Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 14 Oct 2011 rated 4 out of 10.

The Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport should not be listed as a 3 star property because the lobby and interior of the hotel looks old and dated. I had stayed at the Marriott Courtyard Portland Tigard area prior to staying at the Red Lion and the Marriott is also listed as a 3 star property. The quality of lobby and rooms at the Marriott is much better than the Red Lion. The Red Lion should be listed as a 2.5 star property or raise the Marriott to 3.5 star.

Positives: Location of hotel was convenient..

Negatives: The hotel looks like it has had some renovations done, but the interior of the hotel (lobby & room) still look old & dated.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 27 Sep 2011 rated 7 out of 10.

This hotel located near by the Portland airport, and 24<BR/>hour shuttle bus on request. So it is very convenient for late arrival and early departure flight.

Positives: Location is very convenient.

Negatives: None

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 23 Sep 2011 rated 3 out of 10.

The bed was uncomfortable, the sheets were paper thin, the comforter smelled old and musty, the TV was a relic of years gone by.

Positives: Free parking and WiFi.

Negatives: It's like a museum to motels of the 70s since that is when it was likely last updated.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 22 Aug 2011 rated 7 out of 10.

I called to get driving directions and the front desk employee was really rude and unhelpful. It tainted the whole experience for me. The pool was nice but there is no hot tub.

Positives: The swimming pool was nice.

Negatives: Some of the hotel staff were extremely rude.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 26 Jun 2011 rated 1 out of 10.

This hotel was old, unkept, loud. The best thing that could happen for future travels would be a massive addition to PDX (Portland International) that would result in the hotel being leveled and a runway put in it's place. There have been minimal attempts to update this old property, but you can't shine a turd. The rooms were small, the beds hard, the walls so thin that I could have carried a conversation with my neighbor with little effort. The Business Center consisted of a five year old desktop that charged for Internet usage by the minute. Had there been any more available rooms in the vicinity during my stay I would have gladly forgone my price paid and booked a room at another property. If future travelers find that this is the only hotel available during there stay my suggestion is that they either stay in their car or find an overpass. I am sure that they will find the overpass to be more comfortable and much more quiet.

Positives: Easy access to freeway.

Negatives: Everything except that it was close to freeway.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 14 Jun 2011 rated 2 out of 10.

The hotel was dirty.

Positives: The actual room itself was as big as my walk-in closet... literally. But at least the room was clean.

Negatives: I can't begin to describe the level of my disappointment in 20 words or less.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 27 May 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

Nice hotel, great staff.

Positives: Clean, quiet, close to airport.

Negatives: What is not to like.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 27 May 2011 rated 4 out of 10.

Although the room itself is better then most, I wasn't warned or asked if a handicap room was alright with me which I am not handicapped and would of loved a bath. Plus room is just not set up as accustomed to. I would not stay here for the simple reason of how I saw the maid service work. I was there most the day and they seem lazy, rude, and almost scary in fact. The one housekeeper used the toilet brush cleaner in the sink so does she use that as well to clean out coffee pots? Have to wonder if they that lazy. Sheets dirty in spots as well. It was no wonder. I slept in desk chair which I knew to be clean.

Positives: The shuttle service!

Negatives: I happen to see how the not friendly housekeepers clean the rooms! Be careful they use toilet brush for everything.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 22 May 2011 rated 3 out of 10.

Despite the friendly service staff, I was disappointed with the room. I wasn't expecting that much for a red lion, but for the price paid I would have expected the room to not have mold and the shower head to be more than 5 feet over the tub. The door had huge gaps all around so it let in lots of noise from the hallway, most noticeably the slamming exterior door.

Positives: Staff at check in was great.

Negatives: Strong mold smell in room. Room door had huge gap..

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 28 Apr 2011 rated 7 out of 10.

Rooms were clean, site was very quiet even though it was close to the airport. Did not take long to get to city destinations.

Positives: Convenient location, while close to airport, and very quiet.

Negatives: Not too much available parking first night.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 15 Apr 2011 rated 8 out of 10.

Great location and very convenient. Affordable and clean. I would stay again.

Positives: Good hotel for a place to rest. Quite comfortable and affordable and adequate.

Negatives: They did not clean my room.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 15 Apr 2011 rated 6 out of 10.

There was no elevator, so<BR/>I don't know what elderly folks would do. Didn't seem kid friendly at all. Not walking distance to anything.

Positives: It was pretty clean and fairly nice. Airport shuttle was on time and the hotel is very close to the airport.

Negatives: No elevator, seemed cheap, not a very good atmosphere.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 24 Mar 2011 rated 8 out of 10.

Nice enough for an airport hotel. A little far from the actual airport.

Positives: The front desk staff was extremely friendly and helpful.

Negatives: It seemed very silly that, because I extended my stay, I had to checkout and check back in.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 19 Dec 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

Very adequate for over night stay to be near Airport.

Positives: Comfortable beds, good coffee.

Negatives: No breakfast bar, difficult to find, no easy on/off to main roads.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 25 Nov 2010 rated 6 out of 10.

Our room was comfortable, and the room was well-maintained by room service staff, and we daily tipped the staff which we feel helped.

Positives: It was conveniently located for our needs.

Negatives: Remote location from central hotel services.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 10 Nov 2010 rated 6 out of 10.

Definitely not more than two and a half stars.

Positives: The room was clean.

Negatives: It had a motel vibe.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 09 Nov 2010 rated 10 out of 10.

The hotel is older, rooms have been remodeled the hallways not so much. The room was great, not much on the amenities. Customer service was very good. We got to change rooms to accomodate our needs without asking. Not soo easy access to hotel.

Positives: The helpful check in guy.

Negatives: No breakfast nor deal for breakfast.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 08 Nov 2010 rated 5 out of 10.

This hotel is close to the airport, which is a plus for airport travelers. However, it comes with significant accompanying noise. The hallways and stairways are not nice. The toilet seat in our room was not attached. We have been very pleased with the rating of the hotels we have bid for on Priceline. This was an exception

Positives: Location was out of major city and avoided rush hour.

Negatives: There were items which needed repair.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 04 Nov 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

This hotel was not really what I liked, but for the awesome price I got on Price line, it was worth it.

Positives: Nice decor.

Negatives: Stained linens and

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 31 Oct 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

I heard that the hotels close to the airport were newer. This was close, actually hard to find for my friend that met me - there is a sign to the hotel without an arrow yet no hotel there, you figure out to turn and keep going and finally, there is it... It is an old two story hotel that I imagine changed names once or twice. It was quiet and the bed was comfortable which is all I really cared about, I was just flying in and out. If that is all you want, it will be fine.

Positives: Good location.

Negatives: Slow shuttle, old design, no elevator.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 04 Oct 2010 rated 3 out of 10.

Business center charges for access. Buildings look like remodeled apartments. Just an overall cheap feel.

Positives: Convenience to airport.

Negatives: Cheap feel and not secure feeling.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 01 Oct 2010 rated 7 out of 10.

The hotel is rated for 3 stars. I think there is room for red lion to improve.

Positives: Close to highway 5.

Negatives: Parking space was occupied by the club goers at night.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 24 Sep 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

This was a great hotel for travelers going through PDX. The location couldn't have been better, it was easy to find, check-in and check-out was fast, the service was great, the beds were comfortable, and the room was clean and spacious. The only downside was my room being located next to the staircase which people were using all night slamming the heavy door.

Positives: Great location to PDX, and super comfortable room.

Negatives: My room was next to the exit stairs so there was a lot of noise.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 18 Sep 2010 rated 10 out of 10.

Big hotel. Easy to find. Lots of parking. Very quiet (even tho there was a pet next door). The channels on the TV were not what we normally find in hotels and motels. Not much selection.

Positives: Convenient location to Portland or airport and our son's home in Portland.

Negatives: I wanted to extend our stay one night and was told at the desk that I would have to go to the internet. Had no computer.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 16 Sep 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

Our stay was fine as we did not spend a lot of time in this hotel. It was good enough for what we needed it for.

Positives: The bed was very comfortable.

Negatives: I was hoping for a continental breakfast.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 12 Sep 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

Hotel was appropriate for a 2.5 star level. It was clean and safe. The room was larger than expected. Location is excellent if you're getting an early flight out of Portland.

Positives: Location.

Negatives: Proximity to the airport resulted in noise early in the morning cuased by planes flying overhead.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 03 Aug 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

Perfect for business travelers rooms were nice and clean just not much to hotel for families.

Positives: Very clean nice rooms.

Negatives: Outside appearance was a not what I expected not bad just not great.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 02 Jul 2010 rated 3 out of 10.

The parking is unsecured. No elevators. Window screens broken and windows were filthy covered in spider webs. No shampoo or courteously items. Only two towels in a room with 2 queen beds, had to ask 3 times for more towels. When I called to make a room request I inquired about parking (free) and breakfast. I was told kids were free and adults were $4.99 with a coupon I would get at check-in.

Positives: It was adequate.

Negatives: Windows were dirty, staff was rude, no shampoo in rooms, breakfast was not included.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 26 May 2010 rated 7 out of 10.

The tub was extremely slippery when wet. My Husband fell while showering.

Positives: Friendly personel.

Negatives: Was difficult to find. Maps did not show proper ways to get to it

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 26 Apr 2010 rated 5 out of 10.

This hotel had only one thing going for it.

Positives: Tired, older property, attempts have been made to upgrade, but there is still a long way to go.

Negatives: Stained carpets, toilet was plugged on arrival, doors chipped and cracked.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 04 Apr 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

The hotel was very nice and comfortable, we had a group of 7 so we had two rooms. We were able to be located near an exit and right beside our friends. I read on the internet that there was a breakfast buffet, which there was not.

Positives: The beds were very comfortable.

Negatives: The only vending machines for drinks or snacks were in the lobby all the way on the other side of the hotel.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 28 Mar 2010 rated 2 out of 10.

Requested two beds after reserving room, got only one bed (and four people). Bathtub lacked a drain plug so baths were not possible, front desk sent us one but it did not fit. Parking was difficult, had to park a great distance from the room. Pool wasn't operational.

Positives: Near airport location.

Negatives: Poor performance.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 13 Mar 2010 rated 9 out of 10.

It was extremely clean! Hotel staff were friendly and helpful. The room and bed were comfortable. I loved that I could control the heat. We didn't get cold. There were food options nearby. There was coffee in the room. Room service(didn't use it but liked that it was an option). Overall a great place to stay. The only downside was no elevators and that the rooms are found in separate buildings. That gave it a dorm room type feel instead of hotel feel. Overall the hotel was great for the price!

Positives: I liked that it was extremely clean.

Negatives: I did not like that it was separated into 4 different buildings with no elevators.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 13 Feb 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

Good value for the price. clean and adequate, thought the room lighting was poor for working in the room in the evening.

Positives: Location and price - good value.

Negatives: Room lighting weak.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 07 Jan 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

Aging facility, but clean and well-run. Staff ranged from attentive and courteous, to great. No negatives.

Positives: The lady bartender at the hotel bar &amp; restaurant served us for dinner extremely well..

Negatives: The tub's stopper and on-off system was not usable or understandable by the average human being.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 01 Dec 2009 rated 4 out of 10.

Clean, attractive lobby. What a difference when we got to the room. Filthy doors, sticky desk surface, beds uncomfortable, pillows and linens were sub-par. Would like to see star level at a 2.

Positives: Convenient location.

Negatives: Small room, poor lighting, filthy doors (exterior/ bath doors) sub-par linens and pillows.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 21 Nov 2009 rated 4 out of 10.

Almost impossible to be closer to PDX airport. The exterior is depressing. The interior decor is dark, drab, and depressing. We stayed out of the hotel room as long as possible to avoid feeling trapped in a bad 70s psycho-drama. The shower was this rooms savior- great water pressure and lots of hot water. Good when you are traveling. Didn't justify the price though.

Positives: The shower was excellent, the lone saving grace.

Negatives: It appeared to be government apartment housing converted into a hotel.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 07 Nov 2009 rated 4 out of 10.

Friendly staff, clean room, the rest of the Motel is kind of run down and needs up-dating. No elevator to the second floor.

Positives: Close to Portland Airport.

Negatives: Looked a bit run down and more like an old motel.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 27 Oct 2009 rated 7 out of 10.

This hotel is fine for one evening as a business traveler, I would not recommend this hotel for newlyweds, romance, etc. Straight up business and a convenient ride to the airport in the morning.

Positives: Very convenient location to airport.

Negatives: The hallways, exterior could use updating.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 13 Oct 2009 rated 4 out of 10.

From the beginning when we called in to request a king bed it was downhill. The front desk clerk was snooty and unfriendly. Our room was dirty when we arrived and we came in late (pre-arranged) and they gave us a room in the back forty. The only good thing was the food and the service at the restaurant. We will not come back here.

Positives: The restaurant and the server there.

Negatives: The room was dirty and very far away from the front desk.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 06 Oct 2009 rated 9 out of 10.

Very conveniently located hotel for travelers who want to stay near the airport. The room was very nicely decorated and very comfortable. We only stayed overnight so didn't have a chance to try out any of the services.

Positives: Very comfortable room.

Negatives: No elevator.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 29 Sep 2009 rated 3 out of 10.

Mold around tub, caulk gone from tile floor, rude personnel at front desk, horrible ceiling patch job, maid left the bedspread laying on the floor after doing room!, trash behind nightstand we found when having to plug in clock, stains on carpet, loose toilet seat, just an overall bad experience this time - definitely needs to be downgraded.

Positives: General location wasn't too bad.

Negatives: Bad hotel.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 28 Sep 2009 rated 6 out of 10.

The staff although friendly enough did not go to any lengths to assist guests. The hotel is in need of cleaning and updating. Although the area seemed safe enough - the doors are not locked to the hallways.

Positives: The rooms were clean and comfortable.

Negatives: The hallways were run down, and were in need of cleaning.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 06 Sep 2009 rated 8 out of 10.

Only stayed one night from 10:00 at night until 9:00 in the morning.

Positives: Nicely decorated

Negatives: A little small. Thought it had a continental breakfast.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 03 Sep 2009 rated 6 out of 10.

It was fine for a couple of days. It would be good if you were flying in or out of the airport. It was pretty clean and the staff was friendly.

Positives: I liked the shower - lots of water pressure. Liked having free internet access in the room.

Negatives: Was not too family friendly, in that there were lots of male patrons.