Hotel & Transportation – 2024 NBAA Maintenance Conference
Hotels
NBAA has secured discounted group rates for the 2024 NBAA Maintenance Conference at hotels nears the Oregon Convention Center. Additional information will be available soon about other hotels near the Oregon Convention Center with discounted rates for conference attendees.
Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown – Convention Center
This recently renovated hotel is in the buzzing and vibrant downtown Portland and conveniently located near the Oregon Convention Center.
| Address: | 1441 NE 2nd Avenue Portland, OR 97232 |
| Rate: | $199 (plus taxes and fees) |
| Cut-Off Date | March 25, 2024 |
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland
Located in Portland’s Lloyd District, the DoubleTree by Hilton is within a half-mile of the Oregon Convention Center and the Moda Center.
| Address: | 1000 NE Multnomah St Portland, OR 97232 |
| Rate: | Single queen: $185 (plus taxes and fees) Single king or double queen: $205 (plus taxes and fees) |
| Cut-Off Date | April 15, 2024 |
Hyatt Regency Portland
Experience a true taste of the city at Hyatt’s Eastside Portland hotel, located near the Oregon Convention Center and Lloyd Center Mall.
| Address: | 375 NE Holladay Street Portland, OR 97232 |
| Rate: | Single/Double: $229 (plus taxes and fees) |
| Cut-Off Date | April 10, 2024 |
Ground Transportation
Public Transportation
Portland’s TriMet MAX light rail stops 300 times a day at the front door of the Oregon Convention Center, connecting riders to downtown, surrounding neighborhoods, the Oregon Zoo and Portland International Airport (PDX).
Portland’s Streetcar’s Central Loop stops at the MLK Lobby entrance every 15 minutes.
TriMet’s Bus Line No. 6 also stops at the MLK Lobby entrance and provides access to downtown stops and outlying areas.
Navigate Using TriMet’s Trip Planner | Get Around Via Portland Streetcar
Parking
Onsite parking is provided in the Oregon Convention Center’s underground garage.
- A dynamic rate of $12 to $20 will be charged at parking garage entry during events.
- Parking fees must be paid with credit or debit card. OCC is a cashless building.
- The garage generally opens at 6 a.m.
- Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Overnight parking is prohibited.
- Allow ample time for parking. Event schedules and area traffic may impact arrival and departure times.
Enter the garage through the NE Lloyd Boulevard (Parking Level 1) or NE First Avenue (Parking Level 2) entrances. Clearance on Parking Level 1 is 7 feet. Clearance on Parking Level 2 is 9 feet. There are designated motorcycle-only parking spaces in the garage. Motorcycles pay the regular parking rates. The Oregon Convention Center garage does not accommodate RVs, campers, trucks with trailers and similar oversized vehicles.
Driving directions and map | Map of Parking Garages (PDF)
Accessible Parking
Both levels of the Oregon Convention Center parking garage provide accessible spaces within easy access of elevators. There are 10 accessible spaces on Parking Level 1 and 11 accessible spaces on Parking Level 2. Parking Level 2 offers accessible areas with a 9 foot ceiling clearance to accommodate adapted vehicles. Accessible parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The Oregon Convention Center parking garage offers four electric vehicle charging stations, two on each level. Spaces are indicated by brightly lit green murals and are available on a first come, first served basis. Applicable prices apply at all stations. EV charging adapters provide 240V fast charging. Charging stations are part of the Blink Network.
Bicycle Parking
The Oregon Convention Center provides free bike racks on both levels of the parking garage and outside all main building entrances. Bicycle parking is free in all areas. Visit Portland’s Bicycle Trip Planner to help plan your trip.
Street Parking and Additional Area Parking
There are several privately operated parking garages/lots in the area surrounding the convention center. Each location has its own pricing, schedule and availability. NOTE: Some privately owned lots around the Oregon Convention Center promote “convention center parking,” but these are not operated by the Oregon Convention Center. There are 566 metered parking spaces within three blocks of the Oregon Convention Center.
Map of Nearby Parking Lots (PDF)
Drop-Off/Pick-Up Zones
Short term drop-off/pickup zones are available adjacent to the convention center on NE Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Boulevard and on NE Holladay Street.
Car Rental Discounts
NBAA members are offered daily cost savings and weekly rate discounts on rental cars from Enterprise and Hertz. This service includes discounts on domestic as well as international car rental rates. Log in to learn more.
Rideshare
Taxis, Uber and Lyft drivers are easily accessible throughout downtown Portland.
Southwest Airlines Discounts
Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer a special discount on travel to the 2024 Maintenance Conference. Book your flights on SWABIZ.com using Company ID 99157726 to qualify for eligible discounted rates and receive 15% more Rapid Rewards bonus points. Offer valid for travel to Portland International Airport (PDX). Discount valid for travel April 28 to May 4, 2024.
Visa Invitation Letter
If you require an invitation to obtain a visa for travel to the United States to attend this event, you may request an invitation letter during the badge registration process.
Any person who attends an NBAA convention, conference, seminar or other program grants permission to NBAA, its employees and agents (collectively "NBAA") to record his or her visual/audio images, including, but not limited to, photographs, digital images, voices, sound or video recordings, audio clips, or accompanying written descriptions, and, without notifying such person, to use his or her name and such images for any purpose of NBAA, including advertisements for NBAA and its programs.
International Business Aviation Council Ltd.