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Reviews of McMenamins Elks Temple

565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, United States

#2 of 17 hotels in Tacoma

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 212 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: September 3, 2025

    10
    Beautiful Hotel and so close to the Plantanges Theater
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Atrium no pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Decor is amazing! There are so many details everywhere you look. Hidden speak easy. Food and drinks are amazing. Friendly and helpful staff. I'm already looking forward to staying there again

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Atrium no pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are very small. Hard to move around especially if you have luggage.

    The location was great and the property was beautiful! The staff was exceptional.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room (Annex)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was great. The whole environment was fantastic.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    9.0
    Awesome place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room (Annex)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking is practically non existent. The free coffee from the 6th floor was weak and luke warm. However, the coffee in The Pub was good, strong and hot. The lighting in the room is very dim.

    The interior is fun with a lot of history. The art is funky, in a good way. We had a large room on the 6th floor with a balcony over the Spanish Steps and a view of the water. The bed was comfortable, the AC worked well. Great water flow in the shower. Free coffee in the morning. Many bars and restaurants to choose from in the building. Good food! Good location. Rail line stops there (didn't use it) and shops and restaurants are two blocks down the hill. The staff is so friendly!!! Julie (front desk) upgraded us without asking. I would go back to Tacoma just to stay there again, but without a car!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2025

    8.0
    Unique and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Atrium no pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms could be a bit bigger

    Dinner and drinks were excellent

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    10
    Truly a unique hotel offering a wonderful experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Atrium no pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wish there were fridges in the rooms

    The vibe and aesthetic were exceptional, staff were super friendly

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Atrium no pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wish there was a in room coffee option. Thats all!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    8.0
    A convenient location in a beautiful, historic building.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Atrium no pets
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Uniqueness. Variety of restaurants and bars. Preservation of building and interior decor. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room (Annex)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Noise from concerts can be heard at night and during rehearsals--it is also a venue so keep that in mind when booking.

    Great location, unique decor, comfortable bed, and friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Atrium no pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Should be warned that you can hear the concert in the hotel rooms. Luckily they don't play that late.

    The atmosphere was amazing. All employees were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2025

    10
    Spectacular, centrally located property with lots to do onsite!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Atrium no pets
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was so much to do right there on the property. Great for history buffs, especially! Food and drinks were excellent in all of the property venues.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2025

    10
    It was a very pleasant experience overall.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Atrium no pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The crunchy French toast was disappointing.

    The creativity of the decor is amazing, intriguing.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2025

    10
    I stayed here because I went to the Lacuna Coil concert. But I would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room (Annex)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No private parking. Had to pay to park a few blocks away from hotel.

    Friendly and helpful staff. Food and drinks were served in a timely manner. My room was next to the “secret hallway”, had fun at the “secret bar” The Vault.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Atrium no pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great place to stay. Price was great and the room was great.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

    10
    Be back soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room (Annex)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Prices were a little high for hotel on Saturday, so we picked a different night to stay and enjoyed our selves just the same. We'll come back though

    Had breakfast delivered to the room, all the different levels of entertainment, and the secret locations were fun. The flights of different beers/whiskeys/ciders

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2025

    9.0
    Comfy, easy, wonderful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Atrium no pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No criticism.

    Historic, clean, walkable. Staff was incredible in helping fix an issue caused by an ex-employee.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2025

    10
    We will be back!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Atrium no pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If I had to comment about one thing, it didn’t like it was how dark the stairways were too the rooms. Lighting could’ve been better for safety purposes.

    Highly recommend this location, fun interactive environment and excellent staff. We will return for more adventures at finding all the hidden locations and bars.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2025

    10
    Fun in the sun
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room (Annex)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking is limited

    I love staying there. So much to soak in with paintings and the place has so much character. Enjoy just walking Around and looking at everything

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2025

    10
    We will look forward to staying again and again. Great property, fabulous food, staff and room. Just the best!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room (Annex)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property is a joy! Unique, quirky and filled with enough cool things to do that honestly you probably wouldn’t need to leave to be thoroughly entertained!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Atrium no pets
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room could have used a few more electrical outlets (phone, CPAP, etc.).

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    8.0
    Stylish space in town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Atrium no pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattress had a hole in it

    Art and architecture

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • King Room (Annex)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Convenient to everything!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2025

    8.0
    Absolutely wonderful!! FIRM bed, though.
    • Couple
    • King Atrium no pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was not comfortable for myself or my wife. It was VERY firm. If you like that, then you'll probably love it. I, however, slept terribly. I know it's subjective, though. I tried not to ding them for it too much in my review.

    It was eclectic and cool. It made me WANT to explore the whole hotel, which we did. I only wish we would have arrived earlier to enjoy more of what they had to offer. You're always going to have a unique experience at a McMenamins property that you won't soon forget.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2025

    10
    An eclectic and comfortable destination full of surprises in an excellent neighborhood.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Atrium no pets
    • Stayed 1 night

    The band at the Spanish Ballroom was way overpriced for the quality, should have been free.

    Fantastic location, eclectic design, numerous food and bar options, live music, a very comfortable and quiet room, and great value.

    Stayed in January 2025

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