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4.6 (46 reviews)
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Mercedes C.

Since school was out for me on that Monday for Dr Martin Luther King Day, we took advantage of my long weekend to visit our daughter. As much as my daughter loved living in downtown Portland and has enough street smarts, she wanted to moved out of the city to escape from people doing drugs on the street, crime, etc.- and headed to the suburbs. No longer did we have to look for a downtown hotel like we used to when we visited her in the past. That's when our daughter suggested The Orenco in Hillsboro because it's not: (1)the typical 'hotel' and (2) it's really close to downtown Portland anyway. Margie and Richard own The Orenco with several units+rooms that are thematically different from the next. The check-in process to our (first) room worked out fine because The Orenco uses push button pad locks and since we landed in PDX at almost midnight on a Friday, we didn't have to go to the 'front desk' or fumble around with a traditional key. Our first ground floor room had a few steps leading to it with an upbeat style, funky retro turquoise microwave, full kitchenette, a comfy bed, stripe comforter, and a spacious feel- but it wasn't what we paid for. We slept through the night fine- but texted the owner about a room change hubs initially paid for and simultaneously mentioned some busy feet early in the morning. The owner was incredibly apologetic about the little ones running and we were in our intended room in no time. Thank you! Unlike the first room, this one (also on the ground floor) has the French doors we wanted, white bedding, small fridge, TV, walk-in shower and other amenities- with a warmer overall feel. We totally enjoyed our stay! The owners stand by their brand and made for a wonderful destination spot while we visited our daughter and her partner settle in their new home.

The protruding bed frame and narrow walk way to bathroom
Mit T.

So, the hotel owner responded to my Google review regarding the platform bed being unsafe, stating that he/she will correct the issue. However, a similar complaint in a review several years ago about the same issue by several other guests with the platform bed protrusion and hitting their shins, similar to my experience. Yet until now it has not been corrected.

Jacuzzi suite
Kathy H.

The Orenco definitely has the bed & breakfast feel. First impression is great. We stayed in room 4B, the King Jacuzzi. When we got there the room was very cold so a space heater was put in. It didn't work, so I had to call to get a different one. It worked and heated up the room. They offer free movies to watch, so we picked out a few, but the DVD player didn't work. We called expecting someone to come and fix it. Instead we were told sorry, watch tv instead. The snacks are nice. Wish pastries were fresher, but juice, yogurt and granola bars were good. Nice, homey feel. Not sure if I would stay here again.

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David L.

We stayed here for our wedding night and had a wonderful time. Check-in was easy, the lobby was inviting and our room was beautiful. It was so quiet we never heard any of the other guests. The picturesque setting in Hillsboro was beautiful. We highly recommend this place and can't wait to go back!

So awesome! Perfect for girls weekend away!

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What a fabulous place!! Nice rooms, incredibly accommodating owners, and perfect COVID responsiveness. Really perfect!

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Thank you so much for staying with us!! :-)

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A friend recommended this wonderful boutique hotel. What an amazing find. I will go out of my way to stay here againoutstanding.

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Ask the Community - The Orenco

Do you guys have in unit jacuzzis?

Hello Kaylee, our Jacuzzi King room includes a large private Jacuzzi brand jetted whirlpool bathtub. Although the tub is large, having more than one person in the tub can be challenging to be comfortable.… Read more

Are you close to Kasier Westside hospital?

Yes, probably a mile maybe mile and a half

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What a nice surprise, a hotel with the feel of a private B & B in the heart of Orenco Station, surrounded by cafes, restaurants and shops.

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I have been going here for years, but it's my first time for a concert. Heck I didn't even know…read morethey could do a concert. This is more or less on their front lawn off to the side. It actually works out great and scones the stage isn't that big it's big enough. The seating is all GA but they have a VIP section if that's your thing. With the GA seating getting there and securing a spot early is important if you are going to rent their $14 low-back chairs. If you bring your beach towel, then showing up later is fine because you can just slip In anywhere there is a small spot. I showed up one hour after gates opened with my beach towel and was like 30 feet from the stage. Pro tip: Don't bother renting a chair if you are going to sit up close to the stage. Once the concert begins everyone stands up for the entire concert anyways. If you are sitting further back then chair rental makes sense, especially because the ground is not soft and uneven in several places. The other thing I noticed is that they did allow those bleacher seats that are cushioned and have a back to them. I dislike their policy on no blankets or bringing your own lowback chairs but I think I I can understand why. People were abusing the policy. I can personally tell you I use to see people use their chairs as a place in line that they drop off in the morning and come back to just before gates open. Kinda unfair, but also people that brought huge blankets to hold off large spaces in front of the stage for their friends and family that showed up later. I was surprised at the sound quality which was pretty good for an outdoor venue. But then I was 30 ft back from the stage. Not sure how it is further back. The other thing is if it's a cold night, bundle up as you can't bring any blankets anyways. They do make you measure your towel to make sure it doesn't exceed the size limit and if it does your only choice is to check it in at the gate or return it back to your car. About the rest of the property. It is a unique like several mcnenamins properties in that they rehab'ed and restored historic buildings into a cool venue for eating and drinking and even lodging. I love that about mcmenamins. Grand Lodge is no exception. A beautiful property way out in Forest Grove. They offer lodging, dining, a movie theater, and music. There is a little spa area too. Parking is usually not an issue and I have stayed overnight before and it's been a great experience. However, the food and beers are honestly good but not great. It's the same way across most of the Mcmenamins. Sure there is better food and better beer but you don't get a cool setting like this. Yes, you come for the setting and that's what makes it worthwhile.

Good service and fun location! We ordered the Poke Nachos…read moreand BBQ Chicken Pizza, both were pretty good. The Poke Nachos were an interesting concept. Overall unique and tasty but the sauce was pretty wasabi heavy and I think I would have preferred either less sauce or for it to be served on the side so I could dip the nachos. But overall I like this McMenamins location!

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Good things: super comfy mattresses, hot tub was hot, really cool that juice & coffee are free all…read moreday. However I was refused the $50/10,000 point credit for a 3night stay, even though my stay was 3 nights. Fun side activity: I also had several deposits held on my card - one for each night - and had to check in & out every day. Our room had loud, pounding music all day & night - we thought it was a neighbor; turns out we were above the pool. I was told how sorry they were, and that was it. We had to try to work & take meetings with a constant, loud bass in the background, as well as try to sleep through it. After several texts and complaints, on the third and last night, somebody finally turned it off at 7PM. Not worth the comfy bed & free juice.

Ok here goes…read more.... Pros - Brian had very good customer service skills when we checked in after 11pm. He explained the house rules when it came to midnight and how to access the hotel. He asked how we were doing and so forth. Cons - there was a male individual at the counter speaking to him before we walked in.....without a shirt and only wearing dark colored boxer briefs. Not something that should have been acceptable. Other Pros - Breakfast was good and well stocked. In addition to a make your own waffle station, there were bagels and yogurt, as well as a warm food bar with scrambled eggs, bacon, French toast and biscuits with gravy. Juice options and coffee/tea rounded the corner. Beds were a plus. Firm mattress and supportive pillows. The main issue was the guy wearing nothing but his briefs at the front desk when we came in.

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We arrived and the first room we were given smelled strongly like fresh wet paint. It was honestly…read moreoverwhelming and not something that should be offered to guests especially since strong paint fumes can be unpleasant and even unsafe for some people. It made the room completely unusable for us. We went back to the front desk to ask for another room, but were initially told there were no other rooms available with two queen beds. They offered us two separate rooms instead, but said we would have to pay for the additional room, which didn't feel reasonable given the situation. After going back and forth, they did end up finding us another room and thankfully didn't charge us extra. I appreciate that they eventually made it right, but the whole experience was frustrating and could have been handled much better from the start

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