Honestly, nothing. It's not a super upscale place, but neither is it a rundown stay.

The overall aesthetic and vibe was very charming. The lobby is really nice to hang out in or take a break from things. At 3 PM, there's a nice bar that opens for business. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Stayed in August 2025

The only gripe would be the loudness of the outside noise coming in. I am unsure if it was because I was in a room right above the bus stop or if the windows were too thin to insulate the room from noise.

I really liked the aesthetic of the place and how well-kept it was. The staff was friendly and helpful. Overall, it was a great stay would definitely stay here again. After leaving, I thought about how if I were to come back to Portland, I would forego a hotel just to stay here.

Stayed in August 2025

Quite the gem of boutique hostels.

Stayed in August 2025

Cozy, great location, friendly staff! I had a wonderful time!

Stayed in May 2025

TV should have regular cable channels

Rooms are very stylish and spacious. Bar/restaurant downstairs is excellent. Staff is very nice and helpful.

Stayed in July 2025

4 bed female dorm room a little small but enough place to put your belongings.

Great hostel! Staff really nice and the place was really neat. I didn’t go to the rooftop bar but it looked really nice. Great coffee shop Roseline across the street. I’ll definitely be back as I travel to PDX often.

Stayed in July 2025

The only downfall is the shared bathrooms, however they are very well kept and clean all the time.

Great place to stay if you’re visiting Portland. The hotel has a nice bar and restaurant on site. Plenty of character!

Stayed in April 2025

It was a good location for me because I also go to used clothing store. There were a lot of good shops around there

Stayed in May 2025

Would have loved to have the kitchen open for breakfast, but there are plenty of other options close by.

The first floor is full of warm light and well decorated. It makes for a cozy and appealing space to relax. Free coffee for guests was a welcome perk.

Stayed in May 2025

The staff is always incredibly friendly and helpful, the beds and pillows are fantastically comfortable, the location is great, and the sauna is killer. I love staying at kex when I come to Portland for shows, it's such a great home away from home.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

The property was very nice. All staff were friendly, just perfect.

Stayed in May 2025

Great, friendly staff. Very, very clean all around. Women's dorm is small but super comfy beds, little pod bunks, and never had an issue with the bathrooms. Everything is very clean. Downstairs is quiet and great working environment when you need it. Location is convenient for getting downtown, to the airport, and the east side. Very connected by bus and train. Loved my stay here!

Stayed in May 2025

It was loud late from the street, you need to bring earplugs.

It was cute, the staff was so nice, there wasn't coffee in the room, but there was free coffee in the lobby. There is a discount if you stay at the kex for a spa nearby and that was so great too.

Stayed in April 2025

Parking in the lot that says your car has to be out by 8 AM and creating a challenge on finding a parking spot to check out and get all my belongings

It’s been a great location and the staff was super friendly and accommodating given. I didn’t arrive till almost 1 o’clock in the morning and found out that my booking has been in a shared room as well as an autoimmune disorder making depending on someone possibly being sick and they were super accommodating got me in my own room a little extra, but it was worth it and the place is amazing. Overall beautiful place to stay very peaceful.

Stayed in April 2025

Room was a little small, but that's okay.

Beautiful room in a beautiful hotel. Great bar/lobby. Convenient location.

Stayed in April 2025

I loved it, the bar actually stayed open late, which was huge since as parents we never get to go out, and most hotels close their bars way too early after covid. The food was great too, and the happy hour was super fun. The rooms are lovely and comfortable and the location is easily walkable to good food and transit.

No breakfast but appreciated the coffee and tea downstairs. The bathrooms by the elevators were lovely too, just so we could all have access to sinks and toilets. (we did a family room for 5 people so the one en suite bath wasn't enough in the morning).

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

The room was amazing, great atmosphere all around. And the staff went out of their way to help me with an out of the ordinary request!

Stayed in April 2025

Beautiful Hotel... clean, nice, neat, beautiful people, beautiful loft and incredible staff from arrival to departure…. Will be back 😎

Stayed in April 2025

From the moment you enter at KEX Hotel Lobby, you can breathe the atmosphere is charming, the guy at the counter is very friendly and cordial and the rooms are 10 out of 10

Stayed in April 2025

Super clean and spacious. Stayed in a dorm and loved the privacy curtains. There were many showers and washroom available outside of the dorm and it was always super clean and not occupied. Clean towers and shower gels were available. The restaurant/bar downstairs had great vibes and was so pretty. I wished the rooftop was open for some fresh air.

Stayed in March 2025

N/a

Amazing value, great location, so much charm! Mattress and pillows very comfortable!

Stayed in March 2025

I went to Portland to attend a Conference in the Oregon Convention Center and had to make a last minute booking. After carefully searching AirBnB , Booking and Trivago, I decided to go for KEX by Booking, which proved a great cost/benefit option. In fact it fitted well my needs, since it's only some blocks from the Convention Center, with good showers, a small fitness space and, the best, a Finish sauna to relax after a long day of Congress. I ended up booking a bunk in a shared room, which was enough for my purpose. Each bunk has its own light, outlet and locker. Installed curtains provide some privacy. Although it was not a problem to me, a more sensitive person may feel a little disturbed by the noise of the air-conditioning or the street traffic, that's not really a big deal. Anyways, earplugs are offered for free in the rooms. Although KEX neither have a shared kitchen nor offer breakfast, there's an independent nice bar/restaurant on the lobby/ground floor where one can order for dinner or invite friends for a drink/chat at the end of the day. You can also bring your own meal at breakfast and eat it there. KEX is located at a walking distance from the Convention Center and from Portland downtown and offers easy access to public transport with a bus stop at its door. I could easily go run by the river in the mornings, which was especially pleasant in the spring time with the blossom cherry trees. The staff (CJ, Alexia, Michael and Cia) were especially friendly and helpful. I will definitely recommend KEX for those looking for a nice and affordable option in Portland.

Stayed in March 2025

Lighting in the room and bathroom could have been better.

KEX was a fun boutique hotel in a safe, convenient location in Portland. Just a quick ride across the river to retail, Powell's bookstore, Sterling coffee, etc. Excellent bar/restaurant in the lobby where locals seemed to congregate.

Stayed in March 2025

Bathroom outside the room very inconvenient. No parking

Ambient of the lobby. Great style and decorations.

Stayed in March 2025