The Society Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
The Society Hotel is worth booking if you want the lowest price among our Portland picks, clean rooms and a central spot one minute from Lan Su Chinese Garden. If the neighbourhood worries you, note that our Luxury pick cost only about €27 more a night in the reference period and scored 9.0.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Budget pick in Portland, a 3-star in Old Town Chinatown. It suits solo travellers, couples and city walkers who want a clean, well-run base and do not need a long list of facilities.
Family rooms are listed, and so are free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a restaurant and a terrace. Breakfast options listed are gluten-free, American and breakfast to go, though inclusion in your rate is not confirmed.
Skip it if you feel uneasy in areas with a rough edge at night. That is the one clear complaint from guests, and the location score of 7.4 is the weakest figure here.
Location and getting around Old Town Chinatown
The address is 203 Northwest 3rd Avenue. Lan Su Chinese Garden is about 0.1 km away, roughly 1 minute on foot. Broadway Bridge is about 0.8 km, around 10 minutes, and Providence Park is about 1.4 km, around 18 minutes. These are straight-line estimates, so actual routes can run a bit longer.
Guests describe the hotel as central and walkable to trains. The same guests also call the neighbourhood rough. Both things can be true: you are close to a lot, but you may want a taxi back late at night.
What guests say
The score is 8.1 out of 10 from 879 reviews, a large sample. That makes the patterns below fairly reliable.
Staff come up first. Guests describe a friendly, helpful team and a warm welcome. Cleanliness is the second strong point: bedrooms and shared facilities are described as spotless.
The criticism is about the street outside, not the building. Guests note that while the area is central and well connected, it feels rough. Room size and noise have not been assessed, so read recent reviews if you are a light sleeper.
Price and how it compares with our other Portland picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, 10 to 12 November for 2 adults in one room, was €83.42 a night, about €167 in total. The sample median was €124.56, so this hotel came in 33% below it. These are reference prices, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
Here is the honest catch. Our Best Value pick, Silver Cloud Hotel - Portland, scored 9.0 at €108.29 a night. Our Luxury pick, Cambria Hotel Portland - Pearl District, also scored 9.0, as a 5-star, at €110.11. That is a gap of only about €25 to €27 a night for almost a full point more in guest score.
So this hotel makes the most sense when every euro counts, or when the others are full or have risen in price for your dates.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 13 eligible hotels in Portland. After reserving the upscale choice, this one had the lowest eligible reference price. Its review score was the lowest of the 13, but still above 8, which is the kind of trade our Budget slot exists for.
Before you book
Check what room type you are booking and what it includes, since guests mention shared facilities and room details were not assessed. Confirm whether breakfast is in the rate, and read the cancellation terms.
Look at the street on a map if the area concern matters to you. Then compare today's price with Silver Cloud and Cambria. If the gap is still small, one of them may be the better buy.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is The Society Hotel in a safe area?
Guests say the hotel is central and walkable to trains, but some describe the neighbourhood as rough. We have not assessed safety ourselves, so read recent reviews and consider a taxi late at night.
How far is Lan Su Chinese Garden?
About 0.1 km, roughly 1 minute on foot by straight-line estimate. Providence Park is about 18 minutes away.
How much does The Society Hotel cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €83.42 a night. Prices change, so check today's price for your dates.
Is breakfast included?
That is not confirmed. Listed breakfast options are gluten-free, American and breakfast to go, so check your rate.