Our very own Kennedy School got a cool shout-out today, on TripAdvisor.com. We were named the #1 Quirkiest Hotel in the U.S.!
Whooo-hoooo!
Here are a few of the nice things recent guests had to say in reviews posted on TripAdvisor:
- "We had so much fun roaming the hallways and exploring the premises. The artwork, sculpture, mosaic and old photographs throughout are great." -Tampa, FL
- "The Kennedy School is probably the most unusual accommodations found in Portland. It's located somewhat off the beaten path but it's worth the effort.... The place has a really cool artsy vibe to it -- if you're travelling alone you'll find it a comforting and homey place. You might even meet some cool folks. As a couple this would be a perfect weekend getaway since most everything you need can be found here." -Chicago, IL
- "I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone interested in historic buildings, has small kids, has fond memories of school or likes art (the walls are covered in original, local artists work)." -California
- "All my friends know about this magical place, from me talking about it." -Sarasota, FL
Why not book your own stay at the Kennedy School this summer? And then try Edgefield, and then the Grand Lodge, and then the Old St. Francis School...
Give it up for St. Arnold, the patron saint of brewers! His miracle was a tankard of ale that never ran dry… Put him on the invite list. The Centzon-Totochtin (“Infinite Rabbits”) was an Aztec group that represented the ways humans are affected by intoxication. At the Grand Lodge, the mosaics in the basement hallways were inspired by the work of Spanish artist Antonio Gaudi. McMenamins has a full-time historian on staff. He collects stories, photos, anecdotes and more about McMenamins spots, past and present. What was the very first McMenamins pub, opened by Mike and Brian McMenamin? The Barley Mill on SE Hawthorne in Portland. “Wine is bottled poetry.” -- Robert Louis Stevenson What’s the name of the Kennedy brewery? The Concordia Brewery, named for the surrounding neighborhood. “Wine is bottled poetry.” -- Robert Louis Stevenson How many McMenamins are there in the Seattle area? Three – Mill Creek, Six Arms and Queen Anne. Queen Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VIII, was said to be able to drink any man under the table. You show ‘em, Betsy! Does each McMenamins pub brew beer? Nope – only our brewpubs and breweries do. They supply our other spots. “Give me a woman who truly loves beer and I will conquer the world.” – Kaiser Wilhelm II Which beer is our best-selling ale? Hammerhead, of course. Have a pint or two today! “We borrowed golf from Scotland as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good.” -- Horace Hutchinson
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