KEX Portland

Description

About us
KEX first started in 2011, when a businessman and a set designer met at an abandoned biscuit factory in a strange corner of Reykjavík while scouting a location for an upcoming film. While the movie never got made, the vision for the set remained.The film treatment soon became the outline for a business plan to create a real place to hang out, where travelers and locals could both feel at home. They bought the biscuit factory, and KEX was born. KEX means 'Biscuit' in Icelandic.As more friends, c

Accommodation
Choose one of our private rooms, or if you feel like being a bit more social, check out our shared rooms and make some new friends.

Each of our private rooms are a little different. We offer king and queen rooms, as well as family rooms, with a mix of vintage and modern details. Choose a room with an en suite bathroom or a room with one just down the hall.

Our shared guestrooms provide an affordable option for travelers to stay in either 4 bed, 6 bed, 8 bed or 16 bed rooms. Guests can book

Services and activities
In addition to our main floor restaurant, Dóttir, and our rooftop bar (opening spring 2020), all of our guests can enjoy shared kitchen space to store, cook and prepare their own food. Rooftop access is available for guests all day. All of our common spaces and sleeping rooms have complimentary wi-fi. And last but not least, access to a twelve person guest only sauna - a perfect way to start or end your day.

Sauna is a staple of Nordic life and it’s the perfect way to unwind after a day of ex

Surroundings
KEX is just across the Willamette River from downtown, only a 10 minute walk across the Burnside Bridge. In addition to being close to downtown, the Central Eastside neighborhood where KEX is located is filled with great restaurants, coffee, shopping, and more.

KEX is right in the heart of Portland. The Portland Streetcar runs directly past the hotel every 15-20 minutes. The Max light rail station is walking distance away, and bus lines 6, 20, and 70 run within a block of KEX. In addition, th

Why should you stay with us
KEX is a social Hotel with an amazing location. Wifi access is available for all guests, as well as private storage in each shared room. Our shared kitchen area is available all hours. Guests love spending time in the sauna and also the patio on a nice northwest day.