Hotel Grand Stark
Central Eastside Industrial District, Portland
Hotel in Portland, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Hotel Grand Stark is worth booking for a design-led Portland stay on the Eastside, especially if the trip is built around restaurants, bars, coffee, and neighborhoods rather than downtown sightseeing. It is a stronger fit than Jupiter Hotel Portland for a calmer stay, while The Hoxton, Portland or Hotel Rose make more sense for a central base.
About Hotel Grand Stark
Hotel Grand Stark is a Portland hotel with a casual dress code and a confirmed place in the MICHELIN Guide hotel selection for 2025.
That makes the safest read direct: consider Hotel Grand Stark when you want a Portland stay with a clearly confirmed MICHELIN Guide hotel-selection marker.
Choose it for a Portland hotel listing
The strongest confirmed distinction is recognition in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide hotel selection. That is useful for travelers who prefer a vetted hotel option, but it should not be read as proof of any particular amenity package, dining program, room format, or service style.
The dress code is casual.
Where it fits against Portland alternatives
Hotel Grand Stark can be considered alongside other Portland hotel options such as Jupiter Hotel Portland, Jupiter NEXT, The Hoxton, Portland, The Society Hotel - Portland, and Hotel Rose - A Staypineapple Hotel.
Hotel Grand Stark's confirmed points are its Portland setting, casual dress code, and 2025 MICHELIN Guide hotel-selection recognition.
For travelers who value that recognition, Hotel Grand Stark is a reasonable hotel to shortlist.
Planning details
- Location
- 509 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214
- Website
- hotelgrandstark.com
- Phone
- (503) 231-0101
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Hotel Grand Stark presents as a neighbourhood-minded Portland bolthole that reads as an extension of the Central Eastside rather than an imposed object. The property sits comfortably within an industrial-to-residential stretch of SE Grand (wide arterials, low brick buildings and a mix of roasters and fabrication shops) so the tone is quietly rooted and intentionally calibrated to the local texture. Its MICHELIN Selected designation underlines a measured quality and defined character without grandiosity; the result feels approachable and composed, a hotel that leans into the area's brick-and-beam history while offering a polished, quietly confident hospitality experience.
Best For
This is a stay for people who want to sleep inside the city’s most interesting dining neighborhood rather than commute to it. Hotel Grand Stark places guests within walking or short-ride distance of independent restaurants, natural wine bars and bottle shops in the Central Eastside, making it a strong choice for food-focused couples, weekenders and travelers seeking a boutique, locally embedded alternative to downtown large-format hotels. The property suits visitors who value neighbourhood texture, walkability and local access.
Venue details
Ambiance
Light-filled spaces with original hardwood floors, art gallery-inspired central lobby, and vintage furniture creating a chic, understated atmosphere that blends historic character with contemporary comfort.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Amenities
Accessibility
About the Stay
- Rooms
- 57
- Check-in
- 15:00
- Check-out
- 11:00
- Property Type
- Boutique hotel
- Property Style
- Contemporary Classic with Pacific Northwest Sensibility, Unpretentious Yet Quietly Luxe Boutique Hotel Honoring Diy and Creative Movements.
- Design Style
- Modernized Throwback Blending Historic Architectural Details with Curated Vintage Furniture, Local Art, and Contemporary Amenities in a Wes Anderson Esque Aesthetic.
- Pets
- Allowed
- Families
- Welcome
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 509 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to look if this does not fit
Cross-shop Jupiter NEXT if the Eastside location is right but a more contemporary lifestyle-hotel feel is appealing. Pick The Hoxton, Portland instead if the priority is a central Portland base with a familiar hospitality format.
Hotel context
How Hotel Grand Stark compares in Portland
Hotel Grand Stark is the stronger pick over Jupiter Hotel Portland if the goal is a calmer Eastside stay with more design polish and less of a social-hotel feel. Jupiter NEXT is the closer match: choose Jupiter NEXT for a more contemporary lifestyle-hotel mood, and choose Hotel Grand Stark when a slightly more restrained atmosphere sounds better.
For downtown access, The Hoxton, Portland and Hotel Rose - A Staypineapple Hotel are easier choices. The Hoxton works better for travelers who want a familiar lifestyle brand and a central base; Hotel Rose is the practical downtown alternative when convenience matters more than Eastside character.
The Society Hotel - Portland is the value-minded cross-shop, especially for travelers prioritizing price and location over a more polished room experience. Hotel Grand Stark is the better call when atmosphere and the Eastside address are the reason for the trip.
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Compare Hotel Grand Stark
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Grand Stark | Portland | 2025 Michelin Selected Hotels |
| Jupiter Hotel Portland | Portland | No published awards |
| Jupiter NEXT | Portland | No published awards |
| Hotel Rose - A Staypineapple Hotel | Portland | No published awards |
| The Society Hotel - Portland | Portland | No published awards |
| The Hoxton, Portland | Portland | 2025 Michelin 1 Key2024 Michelin 1 Key |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hotel Grand Stark good for business travel?
It may work for a Portland business stay if its confirmed booking details fit your trip. Hotel Grand Stark has a casual dress code and 2025 MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected recognition.
When is the best time to book Hotel Grand Stark?
Book when the hotel's confirmed rate, room type, and policies fit your plans. Hotel Grand Stark has 2025 MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected recognition.
How does Hotel Grand Stark compare to nearby hotels?
It can be compared with Portland options such as Jupiter Hotel Portland, Jupiter NEXT, The Hoxton, Portland, Hotel Rose - A Staypineapple Hotel, and The Society Hotel - Portland.
