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    HorosHoros Posts: 4,518
    Well I was in for GA. Then I read this list.
    #FHP
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    South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,708
    wbutler29 wrote:
    Where is the Pre-Party . . .

    GA for me
    Generally Portland does not have very good/or any pre-parties.

    Most Portland people like to have their own parties.
    NERDS!
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    RKCNDYRKCNDY Seattle, WA Posts: 31,013
    South of Seattle wrote:
    wbutler29 wrote:
    Where is the Pre-Party . . .

    GA for me
    Generally Portland does not have very good/or any pre-parties.

    Most Portland people like to have their own parties.

    I'll be my own party then... :lol:
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
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    LittleShadowLittleShadow Posts: 11
    hi :)

    GA for me!
    I have 2 extras GA for Vancouver and 1 extra GA for Spokane. Would trade for GA Seattle or GA Portland.

    Thank you :)
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,385
    RKCNDY wrote:
    South of Seattle wrote:
    wbutler29 wrote:
    Where is the Pre-Party . . .

    GA for me
    Generally Portland does not have very good/or any pre-parties.

    Most Portland people like to have their own parties.

    I'll be my own party then... :lol:


    We'll get something together
    I LOVE MUSIC.
    www.cluthelee.com
    www.cluthe.com
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,385
    Horos wrote:
    Well I was in for GA. Then I read this list.

    :lol:

    See you on the floor! :D
    I LOVE MUSIC.
    www.cluthelee.com
    www.cluthe.com
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    kc007kc007 USA Posts: 282
    P-Town-P-Jam-Fan wrote:
    Nice Hotels Downtown Not in Any Particular Order:

    Vintage Plaza (I got married in the wine cellar downstairs so its first on my list)
    Hotel Deluxe
    The Benson (old school nice)
    The Governor (Old school nice)
    The Nines (Only 5 Star in Portland I think) New, Swanky, Contemporary
    Ace Hotel/Clyde Common - Total Hipster joint
    Hotel Lucia


    Thanks. I booked "The Nines" hotels there are cheap compared to back here on the East Coast!
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    gus stillsgus stills Posts: 339
    I'm in for GA. See y'all there. Will be rolling in after watching the first half of the CW...I imagine my Ducks will have the game well in hand long before then anyway :)
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    DFBrooksDFBrooks Posts: 80
    Got reserved for my hometown. Not many places close to the Rose Garden for pre-func but if this place has it's act together, they'll be open before AND after the PJ show. And open earlier than 4:30. It's the closest best place to gather. :idea:

    http://www.uprightbrewing.com/index.html
    I got id
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    Crazy MarcusCrazy Marcus Posts: 1,823
    For those other individuals in GA, you'll probably not want to stand behind me. If you need to know why, ask RKCNDY. I'm pretty sure she has multiple shots of the back of my melon. I'm also 6'4". ;)
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    jammergirljammergirl Posts: 598
    just booked a room at the Crown Plaza, they looked like the nicest hotel in the immediate vicinity of the concert venue. free shuttle to the airport, lounge, and indoor pool and spa! :)
    their prices are not bad if you book online, didn't really price a lot of other places since my main objective was to be near the venue in a safe-looking place. hope this helps some people!
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    demetriosdemetrios Canada Posts: 87,934
    Any PJ group hotel deals for Portland? Looking for 2 nights, close to the arena.
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    richieheapsrichieheaps Posts: 182
    I booked at the White Eagle. I had some friends that stayed there and loved it. Its close and there are a few rooms left. Check it out.

    [urlhttp://www.mcmenamins.com/WhiteEagle][/url]
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    jimed14jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    jammergirl wrote:
    just booked a room at the Crown Plaza, they looked like the nicest hotel in the immediate vicinity of the concert venue. free shuttle to the airport, lounge, and indoor pool and spa! :)
    their prices are not bad if you book online, didn't really price a lot of other places since my main objective was to be near the venue in a safe-looking place. hope this helps some people!

    Damn, this ain't half bad ... we should have a bay area invasion here!
    "You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91

    "I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
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    richieheapsrichieheaps Posts: 182
    Do IT!!!

    There are only 11 rooms. It should fill up.
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    P-Town-P-Jam-FanP-Town-P-Jam-Fan Posts: 914
    I hope you guys staying right by the Rose Garden just to be within walking distance don't plan on doing anything in Portland besides seeing the show and leaving town. Otherwise you would stay downtown where there are infinitely better dining/drinking/sleeping options and still inside of a 10 minute cab ride, or 10-15 minute light rail ride to the venue. Keep in mind its going to be raining and not warm so how far are you willing to walk in the cold rain anyway?
    Gorge
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    P-Town-P-Jam-FanP-Town-P-Jam-Fan Posts: 914
    DFBrooks wrote:
    Got reserved for my hometown. Not many places close to the Rose Garden for pre-func but if this place has it's act together, they'll be open before AND after the PJ show. And open earlier than 4:30. It's the closest best place to gather. :idea:

    http://www.uprightbrewing.com/index.html

    I like Upright, but what about the people who want cocktails or can't drink a bunch of heavy craft beer?
    Gorge
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    richieheapsrichieheaps Posts: 182
    P-Town-P-Jam-Fan wrote:
    I hope you guys staying right by the Rose Garden just to be within walking distance don't plan on doing anything in Portland besides seeing the show and leaving town. Otherwise you would stay downtown where there are infinitely better dining/drinking/sleeping options and still inside of a 10 minute cab ride, or 10-15 minute light rail ride to the venue. Keep in mind its going to be raining and not warm so how far are you willing to walk in the cold rain anyway?

    This post speaks the truth.

    I myself will be in town for a few days and am staying at different places along the way.
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    jimed14jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    P-Town-P-Jam-Fan wrote:
    I hope you guys staying right by the Rose Garden just to be within walking distance don't plan on doing anything in Portland besides seeing the show and leaving town. Otherwise you would stay downtown where there are infinitely better dining/drinking/sleeping options and still inside of a 10 minute cab ride, or 10-15 minute light rail ride to the venue. Keep in mind its going to be raining and not warm so how far are you willing to walk in the cold rain anyway?

    Interesting point ... as I will be there for a few extra days (skipping Spokane)
    "You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91

    "I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
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    P-Town-P-Jam-FanP-Town-P-Jam-Fan Posts: 914
    edited July 2013
    Its just kind of a dead zone around the Rose Garden and I don't think "walking distance" should be the #1 deciding factor for most people on where to stay if they want to check out the city at all.

    Nice places to stay downtown:

    http://www.governorhotel.com/about.html

    http://www.thenines.com/

    http://www.vintageplaza.com/

    http://www.coasthotels.com/hotels/orego ... son-hotel/

    Less expensive downtown options:

    http://hotelmodera.com/?gclid=CNyL8JXOy ... Qgod4mEAAQ

    http://www.acehotel.com/portland

    http://www.markspencer.com/


    Downtown also has a Hilton, Westin and a Marriott in case anyone likes to use SPG or Hilton points. If you have Hilton points, Embassy Suites would be better than the Hilton itself downtown.
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    Gorge
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    richieheapsrichieheaps Posts: 182
    jimed14 wrote:
    P-Town-P-Jam-Fan wrote:
    I hope you guys staying right by the Rose Garden just to be within walking distance don't plan on doing anything in Portland besides seeing the show and leaving town. Otherwise you would stay downtown where there are infinitely better dining/drinking/sleeping options and still inside of a 10 minute cab ride, or 10-15 minute light rail ride to the venue. Keep in mind its going to be raining and not warm so how far are you willing to walk in the cold rain anyway?

    Interesting point ... as I will be there for a few extra days (skipping Spokane)

    I chose the Eagle that night because its cheap, easy and I like the thought of just walking up the stairs to bed after some drinks post show.

    btw...you don't have to walk. The Rose Quarter is 1 or 2 stops away on the MAX.
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    P-Town-P-Jam-FanP-Town-P-Jam-Fan Posts: 914
    richieheaps wrote:
    jimed14 wrote:
    P-Town-P-Jam-Fan wrote:
    I hope you guys staying right by the Rose Garden just to be within walking distance don't plan on doing anything in Portland besides seeing the show and leaving town. Otherwise you would stay downtown where there are infinitely better dining/drinking/sleeping options and still inside of a 10 minute cab ride, or 10-15 minute light rail ride to the venue. Keep in mind its going to be raining and not warm so how far are you willing to walk in the cold rain anyway?

    Interesting point ... as I will be there for a few extra days (skipping Spokane)

    I chose the Eagle that night because its cheap, easy and I like the thought of just walking up the stairs to bed after some drinks post show.

    btw...you don't have to walk. The Rose Quarter is 1 or 2 stops away on the MAX.

    If you get tired of the White Eagle scene, there is a fancy cocktail place right there too:

    http://www.mintand820.com/

    also Widmer - one of Portland's largest breweries is very close by.

    http://widmerbrothers.com/
    Gorge
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    P-Town-P-Jam-FanP-Town-P-Jam-Fan Posts: 914
    edited July 2013
    richieheaps wrote:
    P-Town-P-Jam-Fan wrote:
    I hope you guys staying right by the Rose Garden just to be within walking distance don't plan on doing anything in Portland besides seeing the show and leaving town. Otherwise you would stay downtown where there are infinitely better dining/drinking/sleeping options and still inside of a 10 minute cab ride, or 10-15 minute light rail ride to the venue. Keep in mind its going to be raining and not warm so how far are you willing to walk in the cold rain anyway?

    This post speaks the truth.

    I myself will be in town for a few days and am staying at different places along the way.

    If you like McMenamins properties, there is a new McMenamins hotel downtown. I think its really small, but the location is great.

    http://www.mcmenamins.com/CrystalHotel

    Its right by the Crystal Ballroom which is one of the most popular music venues in town. Sleater Kinney played their last show at this venue and Eddie Came out for a duet singing "Tonight You Belong To Me"

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfnYp-FiuIQ http://pitchfork.com/features/articles/6413-get-up/

    Now Carrie Brownstein is the star of Portlandia..
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    Gorge
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    RKCNDYRKCNDY Seattle, WA Posts: 31,013
    P-Town-P-Jam-Fan wrote:
    I hope you guys staying right by the Rose Garden just to be within walking distance don't plan on doing anything in Portland besides seeing the show and leaving town. Otherwise you would stay downtown where there are infinitely better dining/drinking/sleeping options and still inside of a 10 minute cab ride, or 10-15 minute light rail ride to the venue. Keep in mind its going to be raining and not warm so how far are you willing to walk in the cold rain anyway?

    rain? walking? walking in the rain bothers people?

    rain-schmain...I'll walk 15 blocks in the rain if I have to.

    anybody interested in carpooling, let me know...hopefully booking hotels this weekend.
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
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    richieheapsrichieheaps Posts: 182
    I've been to Portland before and getting around was so easy. It seems like people could stay anywhere and not have much trouble. What a great problem!
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    P-Town-P-Jam-FanP-Town-P-Jam-Fan Posts: 914
    but did you get around on this?

    http://brewcycleportland.com/
    Gorge
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    richieheapsrichieheaps Posts: 182
    P-Town-P-Jam-Fan wrote:
    richieheaps wrote:
    P-Town-P-Jam-Fan wrote:
    I hope you guys staying right by the Rose Garden just to be within walking distance don't plan on doing anything in Portland besides seeing the show and leaving town. Otherwise you would stay downtown where there are infinitely better dining/drinking/sleeping options and still inside of a 10 minute cab ride, or 10-15 minute light rail ride to the venue. Keep in mind its going to be raining and not warm so how far are you willing to walk in the cold rain anyway?

    This post speaks the truth.

    I myself will be in town for a few days and am staying at different places along the way.

    If you like McMenamins properties, there is a new McMenamins hotel downtown. I think its really small, but the location is grea

    http://www.mcmenamins.com/CrystalHotel

    Its right by the Crystal Ballroom which is one of the most popular music venues in town. Sleater Kinney played their last show at this venue and Eddie Came out for a duet singing "Tonight You Belong To Me"

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfnYp-FiuIQ http://pitchfork.com/features/articles/6413-get-up/

    Now Carrie Brownstein is the star of Portlandia..

    LOL...I'm staying there one night too.
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    YieldToNothingYieldToNothing Posts: 3,667
    staying at the nines
    getting in wednesday, gonna have an awesome thanksgiving with the touring fam on thursday, showtime friday and off to spokane saturday
    i have a paper here that entitles me to fast track status
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    richieheapsrichieheaps Posts: 182
    P-Town-P-Jam-Fan wrote:
    but did you get around on this?

    http://brewcycleportland.com/

    This may be the coolest thing I have ever seen! Could we book one of these and ride it to the show? :shock:
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    Go BeaversGo Beavers Posts: 8,663
    RKCNDY wrote:
    P-Town-P-Jam-Fan wrote:
    I hope you guys staying right by the Rose Garden just to be within walking distance don't plan on doing anything in Portland besides seeing the show and leaving town. Otherwise you would stay downtown where there are infinitely better dining/drinking/sleeping options and still inside of a 10 minute cab ride, or 10-15 minute light rail ride to the venue. Keep in mind its going to be raining and not warm so how far are you willing to walk in the cold rain anyway?

    rain? walking? walking in the rain bothers people?

    rain-schmain...I'll walk 15 blocks in the rain if I have to.

    anybody interested in carpooling, let me know...hopefully booking hotels this weekend.

    Staying downtown and walking to the Rose Garden shouldn't be that big a deal. Probably around a mile or so. We'll know who the California fans are by their umbrellas.
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