“Cool hipster hotel set in East Burnside. Stylishly sparse yet cosy shared or private rooms combine tasteful mismatched antique furnishings with deluxe linens. Dine at the open-plan Icelandic restaurant with its laid-back feel. Enjoy the sauna, rooftop & courtyard dining. Affordable Scandi chic.”

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • Central East neighbourhood has a great alternative vibe, yet is only 10 mins walk or a short street car ride to the downtown
  • Value chic

    • Dorm rooms with shared bathrooms offer some of the best value accomodation in the city
  • Groups

    • Bunk Rooms sleep 4, 6 or 16 people - a fun option for all the crew
  • Restaurant

    • Dóttir offers fab setting for casual dinners with friends. Enjoy an innovative blend of Pacific Northwest and Nordic ingredients
  • Roof terrace

    • Lady of the Mountain rooftop bar is open every evening, plus weekend brunch. Enjoy craft cocktails with city views
  • Historic

    • Housed in a 110 year old biscuit factory, where the owners met by chance when looking for a movie setting
  • Family Suites

    • Family rooms combine Queen beds for parents with 2 or 4 bunk beds for kids
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The property puts on live music events about once a week
  • Local markets

    • Pick up great snacks at Portland Saturday Market nearby
  • Close to nightlife

    • Trendy East Burnside offers gritty local nightlife
  • Sights nearby

    • Explore East Burnside on foot
  • Lively area

  • Museums

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • House party feel

  • Child friendly

  • Artworks

  • Boutique

  • Riverside

  • Chic

  • Antiques

  • Quirky

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Disabled access

  • Contemporary

  • Charming

  • Air conditioning

Facilities

  • Rooms

    29 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Dóttir offers fab setting for casual dinners with friends. Enjoy an innovative blend of Pacific Northwest and Nordic ingredients
  • Roof terrace

    Lady of the Mountain rooftop bar is open every evening, plus weekend brunch. Enjoy craft cocktails with city views
  • Outdoor dining

    There's also a kitchen & secret courtyard for al fresco dining when the restaurant is closed
  • Sitting Room

    Series of upper floor lounge areas and library offer cosy nooks for curling up with a book
  • Concierge

    Service with a difference; enjoy contactless check-in and a guest messaging app
  • Sauna/Steam

    Wellness amenities include a 12-person sauna and work-out area with punchbags
  • Family Suites

    Family rooms combine Queen beds for parents with 2 or 4 bunk beds for kids
  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Fireplace

  • Meeting Room

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Library

  • Wifi

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Child friendly

  • Car not required

  • Disabled access

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Air conditioning

  • Parking

  • Bar

Activities

  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The property puts on live music events about once a week
  • Local markets

    • Pick up great snacks at Portland Saturday Market nearby
  • Close to nightlife

    • Trendy East Burnside offers gritty local nightlife
  • Sights nearby

    • Explore East Burnside on foot
  • Museums

  • Theatre

Map & Location

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Kex Hotel, Portland

Originally published by The Telegraph

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