Travel and Hotel Information

About Portland Oregon

For those of you who have not yet visited, Portland is a wonderful city! We will have much more information available for you in advance of the meeting, but let me whet your appetite a bit… Portland is the third most populous city in the Pacific Northwest (after Vancouver, BC, and Seattle, WA)with approximately 2 million residents in the metropolitan area. It has been called the "greenest" city in America (Popular Science magazine, February 2008) for its commitment to renewable and sustainable living, as well as the abundant walking and biking trails, light rail infrastructure, and many other eco-friendly designs. Portland International Airport [PDX] has several hundred flights daily on a large range of airline carriers. Upon arrival, it is a quick trip to Portland by taxi or the excellent light rail system that runs regularly from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Portland is known for innovative, world-class cuisine and champions the "FLOSS" food movement (fresh, local, organic, seasonal and sustainable). Portland has a range of diverse neighborhoods with coffee shops, local brewpubs, sidewalk dining, and a vibrant music scene. The City of Roses has many extraordinary parks and gardens, including the International Rose Test Garden, Japanese Garden, Classical Chinese Garden, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Forest Park and Mill Ends Park. If you like to shop, Oregon has a full range of designer boutiques and local markets - all with no sales tax! Bibliophiles must visit Powell's Books - the world’s largest independent bookstore with an incredible selection of rare, out of print, and otherwise hard to find books. Portland is also a city for the arts - there is an astonishing selection of both visual and performing arts; the greatest challenge is picking what venues to go to. The region also has a number of options for extended activities before and/or after the meeting. The Columbia River Gorge provides awe-inspiring vistas and hiking opportunities. The Willamette Valley holds a number of world-class wineries. The Oregon coast is a wild and ruggedly beautiful region with many scenic towns and beaches. Skiers can find snow (usually year round) on Mount Hood.

Hotel Accommodations

The American Psychosomatic Society’s 68th Annual Scientific meeting will take place at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, Portland, Oregon, USA. APS has arranged a special sleeping room rate of $149 Single/ Double rooms. The Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront is best known for our award-winning service, and now, guests of our downtown Portland, Oregon, hotel will love us even more after a recent $8.5 million renovation. Our downtown Portland hotel rooms now include 32-inch LCD TVs, modern bathroom decor, local artwork, and wireless internet. Guests at our hotel will enjoy our indoor pool, whirlpool, on-site fitness center, and nearby golf and spas. Business travelers will appreciate our downtown Portland hotel's 24,000 sq ft of meeting space, spacious work desks, and 24-hour business center. Dining options are provided in Allie's American Grille and Champion's Sports Bar where you can watch the game on any one of 21 TVs and cheer on the Oregon Ducks as they play Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. One of the few hotels in downtown Portland, Oregon, earning the prestigious ENERGY STAR label and is Green Seal Silver Certified for its efforts to protect the environment.

For hotel reservations at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, please click Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront >>.You may reserve rooms at the discounted rate through February 9th (please note this is subject to room availability). Discounted rates will apply to stays at the hotel three days before and after the dates of the meeting (please note this is subject to room availability). If you need to cancel a reservation, please note that a room reservation can be cancelled without penalty up until 4pm the day of arrival. If a guest reserves a room and then does not arrive or cancel the reservation, the penalty is one night's room and tax.

Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
1401 SW Naito Parkway
Portland,Oregon 97201
Phone: (503) 226-7600

Area Airports

• Driving Directions: Take Airport Way East to I-205 South. Then take I-84 West to the City Center (City Center/Oregon City)exit, continue to follow signs to City Center. Cross Morrison Bridge and take Naito Parkway Exit and turn right. Hotel is 1/2 mile on right. //Northbound on I-5: Take City Center/Naito Parkway Exit. Go through 2 stoplights; hotel is directly on right.
• This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
• Alternate transportation: Blue Star (503) 249-1837
  http://www.bluestarbus.com/downtown-express-tickets.php; fee: 14 USD (one way); reservation required
• Subway service, fee: 2.55 USD (one way)
• Estimated taxi fare: 35.00 USD (one way)