An affordable boutique hotel and hostel located in the heart of Old Town Chinatown, PDX
The Society Hotel is a boutique hotel and hostel in downtown, Portland, Centrally located in the Old Town Chinatown district, our hotel is walking distance to all major public transportation (bus, max, streetcar, train, bicycle rental, etc.) and close to many major points of interest. We offer a choice of private rooms, private suites or low-cost bunk beds. Cafe Society, the coffee shop in our lobby serves local coffee, beer, wine and delicious snacks and pastries.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The Society Hotel was founded in 2013. The lovely and beautifully renovated building that our business inhabits is one of the oldest in Portland; built in 1881, it is on the National Register of Historic Places.
What is your primary product or service?
Lodging, accommodations, hospitality. (Hotel, hostel)
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Our hotel caters to the budget-minded adventurous traveler who seeks accommodations that embody Portland's culture and values. Our private rooms, private suites and bunks are some of the most affordable in the downtown Portland area. The hybrid business model of being both hotel and hostel appeals to a diverse set of customers. We have an on-site coffee shop and large roof top deck, ideal spaces for our guests to socialize and meet new friends.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location in Old Town Chinatown PDX (OTCT) - locally owned and operated by three Portland residents.
Provide detailed directions to your location
From PDX International Airport: Take I-205 S from NE Airport Way, Slight right onto the Interstate 205 S ramp to Interstate 84/Portland/Salem, Follow I-205 S and U.S. 30 W to NE 1st Ave. Take the exit toward Convention Center/Rose Quarter from U.S. 30 W, Merge onto I-205 S
Take exit 21B for I-84 W/US-30 W toward Portland, Merge onto I-84/U.S. 30 W, Keep right to continue on U.S. 30 W, Take the exit toward Convention Center/Rose Quarter, Take NE Multnomah St and N Steel Bridge to NW 3rd Ave, Merge onto NE 1st Ave, Turn left onto NE Multnomah St, Turn left onto N Interstate Ave/N Steel Bridge, Continue to follow N Steel Bridge, Continue onto NW Glisan Street Ramp, Turn left onto NW 3rd Ave, Continue straight to stay on NW 3rd Ave, Destination will be on the right -- 203 NW 3rd Ave
From the MAX: Take the MAX red line from Portland International Airport to the Old Town Chinatown MAX Station
From Amtrak Station (Union Station) PDX: Head southeast on NW 6th Ave toward NW Irving St, Turn left onto NW Glisan St, Slight right to stay on NW Glisan St, Turn right onto NW 3rd Ave, Destination will be on the right
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards
Which areas do you service?
Serving national and international travelers visiting Portland, OR.
What are your hours of operation?
Open 24 hours
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
We would love to hear that our guests had a wonderful, memorable stay--that they look forward to returning and recommending our hotel to their friends.