Location, location, location! We are seniors with some walking limitations, yet we were able to walk comfortably to The Pearl District, restaurants, a good grocery store and the MAX Station for entertainment.

We have stayed here before and very pleased. The room we stayed in this time surpassed the previous with one major flaw..it only had one night stand. I typically would not have tolerated this but it was my husband’s birthday and I didn’t want to ‘make a fuss’. You need to move the bed over and replace the one large night stand with 2 smaller ones and 2 small reading lamps IMHO.

We booked a suite as we were staying 9 nights so having the kitchenette meant we could make our own breakfasts and some evening meals. Loved the wine tasting in the evenings with live music at the weekend. Big shout out to Rory who often managed the wine tasting. He always had a big smile and was super friendly. Location was great for getting to all areas in Portland

Lots of homeless people in the area, often hanging out in groups with some of them clearly using drugs. Streets were often dirty with dog mess seen a few times. That made it a bit disconcerting for 2 females walking the streets at times

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.

We stayed 3 nights in this hotel with a good location, history and character. Our room was spacious, bright and clean and had a TV, refrigerator and AC. Large and modern bathroom. Very good free wifi. Decent price. The hotel offers complimentary coffee and tea all day, and an afternoon happy hour with wine and cheese. The staff was very kind and helpful - Ms. Mina and her colleagues helped us with our luggage and called a taxi for us (flat fare to the airport), and the gentleman who served the wine at happy hour was incredibly nice and friendly.

The only downside was the lady who served breakfast for a fee, who was never there.

Great location in heart of downtown next to the famous Powell’s Bookstore and many restaurants. Eclectic artwork lines the walls on every floor, rooftop garden party venue seating, cafe that makes and brews its own outstanding coffee, and a huge dining area. Fantastic welcoming staff who found me a similar room even though I had mistakenly booked the wrong date, and even recommended a nearby dining option that worked out wonderfully.

I liked everything about this classic hotel and its ambassadors for the arts. Although we arrived late toward 6 o’clock clock, we were invited to the garden rooftop for live music and complimentary wine. Graceful and elegant.

Good value for money, loved the history of the building , free parking , good location for walking distance . Had kitchenette which we used . Large king bed comfort,the staff were so friendly and accomodating .Bonus complimentary wine hour on roof top with live music was such a fantastic inclusion . Met other travellers and locals to give us tips whilst we were in USA . Convenient Day trip to Mt Hood area and wineries.

Nothing really , only unfortunately there were a lot of homeless around . Maybe needed a bit more cooking utensils and pans with lids .

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.

Fantastic location almost across the street from Powell's Book store (the largest collection for an independent book store in the world!), and the fun Pearl District. The Mark Spencer is one of our favorite hotels in the world for its great staff, and arty vibe. We find the off season to be of great value. It is our go-to hotel whenever we come to Portland for several days. One day is never enough!

For some with a lot of luggage the two short staircases may be a problem. We are in our late 70's and it was not a problem with smaller suitcases.

Lovely well appointed room and bathroom. This is a comfortable, nice hotel in the city center, a block away from Powell's and tons of restaurants and shops. We only spent one night there, but the downtown location made it easy to explore. I really appreciated the relatively (to other hotels) inexpensive parking and the fact that the hotel has their own garage with direct access. That was very convenient. There was also complimentary coffee, hot water/tea, and ice water in the lobby.

Nothing aside from wishing the cafe was open, as we were there Monday evening and Tuesday morning when they are closed.

Location was great, just a few blocks from Powell books, Starbucks etc. Friendly staff. There is tea and coffee in the lobby all the time.

Price/value ratio seems a bit steep, especially if you count the additional cost you have to pay for parking. I checked in at 7pm and the room I booked with a city view was not available/overbooked/given away. Although technically they gave me an upgrade, the room I got did not have the view that I wanted and paid for. Worse, it was right on the street level so I had to close the blinds 24/7 to make sure people couldn't look in from the street. You have to request housekeeping, which I wouldn't expect from a hotel at this price.