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The Hotel Zags Portland

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Portland State University

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Outdoor dining
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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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515 Southwest Clay St, Portland, OR, 97201
  • Place, Portland State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Portland Art Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (City)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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LCD TV, iPod dock, pay movies

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room, 1 King Bed (City)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Garden)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Zags)

  • City view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (City)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (City, Roll-in Shower)

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Portland

Heart of Portland.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Portland hotel, you'll find Portland State University and Portland Art Museum. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and Pioneer Place are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Portland State University - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Keller Auditorium - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Portland Art Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tom McCall Waterfront Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • SW Market & 5th Stop - 1 min walk
  • Portland Union Station - 12 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Jerk - SW - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Love Belizean - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪In J Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Higgins Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Third Ave Food Carts - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Hotel Zags Portland

4-star boutique hotel near Portland State University
The Hotel Zags Portland offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and 5 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2740 square feet (255 square meters) and includes conference space. An arcade/game room, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly The Hotel Zags Portland. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Portland hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 174 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2740 sq ft of conference space
  • 255 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Hotel Zags Portland offers 174 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 34.80 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.

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 40 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 45.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 11:00 AM
  • 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 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

This property charges per-night fees for additional included amenities.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Hotel Zags Portland to the airport?

The Hotel Zags Portland is 9.6 mi (18-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 The Hotel Zags Portland?

As of Mar 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hotel Zags Portland on Mar 9, 2026 start from 86.43, 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 The Hotel Zags Portland have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Hotel Zags Portland.

Does The Hotel Zags Portland offer free breakfast?

The Hotel Zags Portland offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Hotel Zags Portland?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Hotel Zags Portland?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Hotel Zags Portland?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 40 per night.

Does The Hotel Zags Portland have a pool?

The Hotel Zags Portland does not have a pool.

Does The Hotel Zags Portland have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Hotel Zags Portland have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Hotel Zags Portland to downtown Portland?

The Hotel Zags Portland is 0.7 mi away from Portland.

The Hotel Zags Portland Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 601 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margarita, SAN FRANCISCO

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ashish

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The entire staff we encountered was great! Everyone was friendly and professional. The lobby was tastefully done and felt very clean. The room left a lot to be desired, especially the bathroom. The toilet seat was peeling and didn't fit the toilet, so it was askew and moved every time you sat on it (also noticed the lobby bathrooms had the same issue). The bottom of the tub had low/high spots so it would move under you when you showered - creating a very unstable feeling. The bed didn't have a fitted sheet - it was a flat sheet tucked in, and it wouldn't stay tucked as you slept on it. I know this is an older facility, but I think some care could be put into the rooms to make them a touch better.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No room coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Vinay

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Although the staff is great, check in was great , the primary reason i booked the hotel was availability of EV charger but after reaching there, i realized that they just have 2 out which 1 was occupied and the other one was not working. So the whole point of booking a hotel with EV charging was moot. I could have stayed some place else with cheaper rates and similar amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Rajshree

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff:) helpful too!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jailene

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family loved the free games in the lobby along with the convenient location. Staff customer service and friendliness was top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. I didn’t pay for parking bc I don’t believe in paying for parking at any hotel. So parking on the street was fine. I get up early enough to beat the meter guard. I wish that they offered a real breakfast. It would really make a huge difference in customer experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was safe and staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The water was luke warm at best. I was shivering in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Amy Torgerson

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didnt use the parking service. Used public transportatiin and that was easy and right out the door.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jeana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel overall was a wonderful place to stay and Alex at the front desk helped with our special requests. My only complaint is their 3rd party answering service. They did not have correct information on the front desk contact number and their hours. They said check out time was 9am when it is actually 12pm. Also the email they gave me to the front desk was not correct.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly staff. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

All good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey, Bend

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking felt safe and secure
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

cynthia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this thinking it was a good deal and had a convenient location. However the price I booked was not the price I was charged. Upon checking out I was charge a long list of extra fees which hasn’t been included in the original price I booked at. They charge a 30 dollar a night amenities fee for s’mores, water bottles (which we never received), breakfast (which is bagels, muffins, light yogurt, bananas which are so green and tasteless that I thought they were plantains. Eggs only appeared the second day. Teabags were hard to come by. No cheeses at all although they list that. Not a good spread by any standards. The beds were very hard. The arcade had three pinball machines - two of which were out of order, miss Pac-Man and a few others. There were no microwaves in the room so you had to go down the hall for the shared microwaves for the floor. The ice machine in the lobby was a brick of ice so we couldn’t use it. Only one car charger in the parking garage was working so that isn’t something they should be advertising as a perk. The garage exit gate doesn’t work so you have to drive up the entrance gate at your own peril. After being charged an additional $150! dollars, this hotel wasn’t any cheaper than the better hotels in the area. Book if you likely will use the s’mores, arcade and rental bikes but if not you can get a better deal elsewhere. I was also supposed to get a $20 parking voucher but was charged full price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Stefan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
It needs a good refresh and updating the $30 facilities fee is a scam just another way to get Customer’s money. There was no value for that $30 amenities. Not sure what those entitled I didn’t use any no coffee in the bedroom coffee with included continental was terrible hotel wasn’t very clean. Customer service was OK but definitely does not look as nice as the listing I would look elsewhere unless you’re on a tight budget, but you want something OK.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025