At around 8 in the morning, woke to pounding on one of my walls. Tried to sleep through it, but eventually got up. It was a Monday morning, so I suppose they thought no one would still be sleeping - but I was in town specifically for a Sunday night concert. Please check your records before either putting me in... more

The Mark Spencer is a well located hotel just on the edge of the Pearl District in downtown Portland. Our 3rd floor, street view room also had the "strategically cut" drapes that once were over the window AC; an in room kitchenette, ample closet space and the washroom. Overall clean and well kept. Due to construction, the entrance is difficult... more

The Mark Spencer is an older hotel, and they are doing construction right now. It wasn't noisy, but the drapes had a big square cut into them for what used to be an air conditioner, which cuts your privacy a bit! Plus, I didn't think the location was that great. Yes, it's near the Pearl District, and the bookstore, but... more

Got a great package deal from this hotel consisting of a night's stay, admission to Jimmy Mac's Jazz Club, a $50 certificate towards dinner at Jimmy Mac's and continental breakfast the next morning. Check out is not until noon which is very nice after a late night out. This hotel is frozen in time. The fifties furniture and fixtures in... more

We really enjoyed our stay at The Mark Spencer. It was our first trip to Portland and have to say we made a great choice for a hotel. The location is ideal, convenient to both the Max and trolley lines, and only one block from Powell's Books for late night browsing. The staff was very friendly and took the time... more

We stayed at the Mark Spencer for three nights when coming to Portland to find an apartment. The room was perfect for what we wanted, very small and unpretentious. There was a small kitchenette that was very useful and nice, large windows. It is certainly not a place to go for a luxury experience but if you want functionality and... more

The Mark Spencer is not a modern bustling hotel. But it is clean, if a little shabby, and you can't beat the price or location. It is right next to the Pearl District and even better from my perspective, 2 blocks from Powell's Bookstore. It is within walking distance from the Tri-Met trolley and the Portland streetcars. You have access... more

Our purpose was to be close to Lola's Room so we could walk back. Our experience started the night before asking if we required anything special for our stay. I explained we were celebrating our anniversary, but had no requirements. We were greeted courteously with a smile as well as a cute box of chocolates to honor our event. The... more

If you're looking for fancy, this is not your hotel. But, it was, for the area of downtown Portland, relatively inexpensive, clean and incredibly convenient to many downtown attractions, including Powell's Books. I would definitely recommend it for others, as well as, stay there again myself. more