Since its 1915 opening, this historic elementary school has been a beloved fixture of its Northeast Portland neighborhood. McMenamins renovated the once-abandoned scholastic gem and turned it into Portland's most unique hotel. Here you'll find 57 comfy guestrooms with private baths and telephones (some fashioned from former classrooms complete with original chalkboards and cloakrooms – others with an author's theme), a restaurant, multiple small bars, a movie theater, soaking pool, gift shop and a brewery (just wait until the principal hears about this!). Extensive original artwork and historical photographs cover the walls, ceilings, doorways and hallways.
For neighborhood residents, out-of-town guests and business travelers, Kennedy School is a memorable and comfortable place to gather. The hotel is located minutes from Portland International Airport as well as to shopping in downtown Portland.
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- From Downtown Portland,
- Take I-84 east to 33rd Ave
- Turn left (north) on 33rd Ave. and drive two miles to Mcmenamins Kennedy School.
- From the Airport,
- Take Airport Way east
- Take a right (south) on 82nd Ave.
- Turn right (west) onton N.E. Columbia Blvd.
- Take a left (south) onto 33rd Ave. and drive two miles to McMenamins Kennedy School.