The Hotel Zags Portland

515 SW Clay St., Portland, OR 97201 United States (USA) near junction 300 on I-5 (~0.7mi)
View map Reservations: 1-800-219-2797
4.0 Star property
45.513546 -122.680700
+1-800-219-2797
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4.5/5

Based on 2014 guest reviews

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  • The Avg. Group Discount is 26.0%!
  • 174 rooms in hotel
  • 5 floors in hotel
  • 6 suites in hotel
  • Check-in time: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 12:00 Noon
  • Has environment-friendly policy
  • Group score of 10.0/10
  • 5 meeting rooms in hotel

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Local attractions

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall - City Hall - Gerding Theater - Keller Auditorium - KOIN Tower - OMSI - Oregon Zoo - PacWest Building - Pioneer Square - Pearl District - Performing Arts Center - Portland Art Museum - Portland State University - Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Verified reviews of The Hotel Zags Portland

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"A lovely gem in downtown Portland"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Staff were great with easy check in and friendly answers to all questions. Room was beautiful and well appointed. Continental breakfast was as expected, though dining room is nicer than most. Made for an enjoyable and comfortable overnight.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Mar-2026 Verified review, stayed from Sat Mar 14 to Sun Mar 15 2026 at a $74.99 average nightly rate.
"Great place affordable and convenient"
Overall score5.0/ 5
I've been coming to Portland on business for more than a year. This hotel is affordable, convenient and centrally located. The staff are helpful. Happy hour here is a must after a long workday. Their Electric G and Ts are legendary. Great place. Highly recommended.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Feb-2026 Verified review, stayed from Mon Feb 23 to Wed Feb 25 2026 at a $103.70 average nightly rate.
"Reliable, affordable hotel."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Have stayed here many times due to the proximity of performance venues. Always great price, clean rooms and great staff.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
30-Aug-2025 Verified review, stayed from Fri Aug 29 to Sat Aug 30 2025 at a $102.99 average nightly rate.
Response from management on 03-Sep-2025:
Thank you so much for staying with us! We hope to see you again in the future.
"Enjoyable And Fun"
Overall score4.0/ 5
We had no idea what Hotel Zags would provide. It was very easy to enjoy the accommodations. Simple, but very enjoyable.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Jul-2025 Verified review, stayed from Fri Jul 18 to Tue Jul 22 2025 at a $189.00 average nightly rate.
Response from management on 03-Sep-2025:
Thank you so much for staying with us! We hope to see you again soon.
"Wonderful Staff"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Very clean and accommodating hotel with lovely staff and great amenities.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
26-Jun-2025 Verified review, stayed from Tue Jun 24 to Thu Jun 26 2025 at a $121.99 average nightly rate.
Response from management on 03-Sep-2025:
We are so happy to know you enjoyed our team! We hope to see you again soon.
"Always Lovely Stays"
Overall score5.0/ 5
The staff was incredibly helpful, nice and knowledgeable. On our second stay they had a "sweet" welcome for another stay. We also enjoyed the outdoor firepit and smores as well as the art that was displayed. Clean.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-May-2025 Verified review, stayed from Thu Jan 23 to Fri Jan 24 2025 at a $108.36 average nightly rate.
4.5 out of 5. Based on 2014 guest reviews

Property description

The Hotel Zags is an urban oasis in the heart of downtown Portland enlivened by natural beauty and the quirky culture of the city around it. When Portland zigs, The Hotel Zags by connecting urban explorers to a different Portland story with a style and energy all its own. Guests enjoy complimentary rentals of outdoor gear and travel items inside the hotel's unique Gear Shed. Stocked with bicycles, skateboards, digital cameras, fishing poles and more, travelers can cover more ground, capture memories and share experiences with friends back home. The staff is always happy to share their stories and help you find new Portland experiences off the beaten path. Fun programming including the unique “ABZ's of Portland” series is a collaborative effort with the local community to curate weekly rotations and seasonal events at the hotel including acoustic sessions with local musicians and yoga classes in the newly redesigned courtyard.

Green sustainability

Go Green, Save Green! Refuse housekeeping service and receive a credit of $5 per night for use in honor bar, sundry shop, or in-room movies.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 Noon
Year of last renovation: 2019
Floors: 5
Rooms: 174
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 174
Rooms with disabled access: 8
Rooms with one bed: 151
Rooms with two beds: 17
Suites: 6
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: As Needed
Meeting rooms: 5 View spaces
Meeting space: 4879 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 120 people
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 0.5 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 0.3 Miles
Lounge/Bar hours: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved: Yes
Pool info: NA
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
One night's room and tax will be charged should the guest cancel 24 hours or less prior to arrival.
Nightly parking: $40
Typical group deposit: 0
Total taxes: 17.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Occupancy Tax: 14.00%
City Tax: 2.00% (Tourism Fee)
Other Tax: 1.00%
Resort/Hotel Fee: 30.00 Per Night (Daily Guest Amenity Fee)
Parking Fee: 40.00 Per Night (Self Parking)
Gym Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Rooms Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 25.00%
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 40.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 36.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 75.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 75.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 13.00 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 14.00 Per Person

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Bus parking
  • Central location
  • Charge for early check out
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Dinner available
  • Electric Car Charging Station
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Garage
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Mini bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Private garden grounds
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • TV Channel: Showtime
  • Terrace
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

Portland International Airport is 13. 1 miles from hotel. Methods of transportation include the MAX Light Rail Train - Red Line at $2.30 per person for service directly from the airport to within 5 blocks of hotel; private shuttle service for $14 per person; taxi cab for $45 per trip, including tip.

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.

Breakfast information

Complimentary Breakfasts are available from 7 AM to 11AM in the lobby cafe

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pet fee: USD 45 per pet per stay

Parking information

Parking Info/$40/night self parking

Internet/Wi-Fi

Complimentary Wireless Internet Access in all guestrooms

Cleaning policies

• All linens sanitized in high-temperature wash • Floors marked for social distancing • Hand sanitizer available to guests & staff • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas • Regular temperature checks for staff • Contactless check-out • 24-hour minimum vacancy between guests

Suggested AI generated itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Blue Star Donuts - Gourmet donuts with unique flavours, 0.5 miles from hotel
  • Lunch: Lardo - Known for its delicious sandwiches and craft beer, 1 mile from hotel
  • Dinner: Andina Restaurant - Offers exquisite Peruvian cuisine, 0.8 miles from hotel
  • Activity: Portland Japanese Garden - Experience tranquillity and beauty, 2.3 miles from hotel
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Mother's Bistro & Bar - Comfort food in a cosy setting, 0.6 miles from hotel
  • Lunch: Nong's Khao Man Gai - Famous for Thai chicken and rice, 0.9 miles from hotel
  • Dinner: Le Pigeon - French-inspired dishes in an intimate setting, 1.2 miles from hotel
  • Activity: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry - Interactive science exhibits, 1.4 miles from hotel
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Pine State Biscuits - Southern-style breakfast, 2.5 miles from hotel
  • Lunch: Pok Pok - Authentic Thai street food, 3.1 miles from hotel
  • Dinner: Screen Door - Southern cuisine with local ingredients, 2.2 miles from hotel
  • Activity: Powell's City of Books - The largest independent new and used bookstore in the world, 0.9 miles from hotel

Previously known as:
Hotel Modera, The Hotel Zags

Hotel Rate Trends at The Hotel Zags Portland

Rate fluctuations of The Hotel Zags Portland

The graph above is averages of room rates for both our group prices and the lowest online individual rates we could find at the time the group/meeting bid was submitted. The best group/meeting discount shown is 46.3% in January 2027 and the highest average individual rate is $184 in the month of September 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at The Hotel Zags Portland in a month when rates are lower.

Meeting rooms and event rooms at The Hotel Zags Portland

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at The Hotel Zags Portland.

Feel free to use the The Hotel Zags Portland meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Portland event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Colosseum/Game Room 40 x 40 x 9 1600 85/-- 85 60 35 50 -- --/-- -- 120 --
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Colosseum/Game Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1600 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
40 x 40 x 9 Ft
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
6
Columns:
1
Windows:
6
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
Yes
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
Yes
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Full-day space rental fee:
$800.00 USD
Meeting Room Two 22 x 12 x 9 264 --/-- -- -- -- -- 12 --/-- -- -- --
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Meeting Room Two

Room type:
Boardroom
Total size:
264 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
22 x 12 x 9 Ft
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • WIFI Internet
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Full-day space rental fee:
$200.00 USD
Meeting Room Three 22 x 12 x 9 264 --/-- -- -- -- -- 12 --/-- -- -- --
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Meeting Room Three

Room type:
Boardroom
Total size:
264 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
22 x 12 x 9 Ft
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Full-day space rental fee:
$200.00 USD
Nizza 19 x 14 x 9 266 --/-- -- -- -- -- 10 --/-- -- 15 --
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Nizza

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
266 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
19 x 14 x 9 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
3
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Full-day space rental fee:
$200.00 USD
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Genova 19 x 19 x 9 361 --/-- -- -- 20 -- 22 --/-- -- 36 --
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Genova

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
361 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
19 x 19 x 9 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Full-day space rental fee:
$200.00 USD
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FAQs about The Hotel Zags Portland

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 Noon based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does The Hotel Zags Portland have?

There are 174 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at The Hotel Zags Portland?

Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at The Hotel Zags Portland?

Complimentary Breakfasts are available from 7 AM to 11AM in the lobby cafe

What parking is available at The Hotel Zags Portland?

Parking Info/$40/night self parking

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary Wireless Internet Access in all guestrooms

Can I get a group rate at The Hotel Zags Portland?

Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 26.0%.

Testimonials:

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"It was great! The easiest part about the wedding planning so far! It was also a very quick turnaround." K.K. - Atlanta, GA

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