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Hostelling International Portland Hawthorne Hostel

3031 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214
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Phoenix, Arizona
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Gosh I love the Hostel concept, and the HI's in particular as they usually enforce *very strictly* a bedding policy which requires hostellers not to use their own bedding/bags and instead utilize linens provided in order to keep the possibility of bedbug infestation to a minimum. Alas, during my stay in my room, several individuals not only slept in their... More

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Talbot W, Manager at Hostelling International Portland Hawthorne Hostel, responded to this review
April 28, 2013

Hello, Thanks for taking the time to make a review of the hostel. We appreciate your perspective regarding your stay and hope you enjoyed your time here. Kind of surprised with the observation of the the sheets policy not being enforced ? Every single guest is givien a set of sheets and bedding. Whenever staff has noticed a sleeping bags,... More

Denver, Colorado
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

This place is so cozy and cute. The staff was great. The beds were comfortable. The snoring was minimal. But the atmosphere was the best! A common space area was overflowing with board games (and I was sorry to see we missed game nights on Mondays); the decor was colorful, clean and inviting; and all their sustainable design implications were... More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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24 reviews 24 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

Stayed here 2 times in the past and always had good experiences with the staff. But this time... needs new management or ownership or something. Only 2 of the staff made me feel welcome. The rest were rather cold, short, friendlyless, and I constantly had the feeling that the guests were an annoyance to them, including the manager. Cleaning is... More

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Talbot W, Manager at Hostelling International Portland Hawthorne Hostel, responded to this review
February 21, 2013

Sorry to hear that your interaction with staff wasn't the best. We really pride ourselves on providing good customer service and making people from around the world feel welcomed. With a smaller hostel, it is a more intimate experience with staff, so we work really hard to accommodate our guests' needs and concerns. I've been a manager here for almost... More

Vancouver, Canada
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29 reviews 29 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2012

I have nothing but good memories from this hostel. My partner, two friends and I filled up the family room. The cost per person was low, and the hostel was acceptable. The walls are all painted with different colours (to use up left over paint), and the hostel has an amazing committment to sustainability. I imagine this place gets noisy... More

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hadley rille
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58 hotel reviews
Reviews in 76 cities Reviews in 76 cities
95 helpful votes 95 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

this is one of my fav. hostels. stayed there 6 nights,. mixed dorm is downstairs. was able to reserve a lower bunk. clean bathrooms. nice kitchen, albeit small. converted house. easy street parking. interesting hostel mates. cat. will return

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Qualicum Beach, BC
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33 reviews 33 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

I stayed earlier this month...first in the upstairs private room, then moved to the female dorms due to a busy weekend at the hostel. I loved the private room at the top of the stairs. It was very large, bright, cheery and clean. The bathrooms were right across the hall. It was easy to sleep. The days were very hot... More

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Alameda, CA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 17, 2012

I unfortunately did not get to fully experience this hostel since I was only briefly in town to attend a wedding but I appreciated its (relative) proximity to the airport and to Whole Foods and Safeway. Since I knew that I'd be staying late at the wedding (I didn't get to bed until after 3am), I checked in mid-morning before... More

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Spokane, WA
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47 reviews 47 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2012

Spend a couple of nights in the men's dorm which could use some upgrades. No problems but nothing all that great. Reminded me of the early 1970's and it looked like nothing has been updated since then. The eco-friendly aspects seem a bit dated and not current technology. Basically, an old house that has been changed into a hostel with... More

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california
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37 reviews 37 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2012

This is a very comfortable, homey place. It is in an old house that is charming and has great character. The kitchen is very well stocked and there is a "free" shelf in the fridge and the pantry of items that have been left behind. So not only do they recycle the water and trash, also the food left behind.... More

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Toronto, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 10, 2012

This hostel was a wonderful surprise. I booked it because I needed a place to stay for a conference, as I've stayed at many hostels (over 30) around the world, and find them to be good value for money, and there are often interesting microcommunities. This one is definitely in my top 5 favourites. Pluses: friendly, helpful staff; easy transit... More

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Hostelling International Portland Hawthorne Hotel
Address: 3031 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214
Region: United States > Oregon > Portland
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Kitchenette
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 10 Specialty lodging in Portland
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
HI-Portland Hawthorne Hostel is a non-profit travelers lodge that offers an affordable, clean and fun place to stay. It has recognized been around the world as being a sustainable and green business. Also known as "Your Eco-Home Away From Home". Our mission is "To Help All Especially the Young Gain a Greater Understanding of the World and it's People Through Hostelling". Free wi-fi and internet access, free long distance phone use, free parking, free kitchen use, free coffee/tea, free all-u-can make pancake breakfast and bagels/bread and cream cheese(when available), free towel and lock rentals (with deposit).We have men's, women's, and coed dorm room as well as 2 private rooms. Reservations are recommended. Must have out-of-town i.d. to stay to here. ... more   less 
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