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About McMenamins Kennedy School Hotel

Welcome to McMenamins Kennedy School Hotel, a one-of-a-kind Portland venue housed in a renovated historic school at 5736 NE 33rd Ave. This multi-use complex blends hotel lodging, a movie theater, multiple bars and restaurants, and private event spaces—perfect for gatherings, corporate functions, film screenings, and celebrations. With on-site lodging and a variety of intimate and large spaces, we’ve got you covered for a seamless, no-fuss planning process.

Here’s what you need to know about seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations while you plan your visit or event. We’ll highlight official social channels and partner hotel options to help you secure comfortable stays and great dining.

Whether you’re staging a private reception in the Gymnasium or hosting a film-night fundraiser in the Kennedy School Theater, the venue’s diverse spaces total more than 10,111 sq ft of private meeting space, with the largest room the 3,400 sq ft Movie Theater. The Kiln-like Boiler Room, Martha Jordan, Mina Parsons, Cypress Room, and outdoor Gymnasium Courtyard provide versatile layouts for seating up to 225 in the Theater, 112 in the Gymnasium, 100 in the Boiler Room, and ~49 in each smaller room, with the Cypress Room accommodating about 25. Transit access via TriMet lines 70 and 72 on NE 33rd Ave and nearby A/B Loop streetcar routes makes arrivals easy. When you’re planning, consider official hotel options and trusted nearby eateries to round out your experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211.
  • Venue type: Historic former school renovated into a hotel, movie theater, multiple bars/restaurants, and private event spaces.
  • Lodging: 57 guestrooms on site (main building plus English Wing).
  • Parking: Limited onsite parking available to Kennedy School guests; free; some spaces reserved for overnight guests; street parking nearby.
  • Seating/chart capacity (private spaces): Kennedy School Theater seats up to 225; Gymnasium seats up to 112; Boiler Room seats up to 100; other rooms (Martha Jordan, Mina Parsons) seat ~49 each; Cypress Room ~25; outdoor Gymnasium Courtyard also available.
  • Largest venue space: Movie Theater at 3,400 sq ft; Overall private-meeting space listed as 10,111 sq ft.
  • Transit: Accessible by TriMet bus lines 70 and 72 near NE 33rd Ave; nearby streetcar routes (A/B Loop) within walking distance.
  • Nearby hotels: On-site Kennedy School Hotel (57 rooms); Jupiter Hotel (800 E Burnside St); KEX Hotel (100 NE MLK Jr Blvd).
  • Notable events hosted: Kennedy School 110th Birthday Bash (Nov 8, 2025); Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree events in Kennedy School Gym and Theater.