Mcmenamins Old St. Francis School, Bend

Mcmenamins Old St. Francis School - A historic Catholic school transformed into a boutique hotel with soaking pools, theater pub, and on-site brewery

Located in downtown Bend's heart, this transformed Catholic school features 60 uniquely decorated guestrooms across three buildings, including the Art House and Ed House. The 3-star Bend hotel incorporates secret hallways, hidden rooms, and a concealed bar. Mcmenamins Old St. Francis School houses a 150-seat theater pub showing recent releases while serving handcrafted ales and pizza. The property includes a saltwater soaking pool surrounded by custom light fixtures and tile mosaics. The on-site brewery produces craft beers in fermentation tanks adorned with mystical creature designs. Multiple dining venues include the Old St Francis Pub serving pub fare and the O'Kanes Pub offering whiskey specialties. Three blocks from the Deschutes River, Mcmenamins provides complimentary WiFi and accommodates pets for a $30 daily fee. Drake Park and downtown shopping destinations lie within walking distance, while Roberts Field airport is 18.5 miles away.

Pros

Secret passages and hidden rooms create an engaging exploration experience

Saltwater soaking pool uses eco-friendly chlorine generation system

Theater offers special headphones for hearing and visually impaired guests

O'Kanes Garage Series features unique limited-edition beer tastings

Cons

Limited onsite parking available on first-come, first-served basis

Roberts Field airport located 18.5 miles from property