McMenamins Kennedy School

  • 5736 North East 33rd Avenue, 97211 Portland, Oregon

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More than 50 of these funky, family-friendly neighborhood bars, movie theaters and historic inns dot Oregon and Washington. In downtown Portland, the Crystal Ballroom offers three floors of entertainment, from the street-level Ringlers ... more on Travelportland.com

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62 reviews

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Top Reviews from Around the Web:

Great place, great atmosphere, good food. more on CitySearch

This gem of a small neighborhood hotel was formerly a 1916 grammar school. more on Yahoo! Travel

One of Portland's best kept secrets the food is incredible the service great. more on Yahoo! Travel

They even have a cheap theater that plays 2nd run movies. more on Yahoo! Travel

The burgers leave one wishing they had ordered the pork chops. more on CitySearch

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21 reviews

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

I lived across the street from Kennedy School and 6 of us kids attended all 8 grades there. Of course, I have great memories of this place. We enjoy the pictures throughout the halls there.
Have lived in the Seattle ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Hotel is an interesting conversion of a school.

Room we had was fairly basic but was large. No tea/coffee provided in room was disadvantage.

Hotel way out of Portland.
more on Yahoo! Travel

It was awesome. Excellent food and wine, very relaxing place to go. Good service, friendly people,clean and cozy. Wonderful ... more on Yahoo! Travel

My Mom and I loved everything about Mcmenimins! The rooms are old classrooms and are really neat. We really loved how they turned the gym into a movie theatre and had couches and big comfy chairs to sit in and watch a movie. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

You walk in and feel like you've jumped back to grade school. Only, you never got such good food and beverages in the cafeteria! The food, wine and beer are reason enough to visit, but the whole atmosphere is a great reason to stay ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

Sleeping in a converted school building is great fun! McMenamins has done a great job with the Kennedy School. In addition to the accommodations, it serves the community through a restaurant, bar, reg ... more on TripAdvisor

I've never had accommodations anywhere that so perfectly complemented its locale. Portand is a charming city that is at once quirky, rebellious, and friendly; it's old school and progressive at the sa ... more on TripAdvisor

I loved everything about our stay except for the hugely disappointing fact that our 13 year old son was not allowed in to a 7:40 movie showing. What's up with that, Kennedy School??!! They explained t ... more on TripAdvisor

Great food, beautiful gardens, friendly staff, amazing artwork - most importantly, great greyhounds with fresh squeezed grapefruits. We loved hitting ... more on TripAdvisor

I had heard great things about the renovated schools, and we decided to stay here the last night before leaving Portland. Our room was across from the entrance to the restaurant - which was open until ... more on TripAdvisor

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28 reviews

Top Reviews From CitySearch

McMenamin's pubs enjoy more popularity than they should. The buildings are fascinating - especially the Kennedy School, which is almost like a freaky haunted house. The soak tub is a neat feature, but it closes at 10pm. And the movie ... more on CitySearch

My friends and I go to the theatre atleast once a week, and we love it! It only costs 3$ to get in, 2$ for the early shows, and it is movies that were just in the theatre... great for if your not sure that its a movie youll like, ... more on CitySearch

My husband and I often choose Kennedy School for low key evenings out. As many others have mentioned, the food is not particularly stellar, (burgers are rather cardboard, but toppings are lush and tasty), but you can't beat the funky, ... more on CitySearch

I love going to a movie drinking beer and eating good food all while relaxing on a big cushy sofa with great friends... ... more on CitySearch

Yes they have the market on this niche....but the service is the worst! Been there 3 times since March 2005 and each time they have forgotten to bring the appetizer (item served prior to a meal!) completely or bring it with the meals. ... more on CitySearch

Great Amenities at McMenamins Kennedy School:

  • Parking - free
  • Handicapped accessible
  • Lounge/bar
  • Gift/news stand
  • On-site parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking
  • Free newspaper
  • Fax machine
  • Copier
  • High speed internet access
  • Maid service
  • Fire alarm
  • Desk
  • Telephone
  • Tv lounge
  • Terraces
  • Air conditioning
  • Full service health spa
  • Internet access in public areas
  • Massage services
  • High speed internet access in public areas
  • Outdoor pool
  • Atm/banking
  • High speed internet access
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spa services
  • Pool
  • Meeting facilities
  • Wheel chair access

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