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McMenamins Elk Temple

3.5 star property
Hotel in Tacoma with bars/lounges and 24-hour front desk

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McMenamins Elk Temple anchors Downtown Tacoma with five characterful bars and a must-visit restaurant. Guests enjoy WiFi in rooms or coffee and tea in the lobby. The knowledgeable staff readily assists visitors with local recommendations.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$299
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

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Standard Room, Sea View (King Annex)

Standard Room, Sea View (King Annex)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
In-room safe
Wardrobe
Located in an annex building
Iron/ironing board
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room (King Atrium)

Standard Room (King Atrium)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Wardrobe
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402

What's nearby

  • 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 - 2.3 km
  • Tacoma Dome - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Emerald Queen Casino - 6 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Theater District Station - 3 min walk
  • Union Station - 20 min walk
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McMenamins Elks Temple - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rock The Dock Pub & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Forum - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Matador - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McMenamins Elks Temple Main Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

McMenamins Elk Temple

Hotel near Tacoma Dome
McMenamins Elk Temple provides amenities, such as 5 bars and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in reception and a front desk safe
  • Tour/ticket information, a lift and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at McMenamins Elk Temple feature perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 12 to 16 for adults and USD 4 to 8 for children
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 1.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 16 for adults and USD 4 to 8 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

McMenamins Elk Temple Hotel
McMenamins Elk Temple Tacoma
McMenamins Elk Temple Hotel Tacoma

Frequently asked questions

Is McMenamins Elk Temple pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at McMenamins Elk Temple?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at McMenamins Elk Temple on 16 Nov 2025 start from NZ$299.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at McMenamins Elk Temple?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at McMenamins Elk Temple?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at McMenamins Elk Temple?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is McMenamins Elk Temple located?

Located in Downtown Tacoma, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Pantages Theater and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Tacoma Dome. Broadway Center for the Performing Arts and Children's Museum of Tacoma are also within 10 minutes. Theater District Station is only a 3-minute walk and Commerce Street Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

McMenamins Elk Temple Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 327 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Amenities
The old history..and all the fun bars!!...but the rooms are way too small
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time exploring the building, reading the history and seeing all the cool decor, paintings/murals etc. Good food and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JeNeal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience. I hope to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, easy to book and a cute place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unique ambience is really fun. There is so much to see and explore.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stayhighly recommend

We had a great overnight stay. Just one night while I picked my truck up from the port. My wife met me there and since she was not on the reservation they would not let her check in without me. I was on a plane and unavailable so she had to wait for me. Little hands maid tale if you ask me. When I did get there the nice gentleman who checked me in had upgraded us to a balcony room and we had a great stay. Not our first mcminimums property stay and we had great food and drinks. Staff was great and room was fun. Comfy bed. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Elizabeth was awesome and bartender at tiki bar was the best!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, awesome vintage building and decor, lots to check out on property including 5 bars. Nice area to explore in the day time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

McMenimans Rock!

What an amazing hotel! Built in 1916 as an elks temple. Paintings and chandeliers and several gorgeous bars. Rooms small, but very clean and comfortable. Only complaint: rooms on 6th floor are interior and do not have windows to the outside.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool design and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Magical Hotel Experience

This was a wonderful place to celebrate our first wedding anniversary! Between the amazing food and atmosphere, and the comfort and high level of care, I couldn’t have imagined us staying anywhere else. The history and mystique of the Elks Temple was interesting and it’s just a fun place to explore. I would absolutely recommend staying here if you’re ever in Tacoma.
View of exterior
Painting in our room
View of the bed with artistic headboard
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
McMenamins is enchanting!! it's lovely and just a walks distance from a lovely downtown area with cool vintage shops. However, as with many downtowns there are some evidence of homelessness and a couple abandoned buildings that lack proper up keep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was disgusting there’s stains on the carpets and curtains and the tv is basically one sneeze away from flying off the wall. Super expensive for the quality of a motel 6.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I’ve been to McMenamen’s many times, but this is the first time staying at the hotel. I love the atmosphere, food and of course my personal favorite is their cocktails. The room itself was fun and eclectic which my teen loved.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

We lived in Tacoma for many years, and watched this lovely old building slowly deteriorate. After 10 years away, we were delighted to see that the McMenamin Brothers have brought it back to life. It is simply beautiful with unique features. Our room was lovely. We did not eat there, so can’t comment on the food.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Noemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elks Temple like other McMenamin properties is a unique building with clever spaces even a secret bar we couldn’t find the first time. The lighting is dark and moody inside. The restaurants are staffed very well. Parking is street only and free parking is limited. The area around is urban and walkable for dining. The view of the bay is top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so hopeful for a great stay. The bed was very uncomfortable and the foot was way higher than the head of the bed. Small gnats in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our fav getaway place

We love staying here. We live a mile away from Elks but sometimes we just want a stay over date night and this is where we go! This time we booked an annex room but won't again. We prefer the cozy Atrium room where it's more quiet. Either way we have a blast exploring and enjoying dinner, drinks and a show. What more could you ask for! Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Even the fireplace is a fav spot to relax. We just love it!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff overall are rude…..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023