland, you'll be centrally located in Portland, within a 10-minute walk of Oregon Convention Center and Tom McCall Waterfront Park. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Moda Center and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Powell's City of Books.

What's nearby

  • Oregon Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tom McCall Waterfront Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Moda Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Powell's City of Books - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Portland State University - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • NE Martin Luther King & E Burnside Stop - 1 min walk
  • Portland Union Station - 6 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nong's Khao Man Gai - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hey Love - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rontoms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Delicious Donuts - ‬3 min walk

About this property

KEX Portland

Hotel with a sauna, a quick walk to Oregon Convention Center
KEX Portland offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and designer toiletries. Beds feature down comforters. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Portland hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and you can also request irons/ironing boards.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a sauna and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at Pacific Standard serving the guests of KEX Portland, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.
Pacific Standard - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 12 per night)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pacific Standard

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.0 percent will be charged
  • 1 percent tourism fee will be charged
  • Service fee: USD 12 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 12 per night (rates may vary)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

KEX Portland Hotel
KEX Portland Portland
KEX Portland Hotel Portland

KEX Portland Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 352 out of 462 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 462 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 462 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 462 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 462 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Easy, hip and safe hotel

KEX is a great, central location and in a safe neighborhood. I was traveling solo for work and felt very comfortable. The hotel has a great restaurant/bar, sauna, and price options for all budget types. The hotel has a deal with Knot Springs, 1 block away, which I took advantage of.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tavis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful anytime I needed. Nice decor and comfortable accommodations, clean and safe inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the only place I stay when visiting Portland! The hotel is fantastic from rooms, the restaurant/bar downstairs, and I can’t rave enough about the fantastic staff!!!!! If you are planning a trip to Portland I highly recommend Kex for your stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! The room was very homey and comfortable, the atmosphere was very nice and welcoming. The front counter host, Mikey (not sure how to spell it) was very friendly and helpful and even gave us a complimentary upgrade to our room upon arrival!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is gorgeous. The rooms I will say are a bit small. BUT. The bathroom is pretty big. The beds were comfortable and clean. The restaurant downstairs was so good as well. Stay here for the vibe and the service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jung Wei

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was really unique and very cool but the bed wasn’t comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Madalyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!

I was very impressed with KEX Portland! I booked a private queen room with a friend for a night, and we both loved it. The shared bathrooms were spotless and I had no hesitations using them. The staff were incredibly friendly and kind (and the food was delicious!!), and the decor was so cute. My expectations were exceeded- for the price point, KEX can't be beat. I'll be back in the future for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ephraim

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great although not during spring break .

Great boutique hotel , only issue was a ton of younger pre- teens were there on spring break and were loud at night . Otherwise loved the hotel and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

KEX Porand was a very nice place to o stay. Easy access to shops and restaurants. Nice rooms and friendly staff. Only bad part was parking was not good. They need to have a parking garage.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff at front desk and at bar were awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cora

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025