Conference Location

Portland, Oregon will be host of GOSCON 2006. Portland is Oregon's largest city, and was recently selected as the most livable city in the United States by Forbes magazine and North America's "Best Big City" according to Money magazine.

The Governor Hotel

Meeting Location

The location of the meeting is The Governor Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Portland. The Governor is well known for its elegance and perfectly combines historical ambiance and modern convenience. Built in 1909 The Governor Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a member of Historic Hotels of America.

The Governor Hotel is conveniently located on "The Max" light rail which provides transportation to the Portland International Airport as well as many local venues. The hotel is walking distance to many local attractions including the Pearl District, shopping and business centers, Theaters, Oregon History Center, Portland Performing Arts Center, Rose Garden and Coliseum, and the Portland Art Museum.

Guest Rooms

For your convenience a block of guest rooms has been set aside at The Governor at favorable government rate of $98.00 plus 12.5% lodging tax.

Book your hotel accommodations by calling the hotel directly at 1-800-554-3456, reference
the GOSCON 2006 conference.

The Governor Hotel, Portland Oregon
614 SW 11th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97205
800-554-3456 or 503-224-3400

 

Transportation

The Governor Hotel is ideally located for public transportation, walking distance from shops, clubs and restaurants.

Driving From Portland International Airport - Map

Take Airport Way to I-205 South. Take exit 21B on to I-84 West. Stay on I-84 until the I-5 split. Be in the middle lane at the I-5 split. Go left at the split and stay in the right lane following the sign that says CITY CENTER. Crossing the Morrison Bridge will put you on Washington Street on the other side of the Willamette River. Turn left on 11th Avenue. The Governor Hotel is 1-1/2 blocks south, just past Alder Street. Hotel entrance is on the left side of the street.

Public Transportation From Portland International Airport:

Take MAX Light Rail Red Line train direct from the Airport to the "Galleria, 9th Avenue, downtown" stop. The Governor Hotel is just one block from that stop! For schedule information, please visit www.trimet.org

 

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