See all
710 photos

McMenamins Kennedy School

Hotel, Movie Theater, and Bar

Portland

Save

8.8^/10

484

ratings

"The movie theater (and the food there) and the soaking pool are fun!"(9 Tips)
"Definitely get the Cajun tots!"(5 Tips)
"Love the Boiler Room Bar, the veggie pizza is good!"(4 Tips)
"The Hammerhead is devine"(3 Tips)

86 Tips and reviews

Filter:

soaking pool
trivia
happy hour
beer
hammerhead
hot tubs
cider
movies
cigars
breweries
breakfast food
restaurants
good for dates
elementary school
dinner
bacon
soup
couches
music
hotel
(15 more)

Sort:

Popular
Recent

QuinteinAugust 28, 2016
Been here 10+ times
It's an old elementary school with everything you could want for an afternoon of entertainment. I highly recommend watching a movie here on a weekday followed by happy hour at one of the bars.
Upvoted 2 weeks ago
Jenn YFebruary 5, 2013
Awesome restored school converted into a hotel/restaurant/bar/soaking pool/movie theatre. It's a trippy experience. We go for the $5 movies in the auditorium - plush vintage couches instead of seats.
Nathan WrightMay 30, 2017
This old elementary school has been turned into a restaurant, bar(s), movie theatre, hostel and soaking pool. There's so much to explore here. The Detention and Boiler Room bars are recommended!
Enrique Gutiérrez ArzateNovember 30, 2018
Great for entertainment: bars, bar games, movies, more bars, hotel rooms... Pay extra attention to decoration, it has a lot of meaning. Last renovation project made by Siegner and Company
Brad MaceJanuary 26, 2013
If the Courtyard Restaurant is full, or even if it is not full, hit the Cypress Room. And what the hell, come before 8pm and use the soaking pool first. News Flash!!!! They take dogs now!!!
ErinJanuary 25, 2017
Hotel rooms are spendy, but a neat experience - sleeping in school! I loved the big windows and the chalkboards were fun.
Shirley LiuMay 24, 2015
Cute place to catch a movie and have some beer or pizza in the theater and in one of the several bar/restaurant options
Scot OlsenJanuary 19, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Soaking pools are where it's at. You can bring beer into there if you'd like, just don't forget to grab your license back from the front desk.
Chris H.January 9, 2017
Cajun tots are amazing. And such a bargain!
Rod SagerNovember 18, 2014
Went here with out of town guests. Interesting place and you need to really explore it. There are half a dozen different bars in this place. Outstanding
Nate WoodheadFebruary 15, 2015
Cool idea overall. Rooms we're small but well decorated with cool light fixtures and furniture. The facilities and ambiance are what sells it
Anna RossFebruary 26, 2016
Though, the menu is a bit pricey for the food the atmosphere is great. Love the Boiler Room Bar, the veggie pizza is good!
JB GoodDecember 17, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Great beer, good food, and a fantastic atmosphere. So much to see and do... and stamps to be had.
Amanda ScottAugust 20, 2014
The movie theater (and the food there) and the soaking pool are fun!
amy DubinOctober 27, 2011
Love the late evening hot tub (more like the size of a small pool) after 8pm it's 21+, and there are lots of things to eat and drink on-site. You can even stay over if you get too smashed!
Aaron ChavezJuly 27, 2015
Been here 5+ times
love this place! Great atmosphere! Great place to train and have a conference!
DorenaOctober 10, 2013
Soaking pool is awesome! If the restaurant is full head to the cypress room. Kids admitted until 10 pm.
Dakota CiscoMarch 9, 2014
Open book steak: extremely fatty cut. Bready saturated in butter and grease. Flavor far below great.
Alex BrehmJanuary 2, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Make sure you have enough time to stop by every little bar. This place is excellent.
K12 IncJune 14, 2011
Did you know? The Nickelodeon, the world’s first movie theater, opened in 1905. Kennedy Elementary School opened its doors ten years later in 1915, but wouldn’t become a movie theatre until 1997.
Steve OJuly 9, 2017
Just stopped for lunch and a beer or two. What a cool place.
JordynAugust 19, 2015
Amazing place. Get a beer and walk around.
Max KDecember 30, 2016
Definitely get the Cajun tots!
Barbara KellyFebruary 3, 2016
Great Lamb burger special. And veggie chili soup was amazing.
Steve BilowDecember 29, 2013
Cold, burnt fries and a stale bun on a $12 Bison Burger! Usually I love going here but this time the food was just plain bad. See my pic: would you EVER server those fries to a paying customer?!?!
Neil SanchalaSeptember 6, 2011
This school's been converted to a hotel, complete with bars and restaurants. At any McMenamin's, order a Rubinator -- half Ruby, half Terminator Stout.
Randy PalazzoSeptember 5, 2016
Great food. The boiler rooom has delicious Sundried arthichoke dip
Joe LinMay 26, 2013
Make sure you show up tardy for school otherwise you won't get to experience the cool bars...like us
ELS Language CentersMay 7, 2012
Just a few blocks from ELS, the Kennedy School features a restaurant, movie theater, soaking pool and hotel.
Lauren KentJune 3, 2014
Word to the wise: the soaking pool is usually closed for cleaning on the first Tuesday of each month.
RomanNovember 2, 2012
Read something of the steam punk genre while sitting in the Boiler Room bar... Awesomeness!
Philip RagawayNovember 3, 2013
Never ask for a mimosa and then when the waiter says it may take a while because he has to make it, then ask if they have to pick the oranges... You end up with cold coffee you never ordered..
Kristina JacobsSeptember 21, 2011
Favorite place in Portland. The layout of the different themed rooms is awesome!
Coley DizeOctober 26, 2011
Went with a colleague who used to live in Portland. Had a great meal and loved Detention really cool bar!
Savina IAugust 10, 2017
Elementary School converted into a beautiful restaurant/bar/hotel area :-)
Kushal DaveJune 25, 2015
Grab a small cigar for a couple bucks in the cigar room
Stef PinnigerApril 22, 2013
Never, ever try to soak on a Sunday unless you are prepared to wait for an hour and be surrounded by little ones with floaties (and floaters probably).
A Kham 💬October 10, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Bring cash if you're running late for a movie & not planning on eating, they'll let you cut the line & pay for the tickets so you can get seated right away.
Carson SmithJanuary 27, 2015
Wonderful atmosphere and great food and brews.
John PowerSeptember 28, 2017
This franchise is intuitive. Well done.
Flower Gerbera ⓋJanuary 3, 2011
If you're vegan, this place sucks. There is one vegan item, besides tater tots and fries, and only two items that can be made vegan, a basic iceberg salad and a hummus place.
rich masioDecember 20, 2014
Funky alternate hotel option but no tv in rooms.
Pawel PietrykaAugust 10, 2015
Go here if you want to see something different.
Cindy RyanFebruary 12, 2015
Salmon with bacon a tasty treat
Michelle GlennSeptember 5, 2014
The pear sidecar is wonderful.
Gordon MeiSeptember 27, 2014
It's as if every room in a school turned into a speakeasy.
Brook ShelleySeptember 7, 2014
It's like seeing a movie in an American wizard school
Ficus KirkpatrickJanuary 4, 2014
Cool concept and space but ultimately pretty crappy as a hotel.
myBeegleJanuary 10, 2011
Want a free drink during the BCS game? 2 even? Register for myBeegle.com, and find RJ at the Boiler Room bar. He'll buy you a couple, while his wallet lasts that is. . . Read more
MusicTherapy Services of PortlandNovember 9, 2011
$3 movies on a couch with cajunized tots and beer delivered to you...dreamy!

1 2

710 Photos

McMenamins Kennedy School

Related Searches

Places inside McMenamins Kennedy School

You might also like

Places people like to go after McMenamins Kennedy School

Upcoming Events

Appears on 408 lists

Top places in the area

Is this your business? Claim it now.