Mark Spencer Hotel, Portland, Hard

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Mark Spencer Hotel	Average Price: $152 Check Rates

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409 South-West 11th Avenue

Portland, 97205 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 7 of 75
Average review rating: 3.78

OpinionWell Value Index: 6

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (38) , MyTravelGuide (3) , Travelocity (2) , TripAdvisor (386) , YahooTravel (15)

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1. They provide a nice continental breakfast with a variety of breads, pastries, cereals (hot & cold), hard boiled eggs, & juice.

""Nice hotel with a great location" " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/17/2011 Vote

2. It was raining hard when we had to leave the hotel to walk to a theater down the street and the front desk was gracious and helpful in giving us a complimentary umbrella.

"Wonderful older hotel in heart of Portland " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/12/2011 Vote

3. ' We enjoyed the extra touches that were offered including daily wine tastings with cheese and flatbread 'pizzas;' free cappucino (always available;) freshly baked cookies and a large selection of teas; and a very substantial offering for breakfast (hot and cold cereals, fresh fruit, muffins, bagels, breads to toast, hard boiled eggs, juices, coffees, etc.

"Friendly, clean, good value, welcoming " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/8/2011 Vote

4. The wine reception was a nice way to unwind from the day's hard work of sightseeing and get ready to taste some of Portland's food.

"Made my holiday " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/30/2011 Vote

5. I am finding that these days, it is really hard to find good value for your money on just about anything.

"Won't stay anywhere else " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/16/2011 Vote

6. For the money we spent, the hotel is hardly worth it.

"No thanks, there are way better hotels " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/1/2011 Vote

7. They also provide a free breakfast in the mornings, limited to hard boiled eggs, yogurts, muffins and breads.

"Will Stay Next Time in Portland " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/17/2011 Vote

8. 4+ helpful staff, full continental breakfast with protein choices (hard boiled eggs and yogurt), espresso machine, fruit, rolls, cereal, croissants, muffins, etc.

"Wonderful hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/12/2011 Vote

9. Kitchenette is nice but hardly needed when Whole Foods Market is right across the street.

"Good but not posh for an antique hotel; great downtown location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/17/2011 Vote

10. hard boiled eggs (shells removed), stainless steel flatware instead of plastic, good granola, and thank you for the incredible make-your-own-delicious cup of coffee.

"Love the Mark Spencer - I'll be Back " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/30/2011 Vote