KEX Portland

2.0 star property
Hotel near Oregon Convention Center in Portland

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

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 569 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • 123 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

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

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

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

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 16
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Portland

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Northeast Portland hotel, you'll find Oregon Convention Center and Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Moda Center and Powell's City of Books are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Oregon Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tom McCall Waterfront Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Moda Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Powell's City of Books - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Portland State University - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

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

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nong's Khao Man Gai - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jupiter Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Roseline Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wayfinder Beer - ‬6 min walk

About this property

KEX Portland

Hotel near Oregon Convention Center in Portland
KEX Portland offers its guests a sauna and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

KEX Portland also features a library, concierge services, and express check-in.

This Portland hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

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

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

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: 4:00 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is KEX Portland to the airport?

KEX Portland is 7.9 mi (14-min drive) away from the Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at KEX Portland?

As of Sep 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at KEX Portland on Sep 4, 2025 start from $119.0, 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.

Does KEX Portland have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at KEX Portland.

Does KEX Portland offer free breakfast?

KEX Portland does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at KEX Portland?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at KEX Portland?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at KEX Portland?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does KEX Portland have a pool?

KEX Portland does not have a pool.

Does KEX Portland have a restaurant?

KEX Portland is home to Pacific Standard, which features happy hour.

Does KEX Portland have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is KEX Portland to downtown Portland?

KEX Portland is 0.7 mi away from Portland.

KEX Portland Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 470 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 470 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 470 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 470 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 470 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Read the fine print. You will share rooms with strangers. Some might be nudists
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, walkable to downtown and restaurants on east side. Clean, quite, unique vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, will return again. Friendly staff and great location fir public transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Synho

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Youngwon

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The decor of the property is so unique. It gave a very quaint and nolstagic vibe. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people at front desk were very nice and helpful. I loved the downstairs lobby/bar restaurant atmosphere as well. I utilized the workout room, and while it was functional I might try to dress it up a little bit. It might be nice to have some maps of Portland around too, so perhaps different neighborhoods can be circled/recommended?
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was in the large room with too many bunk beds for three nights. First night was rough with so many folks hacking, sneezing and coughing all night long. But most left by the second night, and had place to myself on night three. Front desk and cleaning folks were awesome, and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

NITIN

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sauna was nice
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, bed was comfortable, and conveniently located. I loved the bar downstairs, and the rooms came with water. I never had to wait for a bathroom and the bathrooms were super clean. Staff were amazing and I would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

rayce

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time in a hostel. People in thr rooms were respectful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhipray

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

10/10 Excellent

Xiangtiange

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

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