The Society Hotel, Portland

I could have stayed a week up on the rooftop deck it was wonderful The room was great clean hotel great service I loved it I would come back again thank you

Amazing value, clean facilities, nice rooftop, helpful front desk staff, cute cafe on first floor.

Not a great area in Portland, but the prices reflect this very fairly.

Super friendly staff!

Staff was so so friendly, the atmosphere was out of this world and the cafe had some greatly crafted beverages and food.

The location is definitely sketchy but not awful if you've been in the city before. Other women traveling alone I do not reccamend this spot for safety.

Nice and neat room, great to stay for a night. Excep

Funky hotel

Location, didn't feel safe to walk around in the area

The bed was comfy. Sheets soft and pillows perfect size. It was quiet and clean too.

Slippers would be a nice touch for walking to the bathroom.

staff were great, loved the lobby, and the on site cafe, along with the really awesome roof deck. Everything was clean and I never had to wait for the shared bathroom. Also despite the very active night clubs in the area, noise from the street just didn't seem to enter our room. True we didn't have our window open. The wall fan was a great addition to the room to help air circulate. My husband and I both had restful sleep.

I really wanted an extra blanket we solved this by bringing the roof top cotton throws down to our rooms with us. Honestly the rooms are really small, though the very high ceilings help. What space there is in the room is well thought out, with hooks to hang clothes an area to store you luggage under the bed. When the lobby was closed at 2:00 AM we had to eat in our rooms, which meant sitting on the edge of the bed as there really no alternative. a small sofa at the end of the lobby would have been nice, since lobby is the hang out space our room was a sleeping and reading space but not good for handing out....

The room was nice and clean.

I didn't know that breakfast was included.

Excellent service from great staff. They were friendly, welcoming and efficient. The hotel was old school, character filled, well kept and clean.

My room was street facing and looked over a very busy 'transylvanian' night club where the obligatory yelling, screaming and squealing went on well into the early hours. I did move into a rear room later where the brick wall facing kept quiet and only an inconsiderate guest disturbed the peace. No blame attaches to the staff though. They were understanding and helpful throughout.

Great location, attentive staff.

The property could use a little bit of an update. Needs a few things to make guests more comfortable/convenient like bathroom shelf, clothing hooks, etc. A small flatscreen would be nice for people who are traveling on business.

A modern and vibrant hotel. Texting messages and responding immediately if you need something. The stuff is so friendly and relaxed. The rooftop is exceptional. The hotel is perfect to get to know new people. But even as a family we felt welcome. Good security.

The hotel is central situated but the surrounding area is a mess. We saw drug abuse on the open street. Needles laying around. There are homeless and crazy people everywhere. The parking space is a block away and I wouldn’t recommend a women go even this short way alone after dark. My wife lived near Portland 10 years ago and was so shocked how it has changed.

I really liked the price. I really liked the location, The rooftop bar was great and the cleanliness of everything was spot on.

The rooftop party 1 floor up ran a bit late.

Beautiful building & room, clean, friendly staff and nice rooftop.

The location… The hotel is in Chinatown which used to be a nice neighbourhood. Now, there are only homeless and junkies in the street and most of the shops have closed. This is really sad. And I didn’t feel very comfortable, especially while travelling with a kid.

Great price, nice rooftop.

Room was very basic, location not in great area of town. However, it's priced very fairly given these reasons.

So much to like but the roof top sitting area was awesome!

Getting yelled at by the homeless and witnessing several folks urinating on the sidewalk outside the hotel.

I loved the eco-conscious amenities, the cafe, the aesthetic, the price, and the staff.

Unfortunately, I went to take a shower and there was poop in it.

The hotel itself is really cute, clean and comfortable, even the shared bathroom is really clean. The staff is also very friendly and the environment is great 10/10! Is also close to the train station and a lot of attractions of Portland.

The location is kinda sketchy, the streets around unfortunately have a lot of homeless people, so it becomes complicated to go in and out specially if you are by yourself.

The bed was nice

There was a parade located in from of my room and I asked for a quiet place so I could sleep , and my room was right in front of it. So there was loud music until very late at night and I couldn’t sleep

The staff were super friendly. The coffee and food hit the spot. The café/bar/lounge area is comfortable and welcoming. The bed was comfortable and clean, and the bathrooms are very clean.

The room was considerably smaller than the impression I got from the images.

We loved the hotel! Very clean and we felt safe!

Both of us were too warm during the night and there was no way to cool off.

The staff was amazing! Also, the hotel hosted a very good event at their rooftop.

This hotel is located in the scariest area of Portland. It is not very safe.

The staff were incredibly friendly and professional, and the rooms were really comfortable places to be. I especially would recommend the king suite with the sofa bed for big groups like mine was :] The location is great in terms of proximity to many great places, most of our trip we traveled by foot The amenities outside of the rooms like the ground floor cafe and rooftop space were a very welcome addition which really makes the hotel, the community spaces were excellent

The area directly outside the hotel was preeettyy sketch at times, the hotel is very secure though, but the mile radius around the hotel has hit less than stellar times. I wouldn't recommend spending too much time wandering the immediate area alone. It seems the city overall is still understandably on the mend, so improvement is coming, eventually. The smaller rooms might be a bit too small in comparison to the king suite, many of them are listed as being able to house 2 guests, but I would add that might only apply to couples, who like to travel lighter, as it's a bit too intimate than most single people would be comfortable with.

Beautifully restored, hip but not pretentious, friendly and accommodating staff. Great cafe downstairs and a killer rooftop deck. I’ll definitely be back.

The stuff is amazing. Everyone is so welcoming, nice and helpful. The rooms are clean and very well designed.

The rooms are quite small but that's okay considering the price. The location isn't great, there are many homeless people just outside of the building, which is fine but sometimes can be unpredictable and could feel a bit unsafe.

The property & staff itself is outstanding - everything is clean, well kept, & well priced. They have a cute coffee & food & alcoholic beverage bar on the main floor and a rooftop lounge area. It’s all & all very great.

The location isn’t bad, what makes it bad is the amount of homeless people surrounding it. We were afraid to leave our car by itself while unloading & every 5 steps you take there’s a different homeless tent or person. It’s unfortunate because there’s nothing the hotel can do about it but it makes the property way less appealing. It also smells like straight up pee when you walk outside.

Clean and comfortable bed. Shared bathroom room and shower area clean available.

Old Town just smells like a urine factory. Rooms are really small with not chair dresser or rack for clothes. Bed sits high so a pain to put your shoes on.

The amenities within the hotel are fantastic, especially the roof.

The location, although close to the MAX, leaves a lot to be desired.

Price, basic accommodation, European style lodging

The extra charge for dirty sheets (food stain)

Having the little cafe onsite, and the front door setup for guest safety and security

Great location, beautiful design, tidy and nicely minimalist rooms, helpful staff.

Mostly just how cold the room was, though the front desk was obviously keen to help if needed.

Breakfast/coffee were really great. All staff were nice and very helpful….both in person and on the phone before we arrived. Really appreciated the secure, reasonably priced parking. And the rooftop patio is awesome even on a drizzly day. Perfect spot to stay when seeing a concert at Roseland Theater.

Hotel & parking felt very secure, but the surrounding neighborhood is definitely rough. Bummer to see downtown/old town so empty.

Hotel and the history that they kept with it was beautiful, not to mention the staff was amazing. Super friendly and accommodating to all needs. Loved the rooftop and the late cafe hours!

Very friendly staff!

The location is a bit sketchy.

Awesome location in downtown. Room was fantastic with a high ceiling and very clean. The rooftop was a great place to hang and the staff was very friendly upon arrival. Many reviews complained about the presence of people experiencing homelessness near the hotel - if this is a problem for you, maybe Portland isn't the city for you.

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The fitout of an older building was very well done. The room was comfortable and clean. The shared facilities were very clean and protocolsexcellent. The reception desk was very friendly and the meal I bought tasty.

Not a criticism as the hotel can't change its external environment and the hotel security system used is excellent, however there was a street seediness nearby. This did not impact me as I am used to such situations.

A neat spin on what is essentially a hostel. Despite being in a part of town that has a heavy homeless population, I felt safe and well taken care of. Clean, simple private room + bath with a focus on sustainability. Comfortable cafe/common space + cozy rooftop lounge - no drunken, noisy guests. You wouldn't know it was a hostel unless you stayed in a bunk room!

Granted, it was warm for Portland, I was chilled the duration of my stay. Blankets and space heaters are available, but it was simply too cold for me.

The friendly personable front desk people. They also had a security person meet me at the Tram stop and walk me back to the hotel which was nice.

Unfortunately the location and how it was/is populated with risque people.

The lobby area was very attractive and the staff were all very nice. It was easy walking distance to restaurants nearby.

The room was very small and not especially comfortable. There was a shared bathroom in the hall, and I chose not to use the shower.

The hotel offers hostel style rooms. Very clean. Quite comfortable. And not crowded.

The hotel only offers the hostel rooms to out of town guests which I am. I moved to Alaska for work. At the time I did not have the requested documentation. The hotel did stll honore my reservation. It may be some time before I stay with them again.

The place is very clean and the staff is very friendly.

The area is beautiful, although very run down, with many homeless people visibly experiencing mental issues. It doesnt feel like the safest place. Also the storage units in the bedroom dont fully close even when locked, leaving a gap wide enough for items to be removed from the inside. Nothing happened, but this is definitely something that should be addressed.

The room and shared bathroom were really clean, and the room itself was very comfortable. The staff was very nice and helpful when we ended up having to cancel our stay at another hotel for the following day and having to stay at the society hotel an extra night due to the ice storm that hit Portland during our stay. Despite the weather and everything being closed we still walked around and the hotel is ideally situated. We also payed extra for parking and it was so worth it - our rental was safe in a private building parking lot and wasn’t in the storm.

I wish there was a spot to hang out that isn’t our bed our in the middle of the lobby if we wanted to watch a movie or something. Again this isn’t a bad thing and just a personal preference! The lobby had a coffee shop which was great in the morning!

Excellent staff never have I met a more caring helpful group of Hotel employees anywhere Hats off

Outside homeless problem is startling. But not as violent as it might appear mind your own you'll be fine

Short walk from train station. Restaurants nearby. Nice rooftop, even if not the weather for it. Shared bathroom was very close (no wandering). Helpful staff.

Unhoused folks making noise on the street. Not the hotel's fault, our society is broken.

The room is simple, but neat and clean and has everything you need. I didn't try their breakfast, but instead got a good recommendation from the receptionist for a place within walking distance. I really loved the old newspaper clippings in the stair well. Fantastic!

The check-in process was easy. The place was clean and quiet. The place had lockers, but bring your own lock. The bed was comfortable with a down comforter. It had a common kitchen with a refrigerator that was kept clean. The bathrooms had hot showers and shampoo included, so I was happy with the overall experience. They let you store your luggage after you check out. It is two blocks from the light rail station.

The neighborhood has vagrants roaming around without purpose and setting up tents on the sidewalk.

Location was perfect for where we were going. Right across the street and within walking distance. Staff was always kind and helpful.

Rooms are on the small size, but comfortable.

Location!

Smell Cold

A small cafe downstairs is very cute, although a little pricey. Very convenient to eat there or to work on my laptop.

I didn't realize there was no bathroom in the room! It was not clear in the description. So I had to walk down the hall to use the bathroom, or to take a shower. Also, there were very few surfaces in the room - almost none, no shelves or tables, so I had to put my stuff on the floor. Also, I realized that this hotel was cheaper than average, also because of the location - there is a large homeless population living in the neighborhood, so I didn't feel very safe walking alone in the evening, and ended up taking an Uber every night.