BWB2012: Hotel & Transportation

Join us in beautiful Portland, Oregon, at the Embassy Suites Downtown hotel!

Located in the heart of downtown, you’ll have just a short walk from the historic hotel to famous sites like Waterfront Park, Pioneer Courthouse Square, and Powell’s Books, not to mention the many local coffee shops, restaurants, and parks the city boasts.

Our discounted room block at the Embassy Suites Downtown is SOLD OUT! Some rooms may still be available there at market prices. Reserve a room at the Embassy Suites Downtown online or call 800-643-7892.

Alternative 1: We arranged an overflow block at our conference rates at the Vintage Plaza Hotel, less than a 6-block walk away from the conference site. While our group rates have expired, they do still have rooms available at market prices (as of 4/09/12). Reserve a room at the Vintage Plaza online (be sure to use Group Code 12200101063) or call 800-243-0555 and mention NatureServe Biodiversity Without Boundaries.

Alternative 2: The University Place Hotel & Conference Center at Portland State University offers affordable rates. The hotel is more than a mile from the conference site, but easily accessible by light rail or bus. Reserve a room at University Place online.

Want to share a room with another conference attendee? Check “yes” in your conference registration form, and we’ll put you in contact with other interested roommates.

Reserve a room—somewhere—today!

Getting There—and Getting Around

The Embassy Suites Downtown is <10 miles from Portland International Airport, an easy ride by light rail, bus, or taxi. (The hotel does not have a shuttle service—that’s how easy the public transportation is!)

The downtown district is extremely walkable (scoring a Walk Score of 96 out of 100!), and the MAX Light Rail and bus services provide convenient access to much of the metropolitan area.

If you do drive, the Embassy Suites Downtown offers self-parking and valet service. Check their website for directions from any direction, and be sure to ask about parking rates and availability when you book your room.

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