+SpiceWare Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I'm arriving Thursday night so I can help setup the AtariAge booth on Friday. The Double Tree is full on the 3rd and reviews of Red Lion aren't so hot (noisy, no climate control in room, a report of bud bugs in a review from 2 weeks ago, etc) so I'm looking for another place to stay. Any recommendations/warnings for other hotels near the convention center? I don't plan to get a rental car, so walking distance access to the light rail system is a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Weis Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 try the Crown Plaza it's a great hotel and we might even have a block of rooms there! I know we talked about it but I'll double check.. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Weis Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 looks like we don't have a block of rooms at the crown plaza Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Thanks for checking! Hmm - Crown Plaza's $166 a night. I don't mind paying that if the place is nice, but based on this: Reservation requires full prepayment for the entire stay at the time of booking, and is non-refundable. I think I'll pass as while I do plan to go, things do happen and $830 is a lot of money to be out if something prevents me from going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share Posted August 4, 2013 Ok, I'm staying at 2 hotels. First night I'll be at a hotel a few miles from the airport. Rest of the stay will be at the Double Tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 There is a Marriott Courtyard at the convention center. That would be my suggestion, although I've never stayed there, being a resident of Portland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share Posted August 4, 2013 (edited) There is a Marriott Courtyard at the convention center Thanks! That's one of the hotels I checked out online this weekend. I decided to deal with the hassle of changing hotels due to the Double Tree's expo rate of $104 vs $189 at the Courtyard. I'm staying for 5 nights, so the difference really adds up. I debated just staying at the first hotel for the 5 nights, but I don't think I'd enjoy staying that long near the airport. I hope to do a little site seeing on Monday, anything you can recommend? Access via the light rail system is a plus as I don't plan to rent a car. Edited August 4, 2013 by SpiceWare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 The Doubletree is a nice hotel. The building I work at is right next to it. That rate is very good for that hotel. As for sightseeing, I highly recommend a short trip downtown. Powells Bookstore *is* Portland. Lunch at one of the food cart pods is a must. Sit and people watch at Pioneer Courthouse Square -- Portland's living room. Ground Kontrol is a classic arcade if you like that kind of thing. The Oregon Zoo is also on light rail and highly recommended. I can do my best to answer any questions you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Restaurants near your hotel I would recommend: Frank's Noodle House - Asian noodles Burgerville - a good local burger chain McMenamans - a little fancier burger joint Pizza Schmizza or Bellagio's - pizza Newport Seafood Grill - Excellent, but spendy. Chai Yo Thai Pastini - Italian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 Thanks, those look like some good suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y-bot Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Mmmm, Pastini! Maybe I'll go there tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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