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The Hotel Zags Portland
515 SW Clay St, Portland, OR 97201
Lowest upcoming
$84
1 Nov 2026
Highest upcoming
$215
4 Dec 2026
Median nightly
$106
across 365 upcoming days
Cheapest week
31 Oct to 6 Nov
8% below annual median
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Cheapest week ahead: 31 Oct–6 Nov 2026
at $98/night
(8% below median)
Review
Condé Nast Readers' Choice 2023
Character and identity
The Hotel Zags is a 174-room downtown Portland property, formerly the Hotel Modera, that leans into the city's hip, design-minded streak. Rooms run warmly furnished and unfussy, and the public spaces include a restaurant, a game room, and a courtyard that anchors the social heart of the building. The register is casual and Pacific Northwest rather than buttoned-up: this is a city hotel for people who want a stylish base in central Portland, not a grand dame experience or a resort-style cocoon.
Who's it for
Best for:
Design-literate urban travellers, weekending couples, and solo visitors who want to be on foot in downtown Portland with a hip, characterful base. Also a smart pick for groups who'll use the courtyard and game room as a hangout, and for guests who value personality and neighbourhood access over formal luxury.
Should look elsewhere:
Travellers expecting full luxury-tier service, a destination spa, or expansive on-site dining will find the offering leaner than at a flagship five-star. Families needing kids' programming and anyone wanting resort seclusion should book differently.
Bottom line
What defines a stay here is the mood: a downtown Portland hotel with genuine design character and a sociable courtyard, rather than a service-heavy luxury product. Book it if you want personality and walkable access to the city, and time a visit for shoulder-season rates when downtown is quieter. Pay up for a larger room category if courtyard noise concerns you.
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515 SW Clay St, Portland, OR 97201
Oregon, United States · 45.5137° N, 122.6808° W
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