Breakfast? A few pastries was not really my idea of breakfast. They were sweet treats, not a meal, and I am not a sweet eater in the morning. It would have been nice to have some savory options.

Staff was wonderful (until our last day). It was a bit noisy, but provided ear plugs helped a lot. I did not receive an itemized check out bill, and assumed I would get one by email. I have not received one a week later.

Great update to a historic hotel, so expect a creative use of space and layout. Staff were great, the morning coffee setup was a very nice surprise, and I believe they have lobby happy hour though we weren't able to attend. Italian restaurant adjacent looks good. Very convenient to the restaurant, arts neighbourhoods and cocktail bars we wanted to explore on this visit, and the area has some traditional charm but more on the urban/industrial side. Lucked out with the exceptional outfitters across the road. Portland's best cocktail bars are within walking distance, as are some great restaurants, bakeries. Oh and the toilettries are fabulous, I'd love to buy that scented soap.

Nothing much to do with the hotel. Room wasn't huge, but space was well used and appointed. Be aware it's not downtown, but still plenty to enjoy in the neighbourhood and convenient for both sides of river.

The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. We had a nice, large room, with lots of thoughtful touches. We enjoyed coffee and a pastry in the lobby for breakfast, and had a great walk around the neighborhood in the morning.

I'm really glad to have good hotels on the east side, but the location is tricky if you're not expecting it. No good views to speak of and parts of the surrounding area aren't great for walking. These aren't really criticisms of the hotel. It's just something to understand when you're staying in this part of town, which we love.

Hotel was very clean and upscale. Looked like it had been remodeled and was done well. The staff were very nice and helpful.

I was very wary of the neighborhood. We did not feel safe. The main reason for choosing the Stark was that it was 1 block away from the venue where the wedding we were attending was held. Felt anxious walking there, and very concerned walking back in the evening. Again, this is no reflection on the hotel, just circumstances.

The inside was beautiful. They kept the historic feel with high end upgrades. The front staff, Rally, was phenomenal! The night staff didn’t show and so she stayed all night. She says she knew I was out at a show with friends and wanted to make sure I could get back in at the end of my night (in case my key card didn’t work) Unexpected and a pretty amazing human. Would definitely stay again with that kind of friendly service.

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The style of the room was beautiful. I particularly loved seeing the marble accessories and using the Smeg fridge, Nespresso, garment steamer, and Turkish robe. The bed was very comfortable. The shower was ideal. The shutters provided great lighting. The sound machine was offered and was great to cover the construction noise early in the morning. The valet was kind and fast. The front desk was helpful and accommodating. It was a very convenient location for east side activities. It smelled good throughout. The dinner and dessert was fantastic at the hotel restaurant with fast service. The notepads and pens are pretty. The morning coffee and danish’s were delicious.

The thin windows allowed a lot of noise in the room—but I loved the original windows otherwise!

What a great remodel. Super nice but casual. Close to things to do both east side and west

We were very surprised to arrive at our pet friendly hotel and be asked if we were aware of their $100 pet fee. No we were not. Booking does a terrible job of adding a pet to a booking. As in you can’t. Just people and children. And we told the hotel that we were bringing a dog. We received a fairly generic reply. Nothing about the $100 fee.

This completely renovated, vintage hotel has been masterfully crafted for maximizing room space and comfort. The room wasn't large, but it was fabulous! We really liked how clean and beautiful everything looked. We loved the location for downtown walkability to local breweries, the food court pod (Hawthorne Asylum), etc., but the location also had a downside.

The downside to this hotel's location is the immediate neighbourhood. There's valet parking, for an extra $45 or something. Otherwise, you have to find street parking and the streets in the area can be a bit dodgy. If I stayed again, I would ask for a room that did not face Grand Ave., or at least was higher up (we were on the second floor facing the street) because it was LOUD overnight. It sounded like the windows were open, but they weren't. They're just super thin, or the walls are. Someone out on the street was yelling, ranting, and raving at intervals half the night. Also vehicles revving their engines and roaring off after stopping at the intersection. Ask for a room facing away from the street, or bring good ear plugs.

The location of this property is amazing! Super close to a ton of music venues, bars and restaurants. The room and bed were extremely comfortable… probably one of the most comfortable hotel beds I’ve ever slept on. The property felt secure.

The mini fridge was completely stocked with overpriced goods, for example an 8oz Coke was $5. We had to take the items out so we could put our own in.

I’m originally from Portland and stay here whenever I come back to visit. It’s such a great high-low. Beautiful but comfortable, luxurious but relatable. Great for short stays, perfect for long ones. Also the pet policy is amazing. They provide all these extra things to help your pet feel more comfortable including a new toy.