In Downtown Tacoma, McMenamins Elk Temple brings a lively atmosphere with 5 bars and a restaurant to explore. Connect to WiFi in your room or grab coffee and tea in the lobby, while top-notch staff is always ready to help.
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Museum of Glass - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Tacoma Dome - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
Emerald Queen Casino - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 30 min drive
Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field) - 34 min drive
Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 41 min drive
Tacoma Station - 4 min drive
Tacoma Dome Station - 6 min drive
Union Station - 20 min walk
Theater District Station - 3 min walk
Commerce Street Station - 8 min walk
Convention Center Station - 13 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min walk
Tacoma Comedy Club - 6 min walk
Red Star Taco Bar - 3 min walk
Hob-Nob Restaurant & Lounge - 7 min walk
Dorky's Arcade - 5 min walk
About this property
McMenamins Elk Temple
McMenamins Elk Temple puts you just a 5-minute drive from Tacoma Dome and Emerald Queen Casino. You can relax with a drink at one of the 5 bars/lounges, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Theater District Station is 3 minutes and Commerce Street Station is 8 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
44 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–noon on weekends
5 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Coffee/tea in a common area
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
More
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 1.0 per stay
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 12 to 16 for adults, and USD 4 to 8 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per day
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Also known as
McMenamins Elk Temple Hotel
McMenamins Elk Temple Tacoma
McMenamins Elk Temple Hotel Tacoma
Frequently asked questions
Does McMenamins Elk Temple offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, McMenamins Elk Temple does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at McMenamins Elk Temple?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at McMenamins Elk Temple?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at McMenamins Elk Temple.
What are the check-in and check-out times at McMenamins Elk Temple?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at McMenamins Elk Temple?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Emerald Queen Casino (4-min drive) and BJ's Bingo (6-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at McMenamins Elk Temple and nearby?
McMenamins Elk Temple has 5 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near McMenamins Elk Temple?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around McMenamins Elk Temple like?
McMenamins Elk Temple is a short 3-minute walk from Theater District Station and 4 minutes' walk from Pantages Theater.
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McMenamins Elk Temple Reviews
Reviews
9.4
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
The property offers a variety of great dining options, including multiple restaurants, bars, and a secret speakeasy. (8 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 25, 2025
Great place - will stay here again!
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 22, 2025
Amazing property, really enjoyed our stay!
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 3, 2025
The old history..and all the fun bars!!...but the rooms are way too small
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 11, 2025
Great stay!
Ken
Ken, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 6, 2025
What an amazing place! You can walk around and just look at things for hours! Great service, lots of different kinds of food options and amazing drinks! Very very cool place!!!
Renee
Renee, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 16, 2025
Fun property! Easy to park out front. Super fun to root around for cute spaces. Tacoma was surprisingly beautiful!
Tia
Tia, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 22, 2025
Funky place in Tacoma with an amazing assortments of drinking establishments and food options. Definitely recommend a visit if you're in Tacoma!
Jon
Jon, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 4, 2025
We only stayed one night because we were in town for a concert, so we didn’t utilize all the amenities this place has to offer. The food at the ground floor bar/restaurant was good but service was slow - friendly staff though.
I would return to stay if I ever visit Tacoma again and would like to check out all the bars!
Anne-Gigi
Anne-Gigi, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 27, 2025
We enjoyed our stay loved exploring the different locations within McMenamins! Bright colorful amazing art to explore! Cutest little gift shop! Friendly staff! Close to some really cute shops! Just exploring the different floors and finding the hidden bar was an experience in itself! We will definitely be back!
JeNeal
JeNeal, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 3, 2025
Handy to eat in the hotel.
Erin
Erin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 23, 2025
The area around it is ok. The stair gates are a real pain for dragging suitcases up and down. Room was small but comfortable. Building interior and exterior are lovely. Super nice to sit outside the Spanish bar. Nice to have food on site. Parking is a pain from 3-6.
Kari
Kari, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Dec 23, 2024
Enjoyed my stay.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 24, 2025
Each room and floor was unique. The fireplace area is a vibe. The bars on each floor are just amazing and the staff and security goes out of their way to make sure you're comfortable. The elevator was out when we checked in and was repaired by the following morning. You really need to stay and try a package or stay when there is a show. And wander in your bathrobe. That's my favorite part!
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 5, 2025
We loved the Tiki bar in the basement. There’s lots and lots of stairs. No place to park. We parked in a lot below the hotel. Climbed lots of stairs to get to the hotel. It has beautiful decorations. Great food. Getting to your hotel room requires stairs. The hallways seem claustrophobic. If climbing stairs and enclosed spaces don’t bother you it’s a fun hotel. There was a secret bar on our floor. Opened the door it was a narrow room full of people with no windows. It would be really fun there to go there for Halloween. If narrow spaces with no windows bother you then this place is probably not it. Maybe go there for the good food and leave.
Shelley
Shelley, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 28, 2025
The originality that was maintained and all of the history that peppered throughout, the themes. So fun
DEREK
DEREK, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 10, 2025
Really great customer service
Ray
Ray, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 20, 2025
So much fun all in one place!! We saw a concert, had dinner, very comfort accommodations, and adventure exploring the site. We will definately be back!!
wendy
wendy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 18, 2024
Cool hangout, nice people & good food!
Ashli
Ashli, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 1, 2025
Amazing experience. I hope to come back!
Katharine
Katharine, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 1, 2024
Great stay
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 5, 2024
Fun and nice place to stay. Staff were great!
Lonnie
Lonnie, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jun 25, 2025
They have no parking and we had to park on the street and our car was broken into and our cruise-luggage was stolen. We had to cancel our cruise and have the car repaired.
The main reason that we did not bring in our cruise-luggage was that we were on a floor that did not have an elevator and we had to haul our overnight stuff up and down stairs.
NEVER STAY HERE.
Kathy
Kathy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 19, 2024
The unique ambience is really fun. There is so much to see and explore.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 13, 2025
Fantastic spot!
What a gem. Nice and helpful front desk (thank you Ellie!). Funky yet classy decor throughout. Great quiet rooms. Multiple differing restaurants and pubs and fun atmosphere makes this a must visit for anyone going to the really cool city of Tacoma!
SCOTT
SCOTT, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 30, 2025
Love the glass art, the light fixtures, and most of all the staff. Very helpful and friendly.