Hotel and Travel

Hotel & Travel

Book Your Room in the ASPET Hotel Block

Conference Hotel
Hilton Portland Downtown | 921 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland OR 97204
The Duniway Portland, a Hilton Hotel | 545 SW Taylor Street, Portland OR 97204

$164 per night plus tax, exclusively for ASPET meeting attendees

The Hilton Portland Downtown is the host hotel for the ASPET 2025 Annual Meeting. You must book your room through ASPET's registration website to receive the ASPET discounted rates. You cannot receive the ASPET discounted rates if you book through the hotel directly. Space is limited and additional hotels will be added once the Hiltons are sold out. Shuttles will not be provided between overflow hotels. ASPET will aim to book overflow hotels that are walkable to the Hilton.

The majority of meetings and events will take place at the Hilton Portland Downtown. A few small meetings will take place at the adjacent Duniway hotel. 

If you need to arrive earlier or stay later than is available to book on our website, please contact our housing company through our registration form to inquire about additional availability.

See housing policies, including terms and timelines for cancellations and changes. Rooms are subject to availability and may sell out prior to the booking deadline. Book the hotel when you register. Registration opens in early October.

Tuesday, March 11, 5:00 pm EDT | ASPET Discounted Hotel Booking Deadline

About the Hilton Portland Downtown
Situated in the heart of the city’s vibrant downtown, Hilton Portland Downtown is only nine miles from the airport and steps to Pioneer Courthouse Square where guests can catch public transportation, putting all of Portland within easy reach. The hotel encourages guests to skip the line and choose their own room with Digital Key, plug into one of the several extra outlets and enjoy an upgraded Wi-Fi experience in the comfort of their rooms. In-room Wi-Fi is complimentary for ASPET guests. The Hilton offers 65-inch HD televisions, in-room coffee and tea, a fitness center and pet-friendly rooms (additional fee). The hotel lobby includes a grab-and-go market for coffees and snacks, as well as a restaurant featuring locally sourced American gastropub cuisine with a selection of ever-changing microbrews on tap, bold wines from the region and delicious cocktails.

About The Duniway Portland, a Hilton Hotel
The Duniway is located across the street from the Hilton Portland Downtown (300 feet door-to-door) and is operated by the same company allowing for shared amenities. The hotel is nine miles from the airport and steps to Pioneer Courthouse Square where guests can catch public transportation, putting all of Portland within easy reach. The Duniway offers 65-inch HD televisions, in-room Vittoria Coffee expresso machines, digital keys, a fitness center, an indoor pool and pet-friendly rooms (additional fee). In-room Wi-Fi is complimentary for ASPET guests. The hotel lobby includes a morning coffee bar and an evening lounge with classic cocktails, finely curated wines and local brew, as well as a trendy restaurant for breakfast and dinner.

Travel by Air

The Portland International Airport (PDX) has consistently been on the top 10 list of the best airports by Travel + Leisure readers. PDX is served by more than 15 international and domestic airlines. Explore the list of more than 60 destinations with non-stop flights to Portland (PDX non-stop flights).

PDX is located nine miles from the ASPET hotel, which is about 15-20 minutes by car. Taxis, Uber and Lyft service the airport. Rates vary depending on traffic and time of day but are estimated in the range of $35-$55 each way. The hotels do not offer shuttle service.

Portland’s user-friendly TriMet MAX Light Rail can take you from the airport to Pioneer Square North, which is two blocks from the Hiltons. At the airport, look for signs on the lower level outside of the south baggage claim area and take the MAX Red Line towards City Center/Beaverton.  Light rail runs every 15 minutes or less for the approximately 45-minute ride downtown. Tickets are less than $3.00 per trip.

 

 

ASPET Airline Discount Programs

ASPET has arranged for the following airline discount programs for travel to the annual meeting. Each guest must pay their own travel costs. By using the below travel discount programs, you agree that ASPET is not in any way liable, financial or otherwise, for the flights booked. Each airline’s published terms and conditions apply.

Southwest Airlines

  • ASPET preferred carrier
  • 3% discount on Business Select and Anytime fares, 1% discount on Wanna Get Away fares
  • Bonus 25% Rapid Reward points
  • Travel window is March 31 to April 9, 2025 to/from PDX
  • Book via SWABIZ at the ASPET Southwest Discount Link

Alaska Airlines

  • 7% discount on eligible fares
  • Travel from Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico and Central America not included in discounts
  • Travel on the dates of April 4, 5, or 6 are excluded from the discount due to spring break blackout dates
  • Travel window is March 31 to April 10 to/from PDX
  • Contact ASPET for discount booking code at meeting@aspet.org
  • Book at https://www.alaskaair.com/

Delta Air Lines

  • Discount on eligible fares into PDX
  • Travel window is March 28 to April 13, 2025
  • Book at the ASPET Delta Discount Link
  • Meeting Event Code: NM44D
  • Or, call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM44D. Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via the reservation 800 number.

United Airlines

  • 2-8% discount on eligible fares into PDX. Basic Economy fares are not eligible.
  • Travel window is March 30 to April 11, 2025
  • Book by clicking on this promotions code: ZQ36998820
  • Or, call United Meeting Reservation Desk, Monday-Friday, 7:00 am – 9:00 pm CST or 7:00 am - 5:00 pm CST Saturday-Sunday at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance. Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations.

Air Canada

  • Official Canadian airline for ASPET 2025
  • 5-10% discount on eligible fares into PDX
  • Travel window is March 26 to April 15, 2025
  • Book at aircanada.com
  • Click “Add Promotion Code” in flight search box and use: R9BDY4T1

Travel by Train

 

AMTRAK
Union Station, with its elegant architecture, 150-foot-tall clock tower and cheerful “Go By Train” neon sign, is a Portland landmark. It is served by Amtrak passenger trains with daily arrivals from Seattle, Vancouver, Eugene, Ore., Spokane, Sacramento and other scenic routes. The station is located less than a mile from the Hilton and can be reached by taxi, Uber/Lyft or the Max light rail yellow or green line to the Pioneer Courthouse/SW 6th Ave. stop, which is two blocks from the hotel.

LIGHT RAIL
The MAX Light Rail system not only can get you back and forth to the airport, it can also take you all over the city for less than $3.00 per ride or $6.00 for a day pass. Catch the train in Pioneer Courthouse Square just two blocks from the Hilton.
Learn more at https://www.travelportland.com/plan/transportation/

STREETCAR
Ride Portland’s sleek and modern streetcar to explore the local neighborhoods such as the Pearl District or Nob Hill neighborhood, for shopping, dining, museums and other entertainment. The street car operates from about 7:30 am to 11:30 pm for $2 per ticket or a $5 all-day pass, but check their website for exact times.  The closest stop to the Hilton is at the Central Library stop at Yamhill St. and 10th Ave. (0.2 miles) or SW Taylor stop at Taylor St. and 11th Ave. (0.2 miles). Learn more at https://www.travelportland.com/plan/transportation/

 

Travel by Car

The Hilton Portland Downtown is located at 921 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland OR 97204. Sample driving distances:

  • 20 miles from Hillsboro, OR
  • 90 miles from the Oregon coastal beaches
  • 143 miles from Tacoma, WA
  • 173 miles from Seattle, WA
  • 316 miles from Vancouver, Canada
  • 349 miles from Pullman, WA
  • 352 miles from Spokane, WA
  • 580 miles from Sacramento, CA
  • 663 miles from Pocatello, ID

Parking 
The Hilton Portland Downtown offers only valet parking (no self-parking). The fee as of September 2024 is $55 per day. Check for updated rates on the Hilton’s website. The Duniway, a Hilton Hotel offers self-parking for $33 per day and valet parking for $55 per day (as of Sept 2024). 

Travel by Bicycle

Portland has miles upon miles of protected bike lanes and partners with Biketown Bike-Share and several e-scooter companies for short-term, pay-as-you-go rentals. Biketown also has adaptive bicycles for those with disabilities. The closest kiosk to the hotel is in Pioneer Courthouse Square. Learn more here: https://www.travelportland.com/culture/biking/.

Resources for International Visitors

ASPET welcomes international attendees to the ASPET 2025 Annual Meeting and can provide invitation letters for travel visa applications. Be sure to start the process with the US embassy in your country early as many countries still have months-long waits for appointments and processing. Learn more at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html

The following international locations have non-stop flights to Portland, Oregon (PDX):  Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Kaflavik (Iceland), Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta.

The staff at Travel Portland have compiled resources in several different languages for international visitors to Portland . They can be found at https://www.travelportland.com/plan/resources-for-international-visitors/.

Important Dates

Nov

7

Abstracts Due

Nov

7

Travel Award Applications Due

Jan

16

2nd Round Abstracts Due

Jan

30

Deepest Registration Discounts End

Feb

10-21

Online Town Halls

Mar

11

Regular Registration Discounts End

Apr

3-6

ASPET 2025 Annual Meeting