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O'Reilly Open Source Software Convention 2003 Home Registration Speakers Keynotes Tutorials Sessions At-a-Glance BOFs Community Meetings -- Events Community Software Exhibitors Sponsors Hotel/Travel Venue Map See & Do Press Mail List then put your text -- Hotel and Travel Information Hotel Info | Directions | Room Sharing | Restaurants | Travel Assistance | Rental Cars | Airline Tickets Event Headquarters Hotel Portland Marriott Downtown 1401 SW Naito Parkway Portland, OR 97201 Phone: 503-226-7600 Fax: 503-221-1789 Nestled in a beautiful riverside location with picturesque views of the Willamette River, the Portland Marriott Downtown will serve as the headquarters hotel for the 5th annual O?Reilly Open Source Convention. With the convenience of a downtown location, the Portland Marriott also provides access to numerous downtown amenities, including the MAX Light Rail and an eclectic blend of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. -- Open Source Convention Room Rate Discounted Room Rate: $129.00 (This rate is for single, double, triple or quad occupancy. Looking for a roommate? ) The cutoff date to make your room reservations is Friday, June 13, 2003 . In order to receive the discounted room rate, you must identify yourself as attending the "O'Reilly Open Source Convention." Reservations received after the cutoff date of June 13, 2003 will be honored on a space-available basis at the prevailing rate of the hotel. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state & local taxes (currently 11.5%) in effect at time of check-in. Make your hotel reservations online: Portland Marriott Downtown Choose the red "Reserve a Room" button that appears at the top of the page. Enter Group Code: OAAOAAA (using the letter "o") to receive the O'Reilly discounted room rate. Choose your arrival and departure dates, and continue through the reservation system. An email confirmation will be sent to you confirming your hotel reservation at the Portland Marriott Downtown for the O'Reilly Open Source Convention. Make your hotel reservations by phone. Call: 1-800-228-9290 or call the hotel directly at (503) 226-7600. Alternative Hotels If you've waited to make your hotel reservations and find the headquarters hotel Sold Out, try these walking-distance alternatives. Residence Inn by Marriott 2115 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Phone: 503-552-9500 Four Points by Sheraton 50 S.W. Morrison, Portland, OR Phone: 503-221-0711 Days Inn City Center 1414 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR Phone: 503-221-1611 Doubletree Hotel Portland Downtown 310 SW Lincoln, Portland, OR Phone: 503-221-0450 Getting There Portland International Airport (PDX) The Portland Int'l Airport serves approximately 120 domestic and international cities by 17 commercial airlines. Arrival/Departure Information Direction To/From PDX Gate Locations at PDX Location of Car Rental Offices at PDX Ground Transportation Services at PDX 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 $15 per person. For airport pickup going to the Portland Marriott Downtown, you must make a reservation ahead of time by calling: (503) 740-0403. Driving Directions Visit the Marriott web site for customized driving directions from your unique starting point to the Portland Marriott Downtown. Click here for specific driving direction to the Hotel from the Portland International Airport. 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. Room Sharing If you are looking to save money on your housing costs, you may wish to room-share. We have set up a room-share mailing list to facilitate finding a suitable roommate. Please visit the Room Sharing page to submit your information and be added to the mailing list. The list will be updated and broadcast weekly. Restaurants within Walking Distance Visit the OSCON Restaurants page for a detailed listing of local restaurants within walking distance from the Portland Marriott Downtown. Travel Assistance The official O'Reilly conference travel planner offers one-stop shopping for your air travel and other travel needs in connection with your attendance at the O'Reilly Open Source Convention. Vivian V. 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