This article is about the hotel in Portland. For the Clyde Hotel in Albuquerque, see The Clyde Hotel (Albuquerque).
Clyde Hotel
Designated other1 namePortland Historic Landmark[1]
Designated other1 colorlightgreen
Location1000–1038 SW Harvey Milk Street (former Stark Street)
Portland, Oregon
Coordinates45.522013°N 122.681633°W
LocmapinPortland downtown
Built1912
ArchitectMacNaughton and Raymond
ArchitectureEarly Commercial
AddedJanuary 21, 1994[2]
Refnum93001498

The Clyde Hotel is a historic hotel located in the downtown area of Portland, Oregon, United States that first opened in 1912.[3] It was renamed the Ben Stark Hotel in 1987, then became the Ace Hotel when it joined the Ace Hotel group in 2005.[4] In June 2024 building ownership left the Ace Hotel group to partner with fellow hospitality company Kasa[3] and renamed the hotel The Clyde Hotel Portland by Kasa, restoring the hotel’s original name.[5]

Haunted History

First opening as the Clyde Boarding House in 1912, it largely catered to traveling merchants and tradesmen. The site is known for its historic architecture, largely unchanged since it's initial opening, the original bones of the hotel providing a lasting foundation that tells a deep history. It's basement connects to the infamous Portland tunnels and also boasts a now abandoned spooky speakeasy. Many guests report mysterious noises in the night: footsteps from empty rooms, whispering in the walls, and lights that flicker at odd intervals. Staff onsite have even reported a feeling of being watched in the lonely hours of the night, especially in the basement.

The Clyde Hotel was the site of the filming for Drugstore Cowboy, directed by Gus Van Sant and released in 1989.[6]

While the Hotel was The Ace, it was referenced in a Portlandia sketch making a parody of downtown Portland Hotels, dubbing it "The Deuce" in episode 5 of season 1.

National Register

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Portland Historic Landmarks Commission (July 2010), "Historic Landmarks -- Portland, Oregon" (XLS), retrieved October 31, 2013.
  2. ^ "Oregon National Register List" (PDF). State of Oregon. June 6, 2011. Archived from the original on June 9, 2011. Retrieved December 24, 2011.
  3. ^ "Downtown Portland hotel dons new name in honor of historic building". KOIN.com. 2024-06-12. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
  4. ^ Smith, Kennedy (May 13, 2005). "Portland's new concept hotel to accommodate unconventional travelers". Daily Journal of Commerce. Retrieved December 24, 2011.
  5. ^ "The Clyde Hotel Portland by Kasa | Kasa". kasa.com. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
  6. ^ "Drugstore Cowboy Filming Sites". Clyde Hotel Staff. May 30, 2026.