The beds were very comfortable. The staff had a treasure box for the kids to pick out something which was a very fun surprise for them and definitely made the stay memorable. The staff was friendly as well.

There was no fan in the bathroom causing it to get too steamy during showers. There is also black mold growing in the bathroom which is probably due to the non existent air flow. The bathroom door is a sliding door that never stays open either so there really is 0 air flow.

The staff at Mark Spencer is fabulous. They helped us locate parking before we even asked--walking across the street when they saw that we were unsure where to park. They are extremely cordial and accommodating. The beds and pillows are comfy and the towels are thick and fluffy. We enjoyed the morning coffee and afternoon wine, cheese, and crackers. Unfortunately, the lovely grand entry has been changed, and the hotel doesn't seem as elegant as it once was.

The parking is a challenge. It's not a safe neighborhood for parking outside and the underground parking is so tight that we nearly scratched our new car.

This hotel is gorgeous. They had complementary wine bar at 5 PM and the location of the hotel was smack dab in the middle of everything that you could ever possibly want. All within walking distance was food and shopping. Hotel room was beautiful. We had a suite that was super clean and very comfortable. The beds were the perfect firmness and softness and so were the pillows. The towels also smelled good. I was happy to learn that they had a locked garage that belonged to only them. We love this hotel and we plan on staying here again next time we visit Portland.

There was nothing we disliked about the property, except that the elevator to the parking garage was out of order when we checked out. It was very inconvenient to have to carry all of our luggage down the stairs.

This stay was a complete contrast to our early stay of one night 2 weeks before this one. And was fantastic. This time we had a room on the 6th floor and it was so much better than our previous room on the ground floor. This room was bigger, quieter, more comfortable and just a better experience overall. Kitchen was well enough equipped (2 of everything) and served us for making breakfast and dinners. Bathroom was modern and clean. Location great for downtown. And the staff were super friendly and helpful. Wifi good.

Not a fan of the soft beds, but this seems to be a theme everywhere we stayed in Oregon. A few more bits of crockery and cutlery would be nice, but a small quibble. Room did not have much of a view, but was bright and airy.

The property offers a secured garage for parking that’s cheaper than what other hotels in the area offer. The location is close to a lot of downtown restaurants and bars, and farther away from areas with a large homeless problem. The bathroom was nice, and the bed was extremely comfortable.

Room smelled a lot like desiccant (so it smelled like diapers and kitty litter), which took some getting used to. We assumed it was because the corner unit had two brick walls, and accumulated moisture easily

The hotel was great value. I really liked my four day stay there. It was clean and staffed by good people. Our room was spacious with a functional kitchenette. The hotel is an older building that has been renovated in a fun and tasteful manner. I loved the free wine at happy hour (5 to 6 pm) in the lobby/lounge area. The hotel is located close to many restaurants and easy public transit. The bus system in Portland was easy to use. Also the Saturday Market 10 blocks away along the river is well worth a visit.

Parking is expensive as with any downtown core. I ended up parking at Southpark Garage a few blocks away which was safe, clean and $25 for overnight parking. There are also many issues with the homeless and drug addicts in the downtown area. I didn’t feel unsafe walking around but the issues on the streets are unsettling to put it mildly. Despite these issues, I enjoyed our stay at the Mark Spencer Hotel.

The hotel is in an excellent location, the room was spacious but more importantly very well laid out, functional, even had a microwave in addition to the fridge; the only item lacking was a coffee machine. For the location, size and comfort of the room, the rate and value were excellent. We had a very nice stay.

The man who greeted us in on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, around 3 pm I believe, when we inquired whether a room was available for us to check-in a little bit earlier, was not nice; he was very brusque, unkind, on the point of being rude, e.g., basically threw down the pen when he told us we needed to sign some paperwork, was so impatient in explaining to us about the parking situation, the difference between hotel and public parking, and direction for the parking, gave us little time to read the parking map (could have waited for us to take a picture for reference, for example).

The hotel is definitely older (as other reviews have noted) and still could use a refresh. The corners in the bathroom were destroyed and the executive king suite still smelled musty. The sofa bed (and sofa cushions themselves) definitely needs to be replaced. We weren't as concerned about the lack of housekeeping each day (and knew that going in). We enjoyed the wine hour nightly (from 5-6 pm) and refreshments. The staff were welcoming and helpful whenever asked.

Replace the sofa bed in the executive suite. Musty/moldy smell in the room (maybe do to lack of use). Could use some fresh paint and bathroom repairs. but overall, good location to some highlights of the city and fair price

Location is convenient if a bit sleazy. Happy hour was good!

Was disappointed the coffee bar was closed in the morning.

The room was spacious with a studio kitchen, perfect for grab and go food and we brought a little lite breakfast food and good coffee. Lovely corner king studio apt.

I met my partner there and he brought a large SUV, which had to be parked outside in a lot across the street. It and three other cars in a row experienced a smash and grab while we slept. My car, a midsize SUV was parked in the basement garage and was fine. I recommend if on has the option bring a car that can fit into the more secure garage. After the break in, the staff gave me numbers of glass services, and refunded the one parking fee for his SUV that was violated.