Book Horseshoe Inn Motel, a 3.4-star LGBTQ+ friendly motel in Portland near Alberta Arts District. Close to The Grotto, Portland Art Museum & Japanese Garden.
Guests note the motel’s recent renovations and friendly new management, alongside an ongoing transition in the neighborhood atmosphere. The property offers affordable, clean accommodations with a welcoming staff, though some concerns remain about the surrounding area and older room conditions.
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Horseshoe Inn Motel is a modest three-star motel located at 11324 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR, offering a practical option for extended stays and budget-conscious travelers. The property has recently undergone management changes, with ongoing renovations aiming to improve the overall guest experience. While some rooms show signs of age, other guests have noted fresh updates and clean accommodations, highlighting a transition toward better standards.
The motel welcomes a diverse clientele, including those seeking an LGBTQ+ friendly environment. Guests appreciate the welcoming and accommodating management, who are praised for their hospitality and efforts to create a family-like atmosphere. Reviews reflect a mix of experiences, with some guests mentioning occasional noise from other visitors, while others describe a quieter, more stable environment than in the past.
Positioned near the vibrant Alberta Arts District, the location provides convenient access to eclectic shops, eateries, and cultural spots such as the Alberta Rose Theatre. Within a short drive, visitors can explore popular attractions like The Grotto, Portland Art Museum, and Portland Japanese Garden, all known for their distinctive offerings and calming environments.
Portland International Airport is approximately 12 minutes away by car, making the motel an accessible choice for travelers arriving by air. Although the surrounding neighborhood has a mixed reputation, guests who stay mindful of their surroundings find the motel to be an affordable base for their Portland visit.
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Great place and great area much has changed since new management took over! Def worth checking in
Great motel if your looking to get high and buy a hooker! Not in a great neighborhood but if you stay to yourself you shouldn't have a problem. Rooms are old and need a refurbished. Not a motel for kids. But the management is very nice. It's more affordable to buy the room for 5 or 7 days, the rate goes to $57 or $55 a night.
Very nice place to stay!the motel is fully newly renovated highly recommend
The owners of this hotel made it a truly terrific stay. Not only were they beyond hospitable but they treat you like family. They recently took over this hotel and are renovating it and turning it around and I think it's turning into a delightful and affordable place to stay! Thank you Shiv!!!!!!
The customers [people] that live here are running this motel way better than anybody {Manger}the owner hired. Its the best I've seen the motel look and quieter! ALSO no B.S. going on... It use to be so off the hook ppl were smoking drugs rite out in the open parking lot, sitting in there car and/or rite infront of ppls doors getting HIGH! YUK LOOKED VERY TRASHY BUT NOT SO MUCH ANYMORE KOODOS TO MAKING THIS A LIL BETTER
The family that lives here is amazing, they are super friendly and accommodating. The rooms are nice, everything was clean and worked. The only real downside was that the other guests they have there are a little loud but that’s out of their control. I would stay here again. 10/10 recommended.
I love the new management. I love it here. Everyone should stay here. It's awesome!
So far my stay has been great! Really nice family just took over a month ago, they were very kind and helpful. Rates were good, bed was comfy. Rooms were clean! Couldn’t complain. I enjoyed talking with them and would definitely stay again! I was looking for cheap and convenient without it being gross and found it
Trendy area with Alberta Arts District’s edgy shops & eateries, plus the Alberta Rose Theatre.
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