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Reviews of McMenamins White Eagle

2 out of 5
McMenamins White Eagle
836 N Russell St, Portland, OR

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite hotels ever. The vibe here is 10/10. Cannot recommend it enough. Come stay the night and you just might have a spiritual encounter.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

FRANZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique old saloon and hotel. The bar and restaurant with live music is really nice. The rooms are small but comfortable. There is a bit of noise in the rooms from the live music events.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and spotless
This was a quirky experience as I was right over the stage and the music went on late, but I was so tired (visiting family at the nearby hospital) that I was able to sleep right through it when needed. The staff was extra helpful, the room was cozy and spotless, and the shared bathrooms were clean and never busy. Fun, quirky place that I would especially recommend if you were coming to see the live music!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from McMenamin's Staff on Jan 9, 2024
Thank you for staying with us! Glad you enjoyed your stay :)

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Shasta on Dec 13, 2023
Looks like you had a great stay! Thank you for taking he time to rate us. We look forward to seeing you again.McMenamins White Eagle.

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the place. Stayed Friday night. The dj music until midnight was not expected. I thought they would end the music earlier. Wouldn’t stay there again on midnight music shutdown nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal, Longview

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Live music on Friday night was fun. Enjoyed drinks and playing Jenga in the bar. Great atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from McMenamins Staff on Dec 9, 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again soon.

6/10 Okay

Brent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They need to be clear there are 6 parking spots which are free. Very limited packing onsite. Free coffeeb
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Merl

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from McMenamin's Staff on Jan 9, 2024
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

cameron

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from McMenamins Staff on Dec 9, 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from McMenamins Staff on Dec 9, 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Rhiauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from RDW2 on Oct 28, 2023
Hi Rhiauna, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for the excellent review. We hope to see you again soon.McMenamins Staff

10/10 Excellent

G C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Excellent local.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from R2DW2 on Oct 27, 2023
Hello. We are so thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you'll come stay with us again soon.Thank you.Kennedy School Staff

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Creepy zone, filthy rooms
Very awkward stay. Was there alone on a Monday night, weird utility truck that said “OTTER” on it parked in the far corner around 1:30AM. Shortly afterwards these 2 guys came up and started slamming into the upstairs door with a metal ladder like a battering ram, we’re shining a spotlight around, then used the ladder to climb up on the roof and started sliding something around. Totally bizarre. Room was also caked with thick dust in the corners, so unless you like grimy and scary I’d give this place a pass. We came on a Monday because it’s supposed to be abusively loud later in the week, turns out it’s just a cursed hotel all the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Omar, San Bernardino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for the price. The bed was super comfortable and very quiet in the day if you chose to slept in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from McMenamins Staff on Dec 9, 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from McMenamins Staff on Dec 9, 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Marie-Sophie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from McMenamins Staff on Dec 9, 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Mckenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was everything I was expecting and I enjoyed my stay. There seems to be a issue with this McMenamins and reservations through Orbitz. They could not find my prepaid reservation and had to contact another McMenamins for correction. That took 40 minutes!! Fortunately I was meeting my family there for dinner and I was not in a rush but it was still concerning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Mississippi Avenue a ton of fun
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Problem with check in. They didn’t recognize my orbitz reservation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A unique lodging experience for sure. The bar/restaurant was the real winner. The property boasts a turn of the century bar that is photo worthy. Unfortunately we lodged there on a night without music but still awesome. The one area for improvement is the bed size. My wife and I shared a full size bed, Yikes! My big butt was spilling out of the side of the bed but the stay was memorable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
so. much. history
I loved my stay here. Be aware, if you are a light sleeper, when they say loud music is played until all hours, they mean it. I was not a problem for me. I love historical buildings (especially Polish ones) and this one did not disappoint. If you are up for something that is not a typical hotel adventure this is the place for you. My only apprehension was needing to park on the street as no onsite parking was provided at this time. Thankfully there were no issues with my car. Great place!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employees were super helpful and friendly. I like the outdoor space.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Front Desk Staff on Aug 23, 2023
Thanks Emily. Hope to see you again soon!!

6/10 Okay

Aurora

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Front Desk Staff on Aug 23, 2023
Thanks Aurora!

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Be Prepared
Great location, but it's really an entertainment bar with rooms above. Very few amenities in the rooms, no TV, no ironing boards, no microwaves, no mini fridges, no coffee makers, not even a closet or bureau. The bed was very comfortable and there is internet, but I highly recommend bringing ear plugs (I'm surprised they are not provided) as the live music downstairs is so loud, you'd think they were playing right outside your door.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Megan Black on Aug 3, 2023
Thank you for the great rating! Yes, we are a very lively hotel. Ear plugs should have been in the side table in your room. I will check with the manager to make sure we have a good stock readily available.

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cool hotel, absolutely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from WE Staff on Jul 6, 2023
Thanks for staying with us Elijah! Hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was incredibly charming and accommodating - we felt like we were staying in an old town with charm. The restrooms (both toilets and showers) are located outside the room down the hall, but we never had any trouble finding it occupied or unavailable. The only sinks available are in the room. No frills, great quiet stay for us (no music heard, and bar downstairs closed at 10pm on our Sunday night). Excellent value and would revisit!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Megan Black on Jul 4, 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback and review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you, Megan BlackMcMenamins

10/10 Excellent

Victor, Kansas City

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay was fine because I knew what I was getting. The price is unbeatable. I felt safe. The rooms are over a bar with loud music, but I wasn't bothered. The only problem was a small parking lot. I had to park on the street until late one night. But, for the money, it's great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from WE Staff on Jun 25, 2023
Thank you, Victor. We are glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Nissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable and I had a great night's sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Gloria M on Jun 21, 2023
HI Nissa-Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to your next visit!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Front Desk on Jun 8, 2023
Thank you, come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Mianna, Silver Spring

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a small, eclectic hotel so unique. I only stayed one night. It's not just dog friendly but PUPPY friendly too. 5/5 I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Adam (Front Desk) on Jun 8, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay Mianna! Hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Front Desk on Jun 8, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay Jason! Hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Gloria M on Jun 21, 2023
Hi Linda-Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!Come back and see us!

10/10 Excellent

Natalee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Adam (Front Desk) on May 5, 2023
Thank you for staying with us Natalee. We are glad you enjoyed your time here!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
No Air
I was unable to adjust the HVAC system. A very overworked bartender worked very hard to get it working and moved me to another room when her efforts did not work. My room was still 79 degrees and stuffy. The system seems to be programmed and you are unable to override the settings. The room I moved into had the same problem but it wasn't as hot so didn't bother her again. You can't run a motel relying on overworked bartenders to respond to issues. Please program the HVAC so you can turn on air for comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Livermore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice enough for some budget accommodations, having to get decent to use the toilet at night gets a little tedious. If you are unfamiliar with Portland, this is not the "nice" part of the city, it's the "if you see another human after dark, you need to avoid them" part. Very conveniently located by the railyards though.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Gloria M on Apr 5, 2023
Hi Joel-thank you for staying with us and taking the time to share your experience. We totally appreciate how daunting it can be to go outside of your room for the bathroom in the middle of the night. We are just a block up from the Max train which is very convenient and really close the Mississippi neighborhood which is also pretty great, and the Moda Center.Hope to see you again!

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Characterful, nice bar and staff, close enough to walk into the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Megan Black on Mar 7, 2023
Thank you for the great rating and we are so happy to hear, you enjoyed your stay!Megan BlackMcMenamins Kennedy School

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Music venue is excellent with a great crowd! Rooms are not fancy, but it’s a unique place to stay. Staff members were super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Gabe on Feb 28, 2023
Thank you for your review, Kenneth. We're glad you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility was fantastic. So much history with the hotel and bar downstairs. Gets pretty noisy in the morning though on the weekdays from other establishments next door.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Gloria M on Feb 15, 2023
Hi Jordan!Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to share your experience! We look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Kat M on Sep 12, 2022
Thank you for your review Jacqueline! We hope to host you again soon.

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not bad, but you should know what you're getting
I had a few issues with the stay. The first was that they didn't have my reservation. They got it worked out, but it was a problem. The second issue was that the attached restaurant and bar had a band that night and I couldn't eat there without paying the cover charge. They wouldn't even let me sit on the patio and eat. Finally (this doesn't play into the rating) there are no TV's in the room and the restroom is shared in the hall.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Kat M on Aug 29, 2022
Thank you for letting us know, Timothy. We apologize for the poor communication and will be taking our policies/provided details to our guests under review. We hope you'll come back to give us another chance!

2/10 Terrible

Cierra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Arrived for my stay after bar close, no way for me to check into the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Kat M on Aug 29, 2022
Cierra, I'm so sorry for the issues regarding check in. We'd hope to chat more with you about it at any time. Please feel free to call the hotel directly. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

10/10 Excellent

Katie, Tacoma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love McMenamins and this one was a gem! Wish we could have stayed longer. They closed the bar early (boo :( ) but we get it! It was a Thursday night, but the bar tender let us take it to our room! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Kat M on Aug 29, 2022
Ah! Thank you for your review, Katie! We're glad you had a great time and hope to host you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Hari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were extremely accommodating for a late check-in, amenities were simple and had a lot of character. Easy access to public transport in Portland
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Megan Black on Jun 29, 2022
Thank you for the wonderful rating! Megan Black McMenamins

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely a YES to stay here again!
Awesome stay and super friendly people. I loved it. Funky, fun, clean, comfortable. Close to the Max. Everything I wanted!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Kat M on Jun 14, 2022
Thank you so much for your review Nicole! Can't wait to host you again.

10/10 Excellent

Kamir

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cool history :) Bathroom and shower in the hall - but again it was built in 1905
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Kat M on Jun 14, 2022
Thank you for the 10/20 Kamir! We hope to host you again soon.

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Live music was a treat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Kat M on Jun 14, 2022
So glad you enjoyed the show! Thank you for leaving a review.