Lodging for Symposium?

[David Somers]

It appears that all the lodging suggested for the Portland Symposium is booked solid.

Are there some other suggestions for lodging in the area? I'll keep hunting myself, but if the folks organizing this have some other suggestions for nearby lodging that is still availiable it would save lots of people time and phone calls.

Thanks!

Dave

 

[Mark Wollschlager]

Have you tried Travelocity for hotels in the area?
I just looked and there were 4 hotels in the convention center area that probably have rooms.

Mark.

 

[David Somers]

Thanks Mark,

Just got off from Travelocity when I saw your note.

From what I can see there are Three hotels near the convention center still with vacancy.

The Jupiter Hotel
Holiday Inn Portland Downtown
Shilo Inn Portland Rose Garden.

Travelocity rates ranged from $114 for the Jupiter and the Shilo, and $128 for the Holiday Inn.

I got a rate of $104 from the Jupiter when I phoned them directly.

All 3 should be within walking distance from the Convention Center. I wasn't going to bother with a car for this part of the trip. Portland has good public transit if I need it.

Hope this helps those who have not booked yet!

Dave

 

[Steve Worcester]

bring some coffee!

 

[David Somers]

Will do Steve! I'll have a bunch for the volunteer and staff room as well! A friend with a farm is going to roast up a bunch of Kona coffee for me shortly before I fly over! See you then!

 

[Desert Pete]

The Portland Max Line -- light rail system -- runs right by the Convention Center -- http://www.trimet.org/schedules/maps/maxsystem.htm.

You can get within a few max line stops either West or East and still be at the Convention Center within minutes.

 

[Jim Keenan]

Dave,
If you are flying out of Kona. Stop by the house and I'll drive you to the airport. You can leave your car at my place and save the parking fees. I'll pick you up when you return.
Come a little early and I serve you a cup of my own home-grown Kona and a pound package to take along.

Will do Steve! I'll have a bunch for the volunteer and staff room as well! A friend with a farm is going to roast up a bunch of Kona coffee for me shortly before I fly over! See you then!

 

[David Somers]

Dave,
If you are flying out of Kona. Stop by the house and I'll drive you to the airport. You can leave your car at my place and save the parking fees. I'll pick you up when you return.
Come a little early and I serve you a cup of my own home-grown Kona and a pound package to take along.

Jim,

I got a good flight out of Hilo. But thanks for the great offer! Norm and I expect to be working in Kona the week of the 11th though, both up by Kawaihae (Pu'ukohola Heiau) and sourth of you at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau. I think we have rooms at the King Kamehameha. I'll give you a holler that week. Maybe we can get you out for some dinner after we are done for the day!

I'll contact you by email or phone so we aren't tying up the forum with personal details. If you get me a chance, email me your phone number please. I think I have it, but just to be safe!!!!!!!

Dave