Element Bend Oregon
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...-element-bend/
1526 NW Wall Street, Bend, Oregon 97703 USA
+1 541-585-7373
Category 4 - 20k, 25k, 30k

Hotel opened in February 2021, I stayed August 2021. Booked this hotel same day at $169 for a getaway from Portland area for a few days mid-week. Upon booking, chatted and received confirmation of an upgrade to a 1 BR suite with a kitchen. Getting to the hotel from the North is a bit odd. Google Maps takes you through a State Office building parking lot, which is odd, but makes sense once you do it as it avoids 2 lights on Wall St. At check in was thanked for being ambassador, offered $10 market credit or points, took the points, and was confirmed for a 4PM checkout the following day. I was in a room on the second floor, a 1 BR suite with kitchen. It was clssic Element, room was clean, bed comfy, and oddly, there was individual toiletries from Pharmacopia. Aircon kept the room at a beautiful 65 degrees, windows in my room did not open, and the blinds weren't the best at keeping morning light out while facing east.

The hotel has (what I think may be a new brand standard?) happy hour receiption Monday - Thursday 5-630. Offerings were 2 local beers, a red and white wine, packaged snack mix, coffee, tea, and a few softdrinks. The gentleman working the table was incredibly friendly, and thanked me for being ambassador after I had said I never saw this in my dozens of Element stays as one. The wine was passable, but by no means fantastic. It was enjoyable to sip on some wine in the beautiful weather in their courtyard with many seating options.

Bend is a odd hotel market. There's really only 2 proper full-service/upscale hotels in the city (both non-chain). But if you look at the Marriott offerings (specifically SHS, and Fairfield [which is right next to the Element]) they each offer a premium from the normal brand standard. The SHS rooms are VERY nicely appointed with dark woods, and higher-end furnishings, same for the Fairfield. The location of the Element can't be beat if you're hanging out downtown. It's a 10 minute walk down Wall Street to get to dozens of restaurants and bars, the river, and multiple other attractions.

I Had dinner at the always great "Blacksmith" - 10 min walk, and enjoyed cocktails at a few other places. Upon returning, I asked for a pet bed to be delivered as I had my pet with me, which they promptly did, my little man loved it (and now have one on order for home). While I had only originally scheduled to stay one night, I was reallying enjoying the getaway. I pulled up the app in the morning, and sadly saw the property was sold out. I called down to the front desk and asked if I could extend another day. The agent called me back in a few minutes and confirmed I could extend, and even stay in the same suite, great hospitality! The only downside that I could find to the property is that there is a little road noise, being right next to US 97. It wasn't much that it bothered me (the opposite in fact), but for those who it might, ask for a room facing away from the highway.

Overall I can't recommend this property enough. It checks all of my boxes from location, upscale, elite recognition, going the extra mile, and good rates.


Eros the Bengal enjoying the Element pet bed.