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The Mark Spencer


Hotel class 2.5 of 5
409 South-West 11th Ave., Portland, OR 97205
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2 of 5 stars
Portland, OR
8 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples New

The Mark Spencer is a former apt building converted to a hotel. The rooms and hallways are drab in decor and the furnishing and appliances are all tired, aged. It needs some serious updating to be a real contender. i would have paid an additional 30-50/night for a bit fresher feeling and look. Oh! And there is an old air... more

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5 of 5 stars
London, United Kingdom
13 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

this was the second time I've stayed at the Mark Spencer hotel, and for the room rate, the facilities and service is just great. As other reviewers have noted, the hotel's not new, but as it's clean and well maintained that doesn't really matter. My room had a full sized sink, fridge, cooker, cutlery and crockery, as well as a... more

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4 of 5 stars
Garden Valley, ID
12 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

This was my fourth stay at the Mark Spencer during the last 5 years and I would just like to say that they are always hospitable and accomodating. It is not a new hotel, but it is kept clean and well staffed. It is within walking distance of many downtown establishments and I love the new bed linens - very... more

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5 of 5 stars
Denver
10 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/1 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Mark Spencer for three nights as our base to explore Portland. This location was excellent -- we walked and biked all over the place and came back to our quiet hotel room to sleep comfortably. The decor isn't new, but doesn't that make it more "green"? They offer a free continental breakfast and afternoon tea and... more

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5 of 5 stars
Sacramento, California
8 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
0/1 found this review helpful

I've stayed at the Mark Spencer several times, most recently during a convention at the Oregon Convention Center, which is a short, free light rail ride away. It's quiet and comfortable with a friendly and informative staff. The only drawback is that the free WiFi connection is really slow - < 130 kbps with > 500 ms latency and frequent... more

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5 of 5 stars
East Providence, Rhode Island
6 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

I stayed at the Mark Spencer Hotel for 3 nights in September. This was my first trip to Portland and I had no trouble finding this place at all. I hopped on the Red Line MAX at the airport and it dropped me off right down the street from the hotel. The room was much larger than I'm used to... more

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4 of 5 stars
Napa
6 Oct 2009

Friendly and effecient staff greeted our arrival. Great views of the area from the 6th floor room. Small bathroom, but adequate. If you stay in one of the junior suites with kitchenette, there are no paper products, so bring your own coffee filters, napkins, etc. Sponge and dish soap were provided, though, along with glassware, pots and pans and dishes... more

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4 of 5 stars
Brooklyn, New York
2 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My wife and I stayed at The Mark Spencer in room 417 from September 27, 2009 to September 30, 2009. Overall, we very much enjoyed our stay. The room was of average size with a queen-sized bed with nice linens and pillows. The bed was very comfortable. The television had a large number of channel selections, more than the usual... more

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5 of 5 stars
Albuquerque, New Mexico
1 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

Friendly, super helpful front desk personnel. Lovely rooms with kitchenettes, so you can economize a bit, which we did by eating dinners "in" and cooking tofu scrambles ourselves. Complimentary breakfast items, such as fruit, muffins, cold cereal, juices in the morning, with coffee machine you can program to make lattes and mochas if so desired - regular (which was roasted... more

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5 of 5 stars
Alaska
30 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

I prefer to stay in places with personality, and this hotel, while not fancy, was exactly what i was looking for. The staff at the hotel Mark Spencer go out of their way to make their guests feel welcome. This hotel is eco-friendly.. My room was homey, including a 4 burner range, cooking utensils and full size refrigerator. Great for... more

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Address: 409 South-West 11th Ave., Portland, OR 97205