McMenamins Kennedy School

Fun movie theater here with couches and food service.

First time we ate outside during the fall, we sat near the windows to the restaurant where the fireplace is. I distinctly smelled the faintest scent of death while no one else in my party did at all. Eerie. I have since eaten there and entertained the thought of staying overnight. Simply havent got around to it though. Food is good fare. Go for breakfast but make sure you make it before the brunch menu hits. A bit more limiting.

We had a great time! We did it all with public transportation.

Great renovation. Server was unusually slow though it wasn’t crowded. Lovely garden.

Love Kennedy school! Thank you for saving this building! Been coming here for years but it’s been a minute. Enjoying an Irish coffee here today. Always consistently good at every property. Bartenders and servers very helpful, friendly and accommodating 🤙🏼

This is the type of location that you stay for the charm and ambiance, which you will get plenty of.

There’s lots to do on and around the property. Unique themed bars leading you to honors or detention, and even the boiler room. We often found ourselves in the Cypress Room as we loved the tropical spin on the beverages in this space.

We had a large family reunion as well and folks enjoyed getting lunch in the courtyard, going for a dip in the pool, or hangout in the Community room (reserved for our guests but typically host community activities).

The property is really cool, being a historic elementary school, but it isn’t the best hotel for the price point. Housekeeping is by request, you won’t find a TV in your room, but there is a theater, and there’s only a central thermostat so we were a bit chilly in our room.

Over all we have always enjoyed coming here for a drink and it was a unique location for our family event. Staff were all super helpful and friendly and clearly very proud of their school.
We found the passport activity to be a fun introduction into the McMenamin world and look forward to visiting more of their locations.

Went for lunch and food was awesome. Outdoor seating was a bit rough. Nice in shade but tables wobbly and weirdly tall for the chairs. Will go back tho.

Had mid week breakfast with lingering over coffee and needed time for an extended conversation with friend. Food tasty, especially fresh fruit. Quiet, respectful service.

Just went for the salt water pool, very beautiful

Cool atmosphere in an old elementary school. Great vibe, adequate food, wonderful drinks.
I got lost looking for a bathroom, wandered by a working library and a hot swimming pool of happy people laughing and jumping around. Very cool grounds for walking and getting lost in.

Was there for the food only. Great cider and great beer choices. Again, food adequate but not the reason to go.

Service: 5

That French Toast 🤤 is a wonderful different take on my all-time favorite breakfast food...
It's definitely a must-have!

Located in a safe neighborhood, on-site parking with other great amenities. Many small bars and nooks to explore. The steak street tacos are fantastic. Enjoyed buttermilk pancakes, definitely go with the short stack, which is two very I'm are pancakes. More than enough.

Service: 4

Can't go wrong with tots and a soak

Service: 4

What a fun experience to stay at this hotel! Great food and service. Beds are comfortable, a quaint room!

Noteworthy details: Great restaurant, movie theatre and outdoor pool.

Service: 4

Every mcmenamins hotel is worth visiting, including this one. Delicious food and drinks, and so many interesting things to look at. This is one of the few locations I've found that has artichoke dip- sooooo good!

Service: 4