St. Johns Inn and Event Venue — Attraction in Portland

Oh, my. This was a very special place to stay, and one we'll be talking about for years. One evening during our visit we made the pleasant walk through the pretty local streets to the St John's Pub & Theatre to watch a film in the historic Lewis & Clark Exposition hall. The next evening we ate a takeaway pizza and drank a glass of red wine in the spacious riverside garden available to guests at the St John's Inn, watching the sunset and then the lights of downtown Portland start sparkling into the darkness. Our room was huge with wonderful views, spotlessly clean, and beautifully furnished with attention to detail. Ornate door hooks, a pretty bathroom rug, a little basket of carefully chosen sweet treats, all small details which make a big impact. In the kitchen provided for guests was a range of coffees, including decaf, and organic milk in the fridge. Teas on offer included mint tea and English Breakfast, plus a kettle for the perfect cuppa! (We ate breakfast pastries which we'd bought from the nearby Safeway store in St John's). One day we went into Portland so we could visit the Historical Society's museum, and we parked at the nearest Smart car park to the museum. The charges were very reasonable, and there were plenty of parking spaces. Portland's traffic can get slow at big junctions, but it was surprisingly quick and easy to get between Downtown Portland and St John's Inn. The owner was very nice and welcoming, and has created a truly exceptional establishment that you cannot...

My mom and I were traveling around Portland for her birthday and needed a last minute accommodations for the evening. We were having a very difficult time finding a place on short notice but we’re fortunate enough to find St.Johns Inn and get put in touch with the owner, Tim. Tim was able to honor our VERY last minute accommodations and was so kind and welcoming when we arrived. We were able to check in immediately to the penthouse suite and get settled in after a long day of travel. The space itself exceeded our expectations - photos really can’t do justice! We spent a considerable amount of time taking in the views from the many windows, as well as admiring the many thoughtful decor details through the space. This space had all the modern conveniences one would hope for, while also still making you feel like you’d been transported to a different time. Our only “complaint” would be that we couldn’t reserve the room for additional nights as they were understandably booked up for the weekend - this was of course our own fault for not planning ahead! We would have been thrilled to spend the remainder of my moms birthday trip in Tim’s wonderful inn. As a Portland local, I will definitely be back with friends and loved ones and would give this review ten stars if I could. What a local gem this place is! Thank you again for a stay that my mom and I will remember for...

The St. Johns Inn is easily my favorite place to stay in all of Portland, and it will be yours too! A 10/10 experience in a classic, eclectic, beautiful home on the bank of the Willamette River with stunning views of downtown Portland, mount hood, and many of Portland's famous bridges.

The BNB host, Tim is a delight! he is responsive and helpful and ensures a pleasant stay! The rooms and bathrooms were clean and comfortable, and the house is within walking distance to many lovely shops, cafes, and pubs in the adorable town of St Johns.

I spent many mornings 10 minutes across the bridge running or hiking in a forest park and exploring downtown Portland (10-15 minutes away). But it was lovely to retreat to my warm, cozy quarters at St Johns Inn and enjoy the peace and serenity after a busy day of exploring.

Thank you for the memorable stay and...