McMenamins Kennedy School

Known for

• no size restrictions

  “No size or weight restrictions”

• no pet limit

  “No limit on number of pets allowed”

• historic building

  “Since its 1915 opening, this historic elementary school has been a beloved fixture of its Northeast Portland neighborhood.”

• classroom rooms

  “some fashioned from former classrooms complete with original chalkboards and cloakrooms”

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About

The Kennedy School is a historic 1915 elementary school in Northeast Portland converted into a unique hotel featuring 57 guestrooms, a brewery, movie theater, and multiple bars. The property allows guests to bring pets into hotel rooms and designated side patios for a daily fee. It offers amenities such as a soaking pool, movie theater access, and dry bicycle storage for overnight guests.

What people say

Praised for its unique historic charm, friendly staff, and pet-friendly outdoor patio, though some guests note the lack of in-room amenities and occasional difficulty securing outdoor seating for pets.