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The Hotel Zags Portland

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Portland State University

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The Hotel Zags Portland, steps from Portland State University, offers a peaceful base with continental breakfast and an on-site bistro. Guests can enjoy the garden, arcade room, high-speed WiFi, and attentive service from the staff.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (City)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (City, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (City)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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LCD TV, iPod dock, pay films

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Garden)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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LCD TV, iPod dock, pay films

Suite (Zags)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Junior Room, 1 King Bed (City)

Junior Room, 1 King Bed (City)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Downtown Portland, a neighbourhood in Portland, The Hotel Zags Portland is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and Portland Art Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pioneer Place and Portland Saturday Market. Enjoy an event or a match at Moda Center, and consider making time for Oregon Zoo—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails, ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
515 Southwest Clay St, Portland, OR, 97201

What's nearby

  • Portland State University - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oregon Health and Science University - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oregon Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Moda Center - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Oregon Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • SW Market & 5th Stop - 1 min walk
  • Portland Union Station - 12 min drive
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪XPORT - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Yumm - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Schmizza Pub & Grub - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Hotel Zags Portland

Upscale boutique hotel near Portland State University
Located close to Portland Art Museum and Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, The Hotel Zags Portland provides free continental breakfast, a garden and an arcade/games room. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Zags Restaurant and Patio, the on-site bistro. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free bike hire, self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Access to a nearby health club, a banquet hall and a billiards/pool table
  • A gift shop, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 174 rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, on-request microwaves and free infant beds

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Zags Restaurant and Patio

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,740 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 45.00 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 34.80 per accommodation, per night.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 40 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 45.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 11:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property charges per-night fees for additional included amenities.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Hotel Zags Portland pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 45.00 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hotel Zags Portland?

As of 6 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hotel Zags Portland on 1 Oct 2025 start from AU$154.90, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Hotel Zags Portland?

Self-parking is available for USD 40 per night.

What time is check-in at The Hotel Zags Portland?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from midnight to 11:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Hotel Zags Portland?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Hotel Zags Portland located?

Located in Downtown Portland, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Portland State University, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and Portland Art Museum. Pioneer Place and Oregon Health and Science University are also within 15 minutes. SW Market & 5th Stop is only a 2-minute walk and City Hall-SW 5th and Jefferson Street Station is 2 minutes.

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The Hotel Zags Portland Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 602 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and a lot of amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Xiaoying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and good patio
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deisy

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable and convenient stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

zsuzsanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was social and fun vibe
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that this hotel was walking distance to Powell’s. I also thought it was really cool that they have gear to rent for free in the lobby, including bikes, Roku boxes for the TV, Polaroid cameras, and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

marleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Rooms are small.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the location! Easy to walk around. My husband and I used their rented bikes, we loved it. We just wish the free breakfast had more options, but it was good Our room was very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Comfy bed. I will choose no other hotel in Portland!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Bed was very good and was able to make a cup of coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time staying here. They have a nice lobby with courtyard and games.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was all top notch. Parking was secure and so convenient. Expedia deal got me parking for 1/2 price. Nightly s’mores, free equipment rentals for any outdoor sport you could think of.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and they have lots of fun amenities like games, arcade video games, free paddle board, kayak, scooters and smore kits to make out in patio by fire. Absolutely loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amenities were great. The ability to have access to bikes and other items was a plus. The hotel is not far from the waterway about 5 blocks and the train is about a block and a half away. The front desk staff was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel I've ever stayed in! Everything was perfect and worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
S’more’s and unlimited games at night, brilliant! No fuss continental breakfast was new and free pinball was a blast. Our first room was unfortunately smoked in, they moved us no problem. We walked to the Saturday Market, dinner at the Duck House and brunch at Mother’s Bistro both were excellent. Another fun getaway to Portland
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelsey

Great outdoor space. Disappointing continental breakfast. All disposable plates, utensils and cups.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great. I also like their events like s'mores in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been staying at Zags for over 6 years. We love the improvements that have been made and the convenience of bringing our Sunny along for her daily walks. There’s lots of LOVE at Zags! Feels like home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited the hotel for an event and had a terrific evening. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chitra

Liked: Staff & service
Bath tub was not clean and the shower was not working well. Over priced for the breakfast and facilities and neatness of the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025