McMenamins Kennedy School

Mark

This is by far the coolest place I saw during my visit to Portland. There are multiple cool little bars, all worth checking out, and a couple restaurants. You absolutely need to grab a drink and walk the hallways. You can admire the often eerie and downright creepy artwork and old photos of the people who have filtered through the school over the decades. The staff are top notch, friendly, and outgoing. Also, they have a movie theater! Such a cool place!

Luke

This place is a wonderland. I went and ate a really great burger (bacons cheese, with tots of course). The wait staff was very friendly and accommodating as well. The atmosphere in this massive building is incredible. The interior design is mesmerizing and so much fun to look at. From the old photos, to the trinkets and art. 10/10 experience, and we didn’t even go to the soak pools! I will be returning for more food, exploration, and a little dip. Can’t wait to come back. Also, for the bathroom connoisseurs, they were clean, bright, and played wonderful privacy music as well. I will take photos and post on another review!

Albert Craig

My wife and I came to relax and enjoy our 1 year anniversary. We arrived around 12:30 p.m. and from the reviews we read ( the reviews said to expect a long wait for service) figured we would grab something to eat and by the time we were done it would be check in time at 3. We were seated, served and full by 1:30. Next we decided to take a stroll through the neighborhood as the weather was nice, it was peaceful and history to be seen if you take your time and look. Ran across a nice little herbal medicinal shop ( for those 21 and up) a couple blocks up and scored some really nice smelling scented candles from the glass shop next door. We made it back to the hotel around 2 stopped at the front desk to see if they did early check-in and was in the room by 2:15. The room was clean and comfortable and the movie theater well, it was a pleasant and very comfortable experience and a good movie. Well let's just say this was most definitely a good experience that I'm glad we have.

Vincent Valdez

It's a great place. Food is good and booze is better. If you plan on coming here just be very patient. The service can be very slow. Not a place for anyone in a hurry. It's a very laid back kind vibe. Don't be surprised if you have to track down your server after 2 hr to pay your bill. But if have a day with nothing planned and want an amazing environment definitely worth the trip.