Located in a safe part of Portland, less than 10 minutes walk to Convention Centre, this place has character and is designed to meet travelers' needs. The receptionists are human beings, helpful. The bar/restaurant is lively as it is also open to local people, and only people with key card can proceed to the rooms. I had the Deluxe room with Kingsize bed. The room was spacious, nicely decorated, had good bed and linnen and towels. A fridge w freezer, a sofa, a desk with light, plenty of sockets for charging electrical stuff and the toilet is separate from the shower. Housekeeping only enters your room upon request. Which I like. There are two supermarkets within walking distance. A tram stops one block away, which connects to the tram to and fro the Airport. There's a public (paid) open air parking lot at 50 meters or so. My colleagues, who went to the same conference as I did yet stayed in the blant hotels of the big chains, regretted their choice after hearing about Kex.

If you're a light sleeper (or jetlagged): bring earplugs as it's located on the corner of two busy streets. The hotel does not serve breakfast (but you can put stuff in your fridge and borrow cutlery from the restaurant downstairs).

We definitely enjoyed the size and space of the room, as well as the inclusion of a TV and of our own separate bathroom and shower - of which had a built in shower chair. The beds were quite comfortable, had side pouches to keep small stuff, and everything in the room was clean, and our special requests were taken care of with no problem at all. The view from the window was fantastic and the inclusion of curtains for the bottom bunks was phenomenal. The loveseat couch was great for those who didn't want to be in bed or for when we were playing Jackbox on the TV. The best part was the mini fridge and freezer that was in the room that we could keep perishables in. We made use of the gym and sauna in the basement as well.

The gym and sauna being unavailable after a certain time sucked because we wouldn't get back until after 10pm because we were at Kumoricon, and the roof being entirely closed off for the season was extremely disappointing.

Bathroom facilities are essentially as good as (if not better) than a typical hotel with en suite facilities.

Sometimes staff take towels that have not been placed in the “hamper.” No towel replacements are in the rooms or bathrooms - must ask for additional. Duvet/Comforters are fairly basic. Could have more substantial bedding - including pillows. A basic upgrade to digital lockers under the beds would help a lot (could use the same key as the room). If the keys are currently NFC, upgrading to allow digital keys (in phones, other devices) would be a significant improvement. Ideally, “self-check in/out” would almost 100% guarantee I would stay here every time i’m in Portland.

All in all the KEX Hotel is a great example of a modern hotel/hostel following the current trends and needs of travellers. A very good choice. It is a nice stylish hotel with a very charming style. The bar is a very pulsing place and sleeping rooms are very clean, quiet and comfortable. New sleeping boxes are fully equipped and provide a lot of privacy and silence for sleeping. The common bathrooms were clean as well. A great bonus is the new Finnish sauna which is for free (booking requested). Friendly, welcoming and helpful staff!

In the morning, just, tea, coffee and milk are served. I believe that some toast and jam and cereals could be provided as well.

Gorgeous hostel, very clean and quiet even in the dorms with 16 beds! The private bathrooms/showers were amazing and definitely help you feel like you aren't surrounded by people at all times. The privacy curtains in the bottom bunks were great and the security drawer was rather large. They even had water and glasses in the room for everyone and a full set of towels on each bunk. Rooms and bathrooms and hallways were super clean, and airconditioned which was a game changer for the 30°C weather I was there for! The bar downstairs has a great ambience and the bartenders are super friendly and make a mean cocktail. The area it's in is perfect, everything is so close, tons of great restaurants and bars and venues. 10/10 would recommend and stay again!

That I didn't make time to check out the sauna and gym

Great staff-especially CJ at the desk, the Tuesday opening bar tender and the Tuesday evening server (fabulous in all pink). The vibe of the bar was classic Portland. The chic and moody decor on the first floors was fabulous—amazing wall paper and inviting cozy seating areas. I opted for the shared bathroom and it was spotless and no waiting. The key security for elevator, floor and guest room entry was much appreciated, being in the heart of downtown. I was in town for an event at the convention center and it was an easy stroll just a few blocks away.

The member of staff on the desk both mornings was a superstar; genuinely friendly, helpful. I got a taxi from the airport which was an expensive mistake, the Max is a tram and is about 12 mins walk from the hostel. The bathroom decor was cute and quirky, they had glass bottles with bathroom complimentaries which i presume they refill, this pleased me. The downstairs bar area looked nice although i didnt have time to enjoy it.

Parking was a worry, it cost varying amounts in nearby car parks and didnt feel secure. It would be great if the hostel could take ownership of a nearby lot. The room didnt have much floor space. The lockers were under the bed, my upstairs neighbours drawer was under the head end of my bed and she was up at 7am. It was a bit pricey for what it was.

The location was perfect for me -- a short walk to the Convention Center but close to good restaurants and the Burnside Bridge to walk over to downtown and the Pearl District (about a 26 minute walk(), The hotel was cozy and hip and my private room was spacious and comfortable. No coffee in the room but coffee available in the lobby from 7=11. I also liked the restaurant in the first floor. Staff were pleasant and helpful.

No decaf coffee or artificial sweetner. Minor concerns!

Fantastic staff that really went above and beyond. There was a little mix up when I arrived and they were so generous and accommodating! Was very unexpected and sweet. Room was cozy, very comfy, shared bathrooms always very clean and never had a problem finding an available one. The downstairs restaurant is great for a drink in the evening, nice ambience, and perfect place to work in the morning over coffee. Loved my stay here and will definitely be back!

East side is better than downtown but not terribly pleasant for walking around. But grab one of the buses to go a little further east and neighborhood is great!

Great vibe, loved the lounge/bar setup on the first floor. It has a warm, eclectic, mid-century style. The staff was super friendly and the beds were comfortable. We really enjoyed the spacious family room. The kids said it was their favorite on our trip.

I wish there was some sort of reserved parking or a pass for a nearby lot but not a deal breaker. There is street parking and lots within a block but end at 8 am. I appreciate the loading/unloading zone right up front. I would stay again for sure.