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The Hotel Zags Portland

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

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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)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 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
(63 reviews)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 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
  • ‪Third Ave Food Carts - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪In J Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Higgins Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 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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Apr 19 - Apr 20
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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
  • Billiards/pool table
  • 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
  • Desk chair
  • 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)!

Property payment types

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 Apr 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hotel Zags Portland on Apr 15, 2026 start from $135, including 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. 609 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1019 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Welcoming and warm staff, great amenities and lots of fun extras!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Front Desk Staff was really pleasant. The hot water didn't work in our sink, and the bar staff was not friendly or knowledgeable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Chih Wei

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
You said: Can I say The location is good, and the staff are friendly. The bedroom I stayed in was fine, but the bathroom was not clean. There were black spots (which looked like mold or stains) and a dead bug on the shelf below the sink. The shelf also looked dusty, so I did not use the towels stored there. I informed the front desk on the first night of my stay and requested that housekeeping clean the bathroom. I even texted them photos of the sink. However, the only thing that was done the next day was that the trash can was emptied. This was very disappointing. I think a 4 star hotel should be much better than this. ChatGPT said: Yes—you can say that, and it’s clear, but if this is for a hotel review or a complaint, it will sound more polished and effective with a few small edits. Here’s a refined version that keeps your meaning and tone but reads more professional and balanced: The location is good, and the staff are friendly. The bedroom I stayed in was fine; however, the bathroom was not clean. There were black spots (which appeared to be mold or stains) and a dead bug on the shelf below the sink. The shelf also looked dusty, so I did not feel comfortable using the towels stored there. I informed the front desk on the first night of my stay and requested that housekeeping clean the bathroom. I also texted photos of the sink as requested. Unfortunately, the only action taken the following day was that the trash can was emptied. This was very disappointing. I expect
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Delia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ease of check in was great. Pre ordered items not in room at arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable room, friendly staff upon arrival, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stclaire

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Hotel Zags Portland was genuinely wonderful, especially during a time when comfort and ease mattered most to us. The parking alone deserves a shoutout. It was fantastic and completely comped for us since we were in town for a medical procedure at OHSU, which removed a huge layer of stress right from the start. The room was absolutely adorable and perfectly suited to our needs. Everything felt thoughtful, cozy, and clean. The roll-in shower was a standout. It was spacious, spotless, and incredibly easy to use, which we truly appreciated. We also loved seeing the games and communal touches throughout the hotel. While this trip wasn’t exactly a “fun and games” kind of visit, it was nice knowing they were there. Hopefully next time we can enjoy that side of the hotel a bit more. The only area that fell short was breakfast. The options were very limited, drink choices were basically just milk and coffee, the hard-boiled eggs were unfortunately not great, and the toaster was jammed with old muffins for two days straight. It felt like an afterthought compared to how well everything else was handled. That said, the overall experience was warm, comfortable, and incredibly accommodating during a vulnerable time for us. Hotel Zags is a charming, well-located spot with a lot going for it, and we would absolutely consider staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josalyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was such a cool space. Very unique
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEY

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rocela, surrey

Tub looks dirty,Staff good, WiFi down and no break fast in day they return portion of our fees to compensate us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalton

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly staff and the goodie bag for my pup was a nice holiday touch. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew, Show Low

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fun, boutique hotel on a good block in Portland.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentyn

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Seattle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James

Nice vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

randy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely nice. Soundproofing between rooms was not perfect. Complimentary breakfast was not decent. Didn't know the parking was not free. Overall, it was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the interior of the hotel & all the fun amenities they had like s’mores making but just wish the free breakfast had more options.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a fun stay! Hotel had so much to do and was very unique
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and many good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The safe parking. Friendly staff & clean room. Loved the festive decor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is amazing! And we love all the additional amenities pin ball machines, s'more bar, and the snow ball fight. They make a vacation next level.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025