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KEX Portland

2.0 star property
Hotel near Oregon Convention Center in Portland

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Lunch and dinner served
Bar (on property)
Lunch and dinner served
Lunch and dinner served
Courtyard

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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100 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232
  • Place, Oregon Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Tom McCall Waterfront Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Moda Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 123 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite (Standard Queen Ensuite) | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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) | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Ensuite (Family Room Ensuite) | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 16
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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

  • Willamette River - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • 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

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
  • ‪Roseline Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rontoms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kava Saia Tea House - ‬4 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Jan 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at KEX Portland on Jan 21, 2026 start from $89.0, 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 541 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 541 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 541 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 541 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 541 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nathalie

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was fantastic and very helpful Air conditioning was fine, room was actually a little cold (and the heat stayed up towards the top.) Didn't stop by the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy F

Christian at the front desk was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly staff and a great bar!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple room and amenities. Wonderful relaxing lobby, restaurant, bar and fantastic staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakota

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice, the drinks were very pleasant, I liked the Boilermaker option on the happy hour
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful experience. We loved the vibe of the hotel. Jazzy, calm, and relaxing. Very much not like the typical hotel chains.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, FAIRWAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
KEX is a very clean, no frills hotel/hostel in Portland with a fantastic lobby and bar. The food was inventive, fresh and tasty. Good cocktails, and even better service....just enough attention to get what I wanted and plenty of space to just enjoy the scene.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan Edward Lile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I tried to store my valuables in my assigned security drawer, but it was blocked by another set of bunks. I didn't even deal with this nonsense in the military, which should say something to these people. Get it together, kids.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelsea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
n/a
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were very inconsistent with my stay. I had a one bedroom and in a day was moved to a bunk room of four for no reason. So I went from 314 to 313 and had to pay fee after fee. Even though I was still the same resident from Tues through friday. They are not consistent, made me move rooms and made it apparent I’d have to leave my luggage with them before checkin. This had not occurred since I stayed at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelsea

Disliked: Staff & service
Bo
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelsea

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I got there and had to pay an incidentals fee that was higher than I was told it would be when I booked, then the blue haired gentlemen that was at the front desk said “you won’t find any place without a deposit”, I said yes but I’m rooming with 16 other people. He seemed bothered during our whole interaction. Then in the middle of the night I was woken up to a flash light in my face saying that I was in the wrong bunk. Okay, so you wake me up to say that and that’s it. There were empty bunks everywhere, I found this interaction to be so rude. I must have read the bunk card wrong, the blue hair gentleman told me that I couldn’t get a bottom bunk and the room would be full, so I got a top bunk only to be woken up to be told I made a mistake. The staff was extremely rude and pretentious, not helpful and I would never go back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the staff. I wish it was consistent with my extending of my stay. It was different at the end from the beginning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were fine but bathrooms down the hall was more uncomfortable than expected. The doors were very heavy and locked behind you. Bathrooms were single stall and only 3 for an entire floor. No place to put toiletries. No robes. If you forgot your towel you were out of luck. Not super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms, fair price. Nice on location bar
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lily

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here, it's affordable and the beds are comfy. I omly wish the bathroom had a fan (to vent out steam and smells), and some of the bunks didn't have their storage drawer blocked off.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSH

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved KEX Portland! Such a unique spot with beautiful retro decor. The front desk guy Jermaine was awesome, so friendly and helpful. Walkable to restaurants and breweries. Would def stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025