Kex Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Portland
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
KEX Portland offers 26 non-smoking rooms with down comforters, organic bedding, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, while others have shared bathrooms. All rooms include air conditioning, desks, and free Wi-Fi. The design uses retro furniture and salvaged materials from around the world.
Dining at Dottir
The open-plan bar and restaurant Dottir serves Icelandic-inspired dishes like black cod with potatoes, carrots, and wild mushrooms. Try the salt and vinegar fries with a pint of Viking Juice, one of KEX's own beers. The cocktail list includes seasonal specials like Jolaglogg (Icelandic mulled wine) and The Duchess, made with aquavit, vermouth, and sherry.
Leisure & Entertainment
The hotel has a rooftop, sauna, and a lounge with travel and design books. Weekly live music events take place in the bar area. Nearby, you'll find Le Pigeon and Canard, top-rated restaurants, and a lively bar and club scene.
Location & Transport
KEX Portland is in East Burnside, part of the Industrial Eastside district, 800 meters from the Oregon Convention Center and 1.8 km from Portland Union Station. The area includes the Grand Avenue Historic District, Powell's City of Books (1 mile away), and breweries like Base Camp. The hotel is on several bus routes and a streetcar line. Portland International Airport is 9 km away.
Hotel Services
The 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage and concierge services. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The elevator provides access to upper-floor rooms. Ironing facilities, tea and coffee makers, and garden furniture are available for guest use.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Paid Wi-Fi
- No parking
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
Services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Spa centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor