What to Expect at the Bluebird

Our guest rooms all have luxury mattress', modern windows and carpeting.  We do not automatically service guest rooms while you are checked-in, however should anything need attention or replenishment just let us know and we will happily take care of it!  Simple yet attentive.....

All of our rooms have private bathrooms, 4 of them are en-suite while 2 of them have bathrooms accessed via the hallway.  All are equipped with towels, shampoo/soap combos, robes and hairdryers.  Water pressure is great and the hot water lasts for as long as you need it ~

All guest rooms have in-room heating controls, all but the Gao Xingjian and the Elliott Smith rooms have window a/c units in the summer.

Minimum age for children to stay is 6 years old.  We love kids but younger ones tend to have a harder time understanding noise level etiquette.  Kids of all ages are of course welcome to visit during the day!

Upon request we can have a twin mattress brought into the Beverly Cleary Room, which is the only room at the Bluebird that can accommodate it (At the Evermore 5 of the rooms can have a twin brought in).  Please arrange with us at least a day ahead of your arrival. It's not a roll-away - we've found these to not be very comfortable, we use an actual mattress and lay it on the floor. It takes up a good amount of floor space so please keep this in mind.

We are open everyday.  However, certain holidays you need to check-in beforehand & check-out afterwards: Fourth of July, Thanksgiving & Christmas Eve/Christmas.  This is known as a stay-thru.

We have a 2 room per party limit... apologies but we do not accept group reservations as we have found that vacation rentals are more suited for them.  We ask, too, that you not try to get around this by booking rooms separately.

Unfortunately due to city code we are unable to host weddings or events here.

Rooms are ready by 3pm, early arrivals are welcome to use our common rooms or drop luggage off, and late arrivals are fine.  Room check-out is by 11am, you are welcome to relax in the social rooms for the afternoon and we can store your luggage for the day. While not guaranteed we are often times able to accommodate early arrivals and late departures.

The Continental Breakfast is ready when you are, no having to work with our schedule!  What is offered: strong coffee, tea, dairy/plant milks, orange juice & hot chocolate, yogurts, hard boiled eggs, locally made bagels & bread with an assortment of spreads; pastries, fruit, muffins, cereals, oatmeal, breakfast bars and nuts.  Our bagels are vegan, and gluten-free options are available, too.  There are a few great cafes in the neighborhood that serve up choice breakfasts, if you are so inclined.

Yes, there is a full kitchen that you are welcome to cook in & prepare meals, as well as storage and a fridge.  We ask that you leave the space clean when you are finished.

Reliable & free high speed wi-fi throughout the property!  A guest phone is available if needed.  Or perhaps crack open a book from the shelves.

Complimentary laundry machines are open 4-10 pm everyday, and an iron/board are available.

Parking is on the street and you can block the guesthouse driveway to check-in & out; afterwards there is free, 24-hour parking either out front or on the side streets. Be prepared to possibly walk a few blocks from your parking spot - neighborhood restaurants are popular attractions.

Due to the historic nature of the Guesthouse all rooms require climbing stairs to get to them - there are no elevators.

We are a 10 - 15 minute drive to downtown, and city bus stop FX2 is one block away.  The Division / Clinton is a lovely neighborhood to walk and bicycle around in - a nationally acclaimed restaurant scene, boutique shops, cafes, friendly people and beautiful gardens.

There is a bus stop 1/4 block from the Guesthouse

Google Maps users: Click here for their public transportation trip planner.

Trimet, the local bus/lightrail authority, has a useful online trip planner: www.trimet.org

We have bicycle parking in our basement via a side door. Portland has a bike share: www.biketownpdx.com or rent one from one of the shops.

No pets / animals and no smoking on the property.  Also we do not have televisions, although with our fast wi-fi you can stream easily on your devices.

Lodging Taxes are 16% + $4 per night, not included in the rates.  The breakdown: 1.5% State of Oregon, 5.5% Multnomah County, 6% City of Portland, 3% Portland Tourism Improvement District.  Rooms are also charged a $4 per night tax, this goes to the City of Portland and is called the 'Portland Affordable Housing Fee'.

• 1–6 Nights: No charges and cancel for free up to 3 days before arrival.

• 7+ Nights: No charges and cancel for free up to 7 days before arrival.

Within these times rooms are charged for the full stay.  Rooms canceled once your card has been charged can have the amount used as a future credit, good for 18 months.