Mark Spencer Hotel
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Why go
- Artwork by local artists in each guest room and corridor, showing the culture of Portland
- The Nortonia Ballroom in the Mark Spencer Event Center, which recalls the hotel's original name
- Room service menus from the Bamboo Sushi and Cheryl's On 12th restaurants
- Bathrooms with Carrera marble floors and Italian glass tile showers
Good to know
Good for
- Families Family rooms are offered.
- Business travelers Used by business travelers and extended-stay guests. Meeting rooms and conference facilities are offered.
- Groups Film and television production crews stay here as guests. Meeting rooms and conference facilities are offered.
Rooms
- Guest rooms and suites
- 101 in total Each room has a unique design. Rooms have air conditioning, a flatscreen TV, a kitchenette, a walk-in shower and bathrobes.
- Family rooms
- Offered
- Accessible rooms
- Offered
- Suites
- Offered Some rooms include a separate living room.
- Non-smoking rooms
- Offered
Amenities
- Parking Indoor parking for guests, paid parking on-site and secured parking. Street parking and paid public parking are nearby.
- Fitness center Gym and workout room. The new fitness center has Precor strength and cardio equipment.
- Business center For guests.
- Massage Full body massage and couples massage.
- Pets Pets allowed, including dogs.
- Breakfast Breakfast in the room.
- Free Wi-Fi Free high-speed internet.
- Concierge
- 24-hour security
- Doorperson
- Taxi service
- Baggage storage
- Laundry Laundry service, self-serve laundry, ironing service and dry cleaning.
- Complimentary tea and instant coffee A complimentary welcome drink is also offered.
- Shared lounge and TV area
- Convenience store
- Non-smoking hotel
- First aid kit
Restaurants and bars on site
- Coffee shop in the hotel
- Snack bar in the hotel
Location
- In the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon, on Stark St, near where several neighborhoods meet
- Pearl District: 1 minute away
- West End: a few steps away
- Downtown restaurants and bars: within walking distance
- Restaurants, bars and notable attractions in the area are easy to reach
With kids
- Family rooms are among the room types the hotel offers.
Interesting facts4
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Film and television crews working on local productions stay here as guests.
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Artists performing with Portland Center Stage, the Oregon Symphony or the Oregon Ballet Theatre are among its guests.
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The laundry runs on an ozone system and needs 50% less energy than other systems.
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Windows open, and they are energy efficient.
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History
Touring theatre performers and celebrities stayed there. Early guests included Louis Armstrong, Mel Torme and Sammy Davis Jr. Many performers stayed here to be near the area's entertainment venues. Extensive renovations finished in early 2017 added the Event Center.
- 1907Opened as the Nortonia Hotel, drawing guests from around the world.
- 1966Remodeled and renamed Mark Spencer Hotel.
- 2017Extensive renovations finished, adding the Mark Spencer Event Center with the Nortonia Ballroom.
Shorts
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access Wheelchair access is offered at the hotel.
- Facilities for disabled guests Facilities for disabled guests are offered.
- Parking Indoor parking for guests, and paid private parking on site.
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- Website
- markspencer.com
- Phone
- +1-503-2243293
Questions and answers
Where is the Mark Spencer Hotel?
The Mark Spencer Hotel is at 409 SW 11th Ave in downtown Portland, Oregon, on Stark St. The Pearl District is about 1 minute away.
Does the Mark Spencer Hotel have parking?
Yes. It has indoor parking for guests, paid private parking on site and secured parking. Street parking and paid public parking are nearby.
Are pets allowed at the Mark Spencer Hotel?
Yes. Pets are allowed at the hotel, dogs included.
Does the Mark Spencer Hotel have family rooms?
Yes. The hotel offers family rooms, accessible rooms, suites and non-smoking rooms.
Is breakfast offered at the Mark Spencer Hotel?
Yes. Breakfast in the room is offered at the hotel.
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