Independent Southeast Portland hotels

"Beautiful place and wonderful friendly staff. Nice complimentary drinks and snacks and delicious breakfast. Beds were not very comfortable though for the price. Also, in description it says valet parking (which is an additional $65 per night) is your only option so you end up paying it. If I would have known I would have stayed elsewhere."

"Perfect location for walking to where we wanted to go in the city"

"Nice "

"Great place for families and ease of walking around to some options. "

"The next time we stay, can we make sure we have body soap, please"

"The Grand Stark isn't for everyone. First, you need to factor in that because of its location, there are many homeless people in the area. This is just the reality of a hotel in downtown Portland. Second, this is not a shiny, ultra-modern hotel. The real wood floors are uneven and a bit creaky, the bed is oddly close to the ground, and the sink is oddly located. The rooms are small but somehow feel a bit a larger than they actually are. Travelers who can put these minor issues aside will find this to be a charming hotel where everything works really well. I'm a stickler for plumbing, and the shower and drains all performed far better than those at the $300/night Hilton where I stayed recently. The internet is fast (~100Mb/s), the hot water is hot, and the elevators are roomy and reliable. As a plus, the adjacent Grand Amari restaurant is a welcome oasis of fine dining in this neighborhood. Above all, though the staff members are top notch -- friendly, helpful, and genuine. They really make you feel welcome and seem to be perfect hosts for this atypical hotel. If you can get past its imperfections, you will find the Hotel Grand Stark to be a welcoming, comfortable, and delightful place to stay."

"Great location for a hotel room after partying all night. Quiet rooms and friendly staff. "

"Helpful staff. Great free breakfast. Clean room "

"Didn’t care for the new gates. Makes it hard to walk around the building "