The Society Hotel is a prime example of a downtown hostel doing it right! Clean, friendly, and always staffed. They called me to let me know I had left some tiny hair clips just as I left - normally I feel that hosts wouldn't bother for something so minor, but they let me decide! This place is an amazing little oasis. I will say, just know what to expect in downtown Portland (aka a wide variety of people and "lifestyles" aka some homeless people). The Society Hotel does an amazing job of securing the hostel from the outside world, while still making you feel free to come and go as you see fit. Will definitely stay again!