McMenamins Elk Temple

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Tacoma Dome

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Front of property
Property grounds
5 bars/lounges
Interior entrance
King Atrium | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402
  • Place, Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Tacoma Dome
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Emerald Queen Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

King Atrium

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Annex

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Tacoma

Downtown Tacoma stay.At this Downtown Tacoma hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Pantages Theater and Broadway Center for the Performing Arts. Children's Museum of Tacoma and Wright Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Museum of Glass - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Tacoma Dome - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Emerald Queen Casino - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Theater District Station - 3 min walk
  • Union Station - 20 min walk
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McMenamins Elks Temple - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rock The Dock Pub & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Matador - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McMenamins Elks Temple Main Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Forum - ‬5 min walk

About this property

McMenamins Elk Temple

3.5-star hotel near Tacoma Dome
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 5 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. McMenamins Elk Temple also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and a front-desk safe.

This 3.5-star Tacoma hotel is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 5 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
McMenamins Elk Temple offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

This Tacoma hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 12 to 16 for adults and USD 4 to 8 for children
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 1.0 per stay

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 16 for adults, and USD 4 to 8 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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McMenamins Elk Temple Tacoma
McMenamins Elk Temple Hotel Tacoma

Frequently asked questions

How close is McMenamins Elk Temple to the airport?

McMenamins Elk Temple is 22.6 mi (30-min drive) away from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at McMenamins Elk Temple?

As of Sep 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at McMenamins Elk Temple on Oct 30, 2025 start from $139.0, 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 McMenamins Elk Temple have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at McMenamins Elk Temple.

How close is McMenamins Elk Temple to the beach?

This hotel is 5.7 mi (13-min drive) from Owen Beach and 11.1 mi (16-min drive) from Caledonia Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does McMenamins Elk Temple offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at McMenamins Elk Temple, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 12 and 16 for adults, USD 4 and 8 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at McMenamins Elk Temple?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Emerald Queen Casino (4-min drive) and BJ's Bingo (6-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at McMenamins Elk Temple?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at McMenamins Elk Temple?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does McMenamins Elk Temple have a pool?

McMenamins Elk Temple does not have a pool.

Does McMenamins Elk Temple have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does McMenamins Elk Temple have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is McMenamins Elk Temple to downtown Tacoma?

McMenamins Elk Temple is 0.3 mi away from Tacoma.

McMenamins Elk Temple Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 319 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing property

Quirky and historically rich. It’s such a fun and unique hotel. You won’t need to leave. So much to see and do here. Absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tava, North Las Vegas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JeNeal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay loved exploring the different locations within McMenamins! Bright colorful amazing art to explore! Cutest little gift shop! Friendly staff! Close to some really cute shops! Just exploring the different floors and finding the hidden bar was an experience in itself! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have no parking and we had to park on the street and our car was broken into and our cruise-luggage was stolen. We had to cancel our cruise and have the car repaired. The main reason that we did not bring in our cruise-luggage was that we were on a floor that did not have an elevator and we had to haul our overnight stuff up and down stairs. NEVER STAY HERE.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Each room and floor was unique. The fireplace area is a vibe. The bars on each floor are just amazing and the staff and security goes out of their way to make sure you're comfortable. The elevator was out when we checked in and was repaired by the following morning. You really need to stay and try a package or stay when there is a show. And wander in your bathrobe. That's my favorite part!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area around it is ok. The stair gates are a real pain for dragging suitcases up and down. Room was small but comfortable. Building interior and exterior are lovely. Super nice to sit outside the Spanish bar. Nice to have food on site. Parking is a pain from 3-6.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Funky place in Tacoma with an amazing assortments of drinking establishments and food options. Definitely recommend a visit if you're in Tacoma!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Woodinville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really cool place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time exploring the building, reading the history and seeing all the cool decor, paintings/murals etc. Good food and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully restored property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So much fun and so comfortable...

We were in Tacoma for our daughter's graduation. We spent one night at McMenamins Elk Temple and it was absolutely perfect. Found the speakeasy after a fun family hunt around the property. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Way better than the Airbnb we checked out of that morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

B JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

McMenamins Elks Temple, Tacoma: 2nd Stay

Having had my second stay here, I can state that my first excellent experience was not a fluke. It's a great place to stay. I attended a metal show at the Temple Theatre, and that was just a short walk away.
The bed in my room. The headboard in each room is painted differently.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

B JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

McMenamins Elks Temple

Staying here was an excellent experience. I saw Italian Gothic metal band Lacuna Coil perform at the Spanish Ballroom which is part of the hotel complex. The complex also houses a bottle shop and a number of bars/restaurants. The staff are courteous and helpful, and everything is very clean. I had a fine breakfast at one of the restaurants before leaving.
This is the bed in the room where I stayed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith

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

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The originality that was maintained and all of the history that peppered throughout, the themes. So fun
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025