Hotel & Travel Discounts
Getting to and Around the Farwest Show
Whether by plane, train or automobile, it's easy to find your way to Portland, Oregon, and the Farwest Show. We welcome your visit to "The City of Roses" and the nation's top nursery and greenhouse industry trade show.
Airline
Reservations: 800-433-1790; www.aa.com
American Airlines offers special discounts to the Farwest Show. Refer to promotional code 2182BP. NOTE: There is a ticketing fee added for reservations made by phone. If you register online, this fee will not apply.
Rental Car
Reservations: 800-331-1600; www.avis.com
Guests of the Farwest Show can receive a special discount rate from AVIS starting August 23, 2012. Refer to promotional code S024599. Make your reservation online.
Directions
The show takes place at the Oregon Convention Center (OCC), located at 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. It's near where two major freeways, I-5 and I-84, converge. The venue is just blocks from Lloyd Center shopping mall, the Willamette River and downtown Portland. Just look for the distinctive twin glass spires to guide you.
Farwest Show Host Hotels
The Farwest Show has room blocks and discounted rates at the following hotels. To ensure that you receive our preferred rates, be sure to contact your hotel of choice as soon as possible. The cutoff date for these special rates is July 31, 2012.

The Benson
309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
(888) 523-6766 or (503) 228-2000
Reserve your room
- Run of House: $149
Plus Tax
AAA Four Diamond historic hotel located in the heart of downtown Portland, just two blocks from the MAX light rail, which takes you to the show for free. Steps to dining, shopping and entertainment

Courtyard By Marriott /
Portland Lloyd Center
435 NE Wasco St., Portland, OR 97232
(800) 321-2211 or (503) 234-3200
- Run of House: $154
Plus Tax
Located two blocks from the show and easy
access to light rail; rooms offer free WiFi
and other amenities ideal for business
travelers.
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![]() Embassy Suites Hotel319 SW Pine St, Portland, OR 97204
Plus Tax A short ride to the show via light rail, these luxurious two-room suites with wet bar/refrigerator include a sofa sleeper and full cooked-to-order breakfast and evening reception. |
![]() Quality Inn431 NE Multnomah, Portland, OR 97204
Located one and a half blocks from the show and light rail. Enjoy free WiFi, parking and continental breakfast. |
![]() The Nines525 SW Morrison, Portland, OR 97204
Situated downtown next to Pioneer Square and light rail, which is a free ride to the show, this hotel is home to Portland's hottest rooftop bar, and is situated in the middle of tax-free shopping. |
![]() Red Lion Hotel1021 NE Grand Ave., Portland, OR 97232
Renovated hotel with stunning city views; closest hotel to the show and on the MAX light rail line. |
By choosing these preferred hotels, you are supporting the activities of the Oregon Association of Nurseries.
Attendee Parking
The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) provides underground parking and costs $9 per day. For a map of parking options, please click here.
Mass Transit
The Convention Center is located within the "Free Rail Zone", which means that the MAX light-rail is free from any official Farwest Show hotel. The cost from Portland International Airport and downtown is $2.35. Visit TriMet's web site for MAX & bus maps and schedules.















