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3.7 (131 reviews)
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Jerry P.

I recently attended a conference there with over 6,000 fellow human beings all buzzing around like atoms in a beaker, and not once did I feel like a sardine or a lemming or any other metaphorical creature prone to overcrowding or disorientation. The place is a miracle of spatial reasoning. It is large but not intimidating. Expansive yet logical. You can actually get from one room to another without consulting a compass or sacrificing a goat for guidance. Support rooms, breakout rooms, hallways that feel neither too empty nor too cramped. The bathrooms. Let us take a moment to honor them. There were many and they were clean and they remained that way. I do not know who is in charge of the bathroom maintenance operation at the Oregon Convention Center but I would vote for them in any election they chose to enter. There are not many dining options inside but step outside and Portland will embrace you with open arms and open kitchens and food pods. You are within walking distance of all manner of culinary enthusiasm. And walking is good because it gives you more time to admire the building itself which is handsome in the way a well-written poem is handsome. Inside and out. Environmentally speaking the place is a cathedral of conscience. LEED Platinum certified which means it is kind to the Earth and has likely never insulted a tree in its life. A building with a soul and a recycling plan. And if you are arriving by spaceship or covered wagon or something less practical like a rental car you should know that public transit practically nuzzles up to the place. The TriMet light rail and bus lines surround it like loyal pets waiting to take you wherever you need to go. We had an excellent week there. I laughed. I learned. I never once tripped over a garbage can or cursed the layout. That's worth five stars and maybe even a poem.

Jenna M.

The Oregon Convention center is conventionally located just before downtown Portland on the east side. Near a max station (and bus lines) this place hosts lots of expos and other neat things. We've done the holiday market, comic con and most recent the oddities and curiosities expo. It's huge venue and lots of walking. They have some food areas, along with markets and coffee shops.

10/28/2024 - Dropping into the Oregon Convention Center for a Yelp Elite private viewing of Beyond Monet & Van Gogh before it went public.
Mikhail H.

I am learning how to have a really good time attending things here. I have mobility challenges so I have been managing to arrange the use of one of their motorized cart. Email them ahead to make arrangements, allow for extra time and all will be well. I also find street parking pretty close to the entrance knowing where to look. Crazy recent discovery! I was travelling and my debit card was damaged so I had to wait for a new card and was using cash for a few days which feels so odd. Trying to make a purchase at a vendor and they do not accept cash but the cashier told me of the machine! They have a sort of pod of machines and one coverts cash into a debit card! My purchase was $44.50 so I got a card for $45.00 which they took. I later used the 50 cents at the grocery store before my actual debit card to clear it out. But the convention center always has some pretty cool events - just check out their calendar or there are also the bigger things like Rose City Comic Con and such.

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Gwen Z.

Easy entrance. Great venue. Wonderful vendors. Loved the variety of talent and affordable options of merchandise at the Craftsman's Guild convention. Large space, so wear comfortable shoes.

Amelia R.

Oregon convention center is a great space for large events! I attended the Portland people's mareket. The market boasted a wide variety of awesome vendors. While this market was going on I noticed a dance competition was also going on. Though two events were going on we were able to find street parking a few blocks away.

Local wine and beer selection in the expo hall at the opening mixer during a convention
Ken M.

This is a nice convention center that's easy to navigate, once you learn how the levels and room numbering work. For most of the sessions that I attended in the smaller rooms, the temperature was unreasonably cold. This made it necessary to wear long sleeves and a light coat. Parking is $12 per day, with no in-out privileges. I recommend foregoing a rental car. Better to stay at the Hyatt Regency across the street and use the extensive public transit system throughout Portland. In the mornings, the Market cafe in the Hyatt Regency has a broader range of food items compared to the two Portland Coffee Roasters locations in the convention center.

Conference areas.
Marah H.

I was here for a work event and I quite enjoyed the venue. There is parking available on all sides; both street and garage parking. There are also several restaurants within a short walking distance if you're looking to grab a bite to eat. Transit is also immediate accessible which makes it easy for those that prefer to not worry about parking. The area surrounding the venue appeared to be well maintained and clean and all convention center staff were professional and helpful. They have a cafe or two within the building plus water bottle fill stations all throughout. I personally liked this location.

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Elsa C.

Attend a conference at the Oregon Convention Center. The conference was a Tuesday to Thursday event. This event was located right across the street from the Hyatt and close to several other hotels. The best thing about this location is that it is located by the train tracks, the bus stops and the trolley stops!! The bad thing about this location is that there are really not that many places to eat as downtown town is located a 15 minute train ride away. Also this location has a homeless problem. People sleeping on the sidewalk I can deal with and have seen but humans using the bathroom as their bathrooms is a bit too much. Portland needs to do better for their people. Back to the convention center the inside was nice and clean with several bathrooms for the attendees. Security was standing at the entrance every day to make sure the attendees were safe. Could have used a better coffee stand. And on the last day they bought in the forklifts to take down all the booths immediately almost run over people. Again try hard we are all people.

Karley C.

This is a "sexy" convention space. Loved how bright it was and the art installations! HOWEVER, I was lost several times trying to find my way around. I think the place could benefit from more way-finding signage. Another thing I liked about this space was that it was right off the light rail and that made it easy to get around to hotels, downtown restaurants, and the airport. I wish more cities were set-up this way! Downtown portland was not too cute though--mentally prepare yourself for garbage, people experiencing homelessness, stray dogs, etc. It definitely was not the "quirky" Portland I had in mind. Fun fact: Apparently, this convention center is also built on a location with a lot of seismic activity, but they assured us that it was built to withstand earthquakes.

Kim G.

Have been here for numerous events ranging from Industry gatherings, the Oregon Food & Wine Festival, Holiday Craft Fairs, Speakers; and most recently, the Van Gogh Experience. All of my experiences have been pleasant. The Oregon Convention Center is huge so definitely wear comfortable walking shoes. wishing the center there are a few restaurants and two coffee shops. With Covid, and depending on the event, they may not all be open. On the third level is the business center and bar. The parking is underneath and typically costs $12 for the day. Some events may be a few dollars less. There are two elevators that take you from the parking area into the convention center. For those that don't have a car or don't want to drive and pay for parking, the Max drops you off right out front which is super convenient, especially for out of town guests. Once inside, the OCC is clean, locations and events are well marked and workers scattered about to guide people. There are elevators and escalators up to the higher level floors. bathrooms on every level and they are clean. Consistently a good experience.

Jason V.

I've been to dozens of (usually nerdy) events here: everything from KumoriCon, to Rose City Comic Con, the Retro Video Game Expo, a chocolate festival, a hot sauce festival, and most recently, the Van Gogh Experience. Few events manage to actually fill out the vast, open air exhibition halls within this massive, sprawling complex. Some might say its too big for the sort of events that Portland is able to attract; a problem that has been exacerbated by the deterioration of downtown. Still, it is an impressive place. While it is not my favorite convention center (that honor goes to the WSCC in Seattle), I still get a dopamine rush whenever I pass through the exterior doors and into the belly of the beast. My body instinctively knows that when I enter this convention center, good things are soon to come. Years of exhibits, games, parties and dances have created subconscious metabolic triggers. Parking can be spendy, particularly for day-long or weekend-long events. Satellite lots and metered street parking are (sometimes) available, and can mitigate cost, if you're lucky enough to find the latter, depending on the length of your stay. Fortunately, the MAX and several bus lines stop here, so accessibility doesn't have to be an obstacle. Lastly, there are some actually decent, proper restaurants and cafés inside, and in the surrounding neighborhood (Wa Kitchen Kuu being the best of them, a few blocks south!), so you're not held hostage by traditional, crappy convention center food.

View from the Trimet stop
Amanda B.

My experience here at OCC this week has been great. The facilities are very clean (carpets, seating areas, bathrooms). I appreciate that there are places to hunker down between sessions--giant stacked steps/seating, tables scattered throughout. Thought the convention center is huge I appreciate that there are tons of bathrooms spread throughout, and water filling stations. The exhibition hall was the perfect size for our group too! My only complaint is that some of the restaurants inside the OCC were never open during our visit, so we had to hustle to get lunch. I'm glad the Trimet stop is right outside, which helps with lunch breaks, as there are definitely not enough restaurants around the facility either.

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What a lovely spot for brunch! My partner and I stopped in here while walking up and down 23rd and…read more21st. The interior is attractive and very modern, and there is a large covered and heated patio if you prefer to sit outside (we did). The service was a little bit slow, but not egregious and the server was very friendly. The menu is not extensive, but it has good variety and everything on it looked excellent. All of their ingredients seem high-quality, and they have a number of gluten-free and vegetarian offerings. I ended up getting the eggs benedict, which came with a little salad. The salad was fresh, not wilted, and came with a light vinaigrette. The eggs benedict was absolutely stellar-- perfectly poached eggs, creamy hollandaise, and grilled halloumi to give some well-received brine to the bite, all atop an english muffin. For the price point and the quality, the portions are good. My one wish was that I could have subbed my salad for some of their potatoes! My partner got the pork belly hash, and thought that the potatoes were cooked perfectly-- crispy and well-seasoned. He did notice that there were only a few pieces of pork in the dish, but we chalked this up to the ingredient quality. We ended up staying for Happy Hour, which was fun! We got the fries with garlic aioli (so good!) and I ordered their daily cocktail special, a margarita. They gave me a good, heavy, pour, which is always appreciated. Great brunch spot if you want to go somewhere a little chic.

Woah, it's been a while since I've been out for brunch because brunch foods are kind of bland to me…read more- but Bar West really nailed it with their food and cocktails. We got the Benedicts - one with ham and one with halloumi. Both were great and I just loved the colorful greens salad on the side. The tart dressing paired so well with the rich bechamel sauce and yolky eggs. For drinks, we got one of the espresso martini month specials - the tiramisutini. It was a more unique take on the espresso martini and I loved the slightly tangy mascarpone cream on top. It's definitely in my top 3 of the month. We also tried their delicious west coffee cocktail, served hot with some delicious oat whipped cream. Service was great and friendly. It was pretty busy the entire time we were here on a Sunday. We had reservations which may or may not have been needed but it seemed like a good idea. The bar is very cute. Overall I would definitely come back for another brunch or in the evening for drinks and dinner/snack!

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Pearl District

I had my wedding reception at The De Soto in August of 2010. Arrangements and catering for this…read morevenue are through The Art of Catering. I have reviewed them (5 stars) separately. This review is strictly on the De Soto venue itself. It was a lovely space. Large enough for our 100 guests plus a 4-person gypsy jazz band and a dancing area. The terrace has a wood deck. There are trellis' and plants in big pots. White chairs and sunbrellas are available for use. The terrace was looking good already and then was transformed into a magical place by my florist, Adria Sparhawk of Lavish. The rooftop is about 4 floors up. It has a nice view of trees in the north park blocks as well as some of downtown Portland. Looking to the west, you have to look over AC equipment on the roof in order to see the trees. Adria came up with a great solution to that eyesore - she made gates out of willow and decorated them with vines and ribbon and placed these along the western railing. Problem solved! We had temps in the 90s. The roof was very hot with the sun beating down until it set over the west hills around 7 pm. After that, the temperature was perfect. If it is going to be a hot day, I recommend renting tents to add shade. We rented one 20x20 foot tent to cover the eldest and youngest. It looked fine and we could have used an additional one. There is no indoor space. Keep that in mind. The bathrooms are on the bottom floor so your guests will be up and down the elevator but that didn't seem to be a problem for anyone. The roof is wheelchair accessible. The entrance to the rooftop is on a pleasant block that has nice character. I'm taking a star off because of the AC eyesore, lack of indoor space and location of the bathrooms. Of all the rooftops and outdoor spaces I explored in Portland proper, the De Soto was the only one that met all my requirements. Still, I give 5 stars only if it's perfect!

From the owner: The DeSoto Rooftop is uniquely located in the Park Blocks surrounded by downtown Portland's…read moreskyrises and lush trees. It has that perfect New York City vibe with exposed brick, skylights and greenery. The perfect setting for your next event.

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I went in as a solo person for a first visit... and was mostly impressed. The decor is lively,…read moreservice was above average and the atmosphere was pleasant. This is an area with a lot of competition, so they mostly rise to the occasion. The space itself is modern and clean. The most unique feature is the two salt pillars in the bar area. I was told that I could lick them during/after certain drinks, but elected to pass on that unique invitation. Maybe next time? I ordered the two taco special that came with a fresh beer on tap. The beer was good (as expected) and the taco portion was adequate. However, the food came out at room temperature, so I recommend that the cooks work to find ways to deliver the food items in a way that preserves the temperature prior to having it served. It's possible that this was a one off, but it took away from the experience a bit for me. Parking is an ongoing challenge since it's NW Portland and very few businesses have their own dedicated lot. The drink menu was appealing and their liquor options were impressive. I definitely plan to try again and see if my food experience is a bit more elevated on a second stop. Hopefully I won't be solo next time!

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Lloyd District, North Portland

Went to a wedding here. Absolutely perfect, parking not too sure about availability. Large enough…read moreto hold large parties. Downstairs perfect for cocktails and top floor for getting ready for the event.

This is an event planner's dream venue. Centrally located in Portland next to the Rose Quarter, the…read moreLeftbank Annex boasts a versatile interior, built on sustainable architecture, flexible and adaptable amenities, and a modern contemporary space that fits the bill for just about any kind of event; be it a corporate function or wedding reception. Having attended a few corporate shindigs and a wedding reception here, I have seen the transformation come alive in so many different ways. The main floor of the annex is so beautiful during the day time with the natural sunlight (complete with window shades in case it's too much), and the acoustics are perfect for any additional musical entertainment. The staff here is top notch: professional and courteous to inquiring planners and guests alike. It is also remarkably multi-level. There is a downstairs, basement like level for smaller functions as well as the main floor that can be partitioned to whatever flow / layout. The mezzanine level provides a nice view of the room and the high ceilings certainly don't hurt. Another thing worth boasting is the ventilation system, which is crucial whenever there are going to be hundreds of bodies in any single room. Assuming there are no events happening at the Rose Garden, the East/West lots are usually available for people looking to park their cars. There is no street parking for several blocks, so it's important to be aware of this before coming. Anytime I'm invited to the Leftbank Annex, I won't think twice. I definitely plan on being in attendance.

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