MAX Light Rail
For cheap & convenient transportation from the Portland International Airport (PDX) to Downtown Portland, hop aboard the Airport MAX light rail "Red Line". Service runs every 15 minutes. If you are staying at the convention headquarters hotel - Portland Marriott Downtown - you will want to exit the rail at the "Morrison downtown" stop. The Marriott is only a 6 - 8 minute walk South from the Morrison train stop. The fare for this ride is less than $2.00.

Airport Shuttle Services
The Portland Marriott Downtown provides an airport shuttle service. Cost is $12 per person (for one way travel). For airport pickup going to the Portland Marriott Downtown, you must make a reservation at least 24 hours in advance of your desired pick-up time, by calling: (503) 887-2666.

Driving Directions
Visit the Marriott web site for customized driving directions to the Portland Marriott Downtown from your unique starting point.

• From the North (Seattle)
  Stay on I-5 South. Take the OMSI/Oregon City exit (#300B), remain in the right lane. Exit onto the Morrison Bridge, remain in the right lane. Take the ramp to Front Avenue (Naito Parkway) which makes a sharp loop to the right, going back under the bridge. Head south on Front Avenue (Naito Parkway), the hotel is located 8 blocks on the right.



• From the South (Salem)
  Remain on I-5 North and as you approach closer to Portland remain in the extreme left lane. Take the Front Avenue (Naito Parkway) exit (#1a) which approaches rapidly. When you get to the stop light, cross Front Avenue (Naito Parkway) onto Clay Street. Remain on Clay and make a right on 2nd Avenue. Make a right on Columbia Street and follow it down to Front Avenue (Naito Parkway). The hotel's driveway is the second entrance on your right.



• From the East (Portland Airport)
  Follow the signs to I-205 South/Salem. Take the exit I-84 West to Portland. Remain in the left lane and follow the signs to OMSI/City Center. On the overpass, switch to the right lane and take the City Center exit that goes onto the Morrison Bridge. On the bridge, remain in the right lane and take the Front Avenue (Naito Parkway) exit, which makes a sharp loop to the right, going back under the bridge. Head south on Front Avenue (Naito Parkway), the hotel is located 8 blocks on the right.



• From the West (Oregon Coast)
  From Highway 26/Sunset Highway, take the Market Street exit (just through the tunnel). This will take you to 4th Avenue. Follow 4th Avenue to Columbia Street. Make a right on Columbia and follow it to Front Avenue (Naito Parkway). Make a right on Front Avenue (Naito Parkway) and the hotel's driveway is the second entrance on the right.

Parking

• Valet Parking
  • Hotel Guest: $21.00 per night
  • Visitor: $5.00 per hour (not to exceed $21.00 per day)


• Self Parking
  The Portland Marriott Downtown does not offer a self-parking service, however, there are several self-parking garages located adjacent to or within close walking distance to the hotel.
  
  
  • 1st Street (between Clay & Columbia)
    (located directly behind the Hotel)
    Self-parking Garage. $12.50 per day. No security is available in this parking garage.
  
  
  
  • Jefferson Street (between 1st & 2nd)
    (located 2 blocks away from Hotel)
    Self-parking Garage. $3.00/Hour (not to exceed $12.00/Day). No security is available in this parking garage.

Please Note: Parking fees are approximate and completely subject to change without notice.

Restaurants within Walking Distance
Visit the OSCON Restaurants page for a detailed listing of local restaurants within walking distance from the Portland Marriott Downtown.

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