Clyde Hotel, historic building in Portland, Oregon, U.S
The Clyde Hotel is an Early Commercial-style building in downtown Portland, Oregon, constructed in 1912 and retaining its original structure throughout the decades. Architects MacNaughton and Raymond designed it with straightforward, simple features that have remained largely unchanged over time.
The building opened in 1912 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994, formally recognizing its historical importance. It went through several ownership and naming changes over the decades, operating under different identities before returning to its original Clyde Hotel name in 2024.
The hotel sits on a street with historical roots in a busy area where shops and older buildings create a sense of place. Visitors can sense how this location has been woven into Portland's identity and reflects the city's development over time.
The hotel is located in a busy downtown area surrounded by shops and other historic buildings, making it easy to explore the neighborhood on foot. Its position in the heart of the city means you can walk to many other points of interest nearby.
The building spent years operating under different names, including Ben Stark Hotel and Ace Hotel Portland, before returning to its original Clyde Hotel name in 2024 after partnering with Kasa. This journey through various identities reveals how historic buildings can change hands and purposes while keeping their original bones intact.
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