Hotel and Travel
CONFERENCE LOCATION
Oregon Convention Center (OCC)
777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR Â 97232
(503) 235-7575 or (800) 791-2250
Closest MAX light rail stop is “Convention Center”
See Maps and Directions and Parking Information
Welcome Desk
The OCC Welcome Desk will be open November 9th-11th from 8am-5pm.  They provide information about local attractions, restaurants, MAX light rail, bus schedules, and more.
Internet Access
There will be free WiFi during the conference in public spaces, meeting rooms and exhibit halls. A Cyber Center of laptops will also be available in exhibit Hall C during the conference for complimentary use.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
We expect another sold-out conference, so book your hotel early!
The reservation deadline is OCTOBER 17, 2011.
See the Map of Hotel Locations.
Doubletree Hotel Portland – SOLD OUT
1000 NE Multnomah Street, Portland, OR 97232
(503) 281-6111
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Phone Reservations: (800) 996-0510 and mention code “WTC”
Room Rates: $144/night for single or double
Rates are quotes exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (currently 12.5%) or applicable service, or hotel specific fees in effect at the hotel at the time of the conference.
Check in time is 3:00 pm, check out time is 12:00 pm
Internet is complimentary in guest rooms
Fitness center is complimentary for overnight guests
Parking is complimentary for overnight guests and $5/day for visitors
Distance from Oregon Convention Center is 4 blocks
Closest MAX light rail stop is “Lloyd Center”
Hotel Monaco Portland – ROOMS AVAILABLE
506 SW Washington Street, Portland, OR 97204
503-222-0001
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Phone Reservations: (800) 711-2971 and mention “Grace Hopper Celebration for Women in Computing Conference”
Room rate $149/night for single, or $160/night for double
Rates are quotes exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (currently 12.5%) or applicable service, or hotel specific fees in effect at the hotel at the time of the conference.
Check in time is 3:00pm and check out time is 12:00pm
Internet is complimentary throughout hotel
Discounted valet parking rate of $20 per vehicle per overnight
Hotel Monaco Portland is located 2 blocks from the Max Light Rail stop on 5th and Morrison
The Paramount Hotel -ROOMS AVAILABLE
808 SW Taylor Street, Portland OR Â 97232
503.223.9900
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Phone Reservations: (800) 663-1144 and mention “Grace Hopper Celebration”
Room Rate: $139/night for single/double
Check in time is 4:00pm, check out time is 12:00pm
Internet is complimentary throughout hotel
Valet parking available $29 overnight, with in/out privileges
The hotel is one block from the MAX light rail station and the Hilton Hotel
Closes MAX light rail stop is 10th & Galleria
Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Lloyd Center - ROOMS AVAILABLE
1710 NE Multnomah Street, Portland, OR 97232
Phone Reservations only: (800) 331-3131 and mention “Grace Hopper Conference”
Room Rate: $125/night for single/double, $175/night for triple or quad
Rates are quotes exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (currently 12.5%) or applicable service, or hotel specific fees in effect at the hotel at the time of the conference.
Internet is complimentary in guest rooms
Check in time is 3:00 pm, check out time is 12:00 pm
Hilton Portland & Executive Tower – SOLD OUT
921 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204
(503) 226-1611
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Phone Reservations: (800) 445-8667 and mention “Grace Hopper Conference”
Room Rate: $129/night for single or double
Rates are quotes exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (currently 12.5%) or applicable service, or hotel specific fees in effect at the hotel at the time of the conference.
Check in time is 3:00 pm, check out time is 12:00 pm
Internet is complimentary in guest rooms
Valet parking is $27.00 per day, self parking is $20.00 per day.
The hotel is one block from the MAX light rail station. You will need to take the light rail through 6 stops (10 minutes) to get to the Oregon Convention Center.
Closest MAX light rail stop is “Pioneer Square”
Embassy Suites Hotel Portland Downtown - ROOMS AVAILABLE
319 SW Pine Street, Portland, OR 97204
(503) 279-9000
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Phone Reservations:Â (800) 643-7892 or (503) 279-9000 and mention “Grace Hopper Conference”
Room Rate: $149/night for single or double
Rates are quotes exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (currently 12.5%) or applicable service, or hotel specific fees in effect at the hotel at the time of the conference.
Check in time is 3:00 pm, check out time is 12:00 pm
Internet is complimentary in guest rooms
Valet parking on weekdays or weekends is $7/hour, $28 max per day
Self parking is available directly across the street with the entrance on SW 4th Avenue. Weekday rates are $6/hour, $18 max per day or $9.25 Early Bird parking with entrance before 10:30am, not valid for overnight parking. Weekend rates are- $3/hour, $7 max from 6:00am to 8:00pm or $3/hour, $18 max per day after 8:00pm.
The hotel is two blocks from the MAX light rail station. You will need to take the light rail through 4 stops (6 minutes) to get to the Oregon Convention Center.
Closest MAX light rail stop is “Oak/SW 1st”
The Crowne Plaza Portland – Downtown/Convention Center – SOLD OUT
1441 NE Second Avenue, Portland, OR 97232
(888) 233-9527
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Phone Reservations:Â (503) 233-2401 or (888) 233-9527 and mention “Grace Hopper Conference”
Room Rate: $129/night for single or double
Rates are quotes exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (currently 12.5%) or applicable service, or hotel specific fees in effect at the hotel at the time of the conference.
Check in time is 3:00 pm, check out time is 12:00 pm
Internet is complimentary in guest rooms
Parking is complimentary for overnight guests
Distance from Oregon Convention Center is 4 blocks
Closest MAX light rail stop is “Convention Center”
Courtyard Marriott Portland Downtown/Lloyd Center -Â SOLD OUT
435 NE Wasco St., Portland, OR 97232
(503) 234-3200 or (800) 321-2211
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Phone Reservations:Â (503) 234-3200 or (800) 321-2211 and mention code GHCGHCB
Room Rate: $144/night for single or double
Rates are quotes exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (currently 12.5%) or applicable service, or hotel specific fees in effect at the hotel at the time of the conference.
Check in time is 3:00 pm, check out time is 12:00 pm
Internet is complimentary in guest rooms
Overnight and Day self-parking with in-and-out privileges for overnight guests is $8.50 per day based on limited availability.
Distance from Oregon Convention Center is 3 blocks
Closest MAX light rail stop is “Convention Center”
Red Lion Hotel Portland – Reserved for GHC Scholarship Recipients only
1021 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232
(503) 235-2100 or (800) 733-5466
Check in time is 3:00 pm, check out time is 12:00 pm
Internet is complimentary in guest rooms
Overnight parking is available at the discounted rate of $12.00
Distance from Oregon Convention Center is 1 block across the street
Closest MAX light rail stop is “Convention Center”
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Air Travel
The nearest airport is Portland International Airport (PDX). The airport is about 12 miles from the Oregon Convention Center and downtown Portland.
See the Airport Map
Ground Transportation
MAX Light Rail
The MAX light rail Red Line is the easiest and most affordable way to travel to and from the PDX airport.
- The trip to/from downtown Portland takes about 38 minutes and requires an “All-Zone” fare, currently $2.35.
- The first train of the day arrives at PDX at 4:44 a.m. on weekdays and 4:45 a.m. on weekends. The last train departs PDX at 11:49 p.m., daily.
- The MAX station and ticket machines are located near baggage claim on the lower level.
- To travel to the Convention Center, take the Red Line to the Convention Center Stop.
- See the hotel section above for the closest Light Rail Stop to your hotel
See the complete MAX Rail Schedule
Taxi
The taxi pick-up area is located near Baggage Claim. The average taxi fare from the airport to downtown is approximately $35 before gratuity. Radio Cab offers coupons on their website.  From the airport to the convention center takes 20-30 minutes.
Shuttle
For a shuttle to your hotel, contact Blue Star Transportation at (503) 249-1837 or (800) 247-2272.
- The shuttles depart the airport every half hour at the top and bottom of the hour from 7:30am to 12:30am. No reservations are required. Busses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Located outside of Baggage Claim, down the walkway to the left at Island #2, then find the “Scheduled Buses and Vans” pick up area.
- Regular price is $14 one way or $24 round trip. Mention GRACE HOPPER to receive a discounted rate of $11 one way, or $22 round trip during November 6th-13th.
Limousine
Limousine service must be booked in advance. There are no on-call limousines at the airport.  The average rate from the airport to the Oregon Convention Center or Downtown Portland is $40-$50 before gratuity.
Pacific Cascade Towncar – (888) TOW-NCAR or (503) 234-2400
Lucky Limo & Towncar Service – (503) 254-0010 or (844) 844-0010
See the complete ground transportation page
Wheelchair Rentals
The OCC recommends these two companies if you need to rent a wheelchair for the conference:
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
INTERNATIONAL ROSE TEST GARDEN
Portland is home to the oldest official continuously operated public rose test gardens in the United States. Each year hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world enjoy the sights and scents of the gardens. One of the most popular of Portland’s Parks & Recreation locations, the garden’s spectacular views and more than 8,000 roses make it one of Portland’s most notable signature landmarks. Located in Washington Park.
Hours: Daily 7:30am – 9:00pm
Admission: Free
400 S.W. Kingston Avenue
(503) 823-3636
A year-round wonder, the Lan Su Chinese Garden is an authentically built Ming Dynasty style garden. Covered walkways, bridges, open colonnades, pavilions and a richly planted landscape frame Zither Lake, creating views that are never twice the same. This urban oasis of tranquil beauty and harmony, built by Suzhou artisans, will inspire and engage all who visit.
Hours: April – October, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; November – March, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Admission: Adults – $8.50, seniors (62+) – $7.50, students (ages 6-18 and college students with ID) – $6.50, children 5 and younger – free.
Northwest Third Avenue and Everett Street
(503) 228-8131
OREGON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY (OMSI)
One of the nation’s leading science museums, OMSI is 219,000 square feet of brain-powered fun! Five enormous halls bring science to life with hundreds of interactive exhibits and displays. You can experience an earthquake, take part in live lab demonstrations, see a movie in the OMNIMAX Dome Theater, explore the universe in a world-class planetarium and even tour a real submarine. Located on the east bank of the Willamette River.
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Admission: Adults: $11, youth (3-13): $9, seniors (63+): $9, children 2 and younger – free. Parking: $2/car.
1945 S.E. Water Avenue
(503) 797-4000
Trek through the tropics amid the sounds of birds, monkeys and other creatures. You’re not in West Africa; you’re in Portland at the zoo’s African Rain Forest exhibit. After you’ve survived the steamy tropics, dry off in the savanna, where giraffes, rhinos and hippos graze. From the crest of the Cascade Mountains to the coastal waters of Peru, travel around the world in an afternoon. The zoo is located in Washington Park, five minutes from downtown on Highway 26 West, or about 10 minutes via MAX light rail (Blue or Red line, Washington Park stop).
Hours: Open seven days a week, year-round. May-September, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; September-May: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Zoo grounds stay open one hour after last entry time. A limited selection of animals are on exhibit at 8 a.m.
Admission: Adults (12-64): $10.50, seniors (65+): $9, youth (3-11): $7.50, children 2 and younger – free. Parking is available, $2/car. Visitors presenting proof of MAX ridership receive $1.50 off tickets purchased at the gate.
4001 S.W. Canyon Road
(503) 226-1561
Located in the heart of downtown Portland, Pioneer Courthouse Square is affectionately known as the city’s “living room.” Â The square is also one of Portland’s leading outdoor venues, hosting 300 events each year, from large-scale concerts to cultural festivals. Starting in 2010, the Portland Farmers Market will operate in the Square every Monday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., June-October.
Hours: Open 5 a.m.-midnight daily, year-round.
Admission: Free
Bordered by Southwest Sixth Avenue, Broadway, and Yamhill and Morrison streets.
Nestled high in the West Hills of Portland, Pittock Mansion soars 1,000 feet above the city’s skyline. A century old symbol of Portland’s dramatic transformation from a small lumber town to a bustling city, it’s an architectural wonder. With picture perfect views of rivers, forests, bridges and mountaintops — and 23 storied rooms teeming with treasures — no other place in town offers a more breathtaking view and more revealing glimpse of Portland’s past.
Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, February-June and September-December; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily in July and August. Closed major holidays and all of January.
Admission: Adults – $8, seniors (65+) – $7, youth (6-18): $5, children 5 and younger free.
3229 N.W. Pittock Drive
(503) 823-3623
Find out why the oldest museum in the Northwest, the Portland Art Museum, is internationally renowned for exciting art experiences. The Museum’s campus includes an outdoor sculpture court and historical interiors. Tour the world and travel through history in magnificent permanent collection galleries, six stories of modern art and special exhibitions. Each Sunday features activities for families.
Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday-Friday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday: noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays.
Admission: Adults – $12, seniors (55+) – $9, students (18+, with ID) – $9, children 17 and under – free. Admission is free on the fourth Friday of every month from 5-8 p.m.
1219 S.W. Park Avenue
(503) 226-2811
Nestled in the scenic west hills of Portland, above Washington Park, the Japanese Garden is a haven of tranquil beauty which has been proclaimed one the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan. Encompassing 5.5 acres and five separate garden styles, the Garden includes an authentic Japanese Tea House, meandering streams, intimate walkways, and an unsurpassed view of Mt. Hood.
Hours: April – September, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (except Monday: noon-7 p.m.); October – March, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (except Monday: noon-4 p.m.)
Admission: Adult: $9.50, seniors (62+): $7.75, youth (6-17): $6.75, college students (with ID): $7.75, children 5 and younger: free.
611 S.W. Kingston Avenue
(503) 223-1321
Enjoy a distinctive Portland experience at the nation’s largest weekly open-air arts and crafts market. Stroll down row upon row of unique arts and crafts created by the people who sell them. Listen to live local music and enjoy a plethora of exotic foods in our international food pavilion. Make a $25 purchase and receive a free TriMet ticket or a two-hour parking validation at any Smart Park garage.
Hours: Open rain or shine March through Dec. 24. Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Admission: free
Located in Waterfont Park (Naito Parkway at Southwest Ankeny Street), at the Skidmore Fountain MAX station.
(503) 222-6072
From humble storefront beginnings in 1971, Powell’s has grown into a Portland landmark and one of the world’s great bookstores. Covering an entire city block, Powell’s City of Books contains more than 1.5 million books in 3,500 different sections.  Grab a map to the nine color-coded rooms and lose yourself in the largest used and new bookstore on Earth.
Hours: Open 9 a.m.-11 p.m., 365 days a year.
Admission: Free
1005 W. Burnside Street
(503) 228-4651