Jupiter Hotel

12/31/2007 Posted by jaja999

Take all the negitive reviews seriously. This place use to be the most sleezy motel ever then someone got the bright idea to throw some cheap IKEA decor down and call it a "hip" place to stay. What a joke. I've lived in Portland my whole life and everyone knows there is no way you can make that part of Burnside hip. Don't get me wrong, there are many sketchy places all around Portland. However, this hotel along with the Doug Fir is the slum of all slums. And no I'm not a ritzy ritz person. I live off of Hawthorne and do appreciate Portland and all it has to offer but trust me Jupiter has nothing to offer. The Doug Fir cracks me up too. It's so funny that people have to try so hard to be cool. That's what you find when you go there. Alot of people with issues trying to compensate by "trying to be cool." I guess if you are 21 then that's what you do. I'll stick to my local favorites and you guys can have Jupiter and the Doug Fir. Try not to stumble over dirty needles that you often see in that area (or what use to be the parking lot of Jupiter)

11/11/2007 Posted by dragonflytat

It is November. And it's cold outside. My friends and I paid 110$ for what looked like a totally hip room while visiting from out of town. Next time we'll stay somewhere else. As soon as we turned the lights off we noticed that blue light was coming in from all around the air conditioner, along with frigid outside air. Then we heard what sounded like water dripping into our room. So we got up, found water dripping in from the wall by the window. So we moved all our cameras, phones and computer cords away... and tried to call the front desk. They have no answering service, the phone is just set to "busy" all night. I know cause I tried to call a few times. I expected to miss some sleep since it's a party-scene sort of place... But I really thought we would have a dry, warm place to hang out. Since we paid 110$ for one night. Apparently, not so much. After a night of partying out on the town in Portland (where you can smoke in bars), one might like to shower in the morning. Yes? I know I would! Especially when I'm cold from all that outside air blowing in all night... Oh, but sadly, the hotel does not supply even warm water.... Tepid would be a generous adjective to describe the water temperature; in this case. Staff at the frond desk was very friendly; both checking in, while I was complaining and while checking out. The attached restaurant is very cool, the drinks were good. Breakfast in the morning was also good, coffee was decent quality. Sadly the room failed at those basic reasons you might want to rent a room... Warmth, hot showers, and staying dry.

11/02/2007 Posted by sidneybliss

This place was somethin' else. I can definitely see how it might not be for everyone, but I for one loved it. Upon checking in the front desk staff appeared to be playing a game of patty-cake while sipping mugs of hot cocoa. They were super nice, incredibly helpful, seemed comfortable enough to casually swear, which I always appreciate, and they didn't at all seem put-off or incovenienced by having their game of patty-cake interupted. They even asked if I wanted to play! After a quick game of patty-cake, we checked into our room which was simple but fun. We had issues with parking which they were very quick to rectify and even gave us a voucher for free drinks from the conjoining bar. The place seemed to be in a constant state of partying. It was a bit loud at times but since we were primarily there to party ourselves the noise never bothered us too much and everyone was in generally high spirits. There were a few small quirks with the room, but again the awesome staff was quick to fix them. Our phone didn't work and the guy from the front desk replaced it right away, grabbing another phone from an empty room that he claimed was haunted and didn't like renting out to people anyways. The bar was great, the food terrific and the breakfast perfect for nursing our ungodly throbbing hangovers. I wouldn't recommend taking any children or mothers-in-law here on the weekends, but if you're looking for a good time you'll find it here- if you don't mind the occasional burnt-out light bulb or TV remote without batteries.

Pros: Fun, great bar, good staff, unique.

Cons: Sometimes loud, rooms need a little TLC

09/23/2007 Posted by redtulipgirl

The Jup' is not the place to go if you want a cheap, clean room and a good night's sleep. The list of "inns" that'll fill that bill are endless (quality, sleep, comfort... they'd all serve you better). You can get rooms at the Jupiter for a decent price, as long as you don't book through the Jupiter's website or by calling them. Expedia, Hotwire, Travelocity all have better rates. As for a clean room? Cleanliness doesn't seem to be a focus, or even a goal for this hotel. There was an effort to design the rooms in a minimal, IKEA vibe - although the tacky shower curtains ruin the effect. And some rooms are much better than others in term of style. The smallest rooms = least design. And no hotel should have shag pillows!!! There is little to no hot water regardless of what time you shower. If you're staying on a weeknight you'll notice the noise level does drop to reasonable levels by about 11 - assuming no music at the Doug Fir. The weekends? loud and wild. Which is the exact and only reason you should go to the Jupiter. This hotel is where you go to be naughty. To relive your youth or fool around. To live that "rock n' roll lifestyle you used to have (or wish you had). To have the kind of passionate night you used to have with your significant other - before you started worrying about car payments, 401Ks and college tuitions. The hotel has a Spartacus Leather satellite store on site people. It has never had a "family-oriented" vibe. So I say make a night of it. Start out at the Doug Fir and when they finally throw you out, wander (or stagger) to your room. Ask for a noon check out - they've always been great about that. Wander (or stagger) back to the Doug Fir for a yummy breakfast. Then go back to your real lives.

Pros: Great restaurant/bar on site, fun vibe

Cons: little parking, no hot water, rooms small, not clean

08/10/2007 Posted by dhalia

Wow this Hotel Rocked!! As we where looking for a place to sleep at about 11:00pm on a monday night comeing back from a trip to pick up my childhood friend from cali. We saw a bright blue light down the street as we got closer The Jupiter hotel sighn glowed in my eye's. I was so shocked to see a little place that took me back to places I had seen when I was a kid in california. The place looked so cool like I was transformed back in time to the 60's. The customer servis was way nice they looked like very hip kids with a retro punk fair!!! that made me feel like I was a punk again in the 80's. Our room had a nice ikea clean but yet retro mix of 50's 60's and 70's look to it. we had fancy water for $3.00 a poetry book for $25.00 some colored chalk that at first I did not know what was for until I steped outside and saw that our door was a chalk board. Being that I am an artist I thought this was way flippin cool. The staff let us get the late night discount a little early and we had a great time at the resturant and lounge great food nice drinks very very trendy. I had a blast and will stay there again real soon.

Pros: Good food, Nice Rooms, Cool Ambience, Very Retro

Cons: If you don't like punks stay away.

07/10/2007 Posted by futureofdigital

Ok, I am a real person and if you want to have a good time that rocks I highly recommend the JUPITER. This place isn't for everyone, and wouldn't suggest you go to stay if your lame and don't appreciate a good time. Not really a good spot for those who plan on going to bed like its a school night. Oh, and to all those who bashed on the Jupiter about all the small things "get a grip on your life!!" I spent hours on the phone trying to track down a place for me and my girl to kick back and just get away for a night and celebrate our annif. The front desk staff was very helpful and happy to help me out. This place rocks and will be coming back for sure... Joshua

06/16/2007 Posted by rockettohell

On our recent visit, we had NO HOT WATER for 4 days, even after being moved to 3 different rooms and being assured someone was in the process of fixing the request repeatedly. Also, our AIR CONDITIONER did not ork in 2 of the 3 rooms we were moved to. The walls were paper thin, and the beds uncomfortable. The only compensation offered by managementy was a gift certificate which we would obviously never use! While the Staff was very friendly, the accomodations were very dissapointing and the website misguiding. Not reccomended and not worth the money.

Pros: nice staff - cool restraunt

Cons: nothing here works.

04/10/2007 Posted by bats

Okay, the Jupiter is a piece of sh**. The place is a dump with an Ikea veneer. The room was damp and musty. I am talkin' moldy-panty-musty. You can hear everything above and around you. While it appeared clean it was not. Even the toilet paper holder was messed up. If I'm going to spend time on the potty I expect that everything functions properly. Call me high maintenance, and I am, but it aint that hard to use a level and put in a couple of screws. Chipped paint, nasty linoleum, and carpet that appeared to see more a** than the toilet seat. This place was not only in need of another renovation, it was in need of a health inspection. Oh, and the bed was horribly uncomfortable. Stay far, far away.

Pros: I like the chair in my room.

Cons: If only there was time to list them.

04/10/2007 Posted by moonbehr

Don't do it! The style is as thin as the walls. Our non-smoking room had a public ashtray bolted right at the door! The shower curtain had an inch of pink mold all along its base. The sleek IKEA toilet paper holder was screwed into the wall at an angle preventing the paper from staying put. The beige linolium on the bathroom floor is original to the building and shows it's long, sad history. Peeling paint in the shower. Piped-in music was blaring from the speakers right outside our door. $7 parking- if you can beat the public to them. They're not reserved for guests. Attention to detail lacking on every front. Disappointing.

Pros: You won't get wet when it rains.

Cons: Where does one begin?!

03/06/2007 Posted by iratepirate

This place is for rock and rollers that know how to have a good time on their own instead of the people (and websites) dictating a good time for them. If you come expecting bad service and a negative experience you are not going to have the chance to really enjoy what this hotel has to offer. I have stayed at this place NUMEROUS TIMES and the front desk is nothing but helpful. People looking for a helpful review should call the front desk and talk to the "rude front desk staff"...I think you will be pleasantly suprised. If you need to stay at the Hilton, or even the Shilo...I'm begging you to do so. Everybody else, grab a drink at the Doug Fir and kick your heels up @ the Jups. I'll be at the fire pit sipping on a bloody mary. ~K

Pros: great staff, they updated the rooms!! fun vibe

Cons: parking isnt garunteed, limited room service.