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Portland, OR - July 8 - 13, 2007
Global Information Assurance Certification

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Hotel & Travel Information

Conference Location

SANS Portland 2007 will be located at the Embassy Suites Hotel Portland-Downtown in Portland, Oregon.

The award-winning Embassy Suites Downtown Portland OR Hotel is located in the historic Multnomah Hotel near the Oregon Convention Center, Portland Art Museum, the US Bancorp Tower, Pioneer Courthouse Square, Pearl District, Portland Center for Performing Arts, Pioneer Place Shopping Mall, Rose Garden and Portland Saturday Market. This full-service, upscale all-suite hotel is just minutes from the campus of the Oregon Health & Science University, NIKE campus, Intel, Portland International Airport - PDX, and Portland State University.

Hotel Information

Embassy Suites Hotel Portland-Downtown
319 SW Pine Street
Portland, Oregon, United States 97204
Phone: 503-279-9000
Fax: 503-220-0206
Website: Embassysuites.Hilton.com

A special discount rate of $174 S/D will be honored based on space availability. This rate includes WiFi in your room. Make your reservations now, this special rate is only available through June 22, 2007.

NOTE: You must mention that you are attending the SANS Institute conference to get the discounted rate.

Guests can make reservations online at http://www.embassyportland.com. The group code for SANS Portland 2007 is SAN or you can call 1-800-EMBASSY

The hotel will require a major credit card to guarantee your reservation. To cancel your reservation, you must notify the hotel at least 72 hours before your planned arrival date.

Guest Room Amenities
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Black-Out Curtains
  • Bolster Pillow
  • Curved Shower Rod
  • Duvet Covers
  • Embassy Essentials™ Bedding
  • Feather Pillows Non Allergenic
  • Lever Door Handles
  • Non-Smoking
  • Seating Area with Sofa
  • Sofa Bed
  • TV-Premium HBO,CNN,ESPN
  • Bathroom Amenities
  • Complimentary Hot Breakfast
  • Hairdryer
  • In-Suite Coffee/Welcome Caddy
  • Iron
  • Ironing Board
  • Microwave
  • Mini Refrigerator
  • Neutrogena® Bath Amenities
  • Newspaper M-F (USA Today)
  • Telephone: auto wakeup, 2 lines, voice mail, speaker phone
Hotel Services
  • Automated Teller (ATM)
  • Baggage Storage
  • Barber Shop
  • Beauty Salon
  • Beverage Area, Complimentary
  • Breakfast Area, Complimentary
  • Business Center
  • Car Rental Desk
  • Coin Laundry
  • Concierge Desk
  • Elevators
  • Florist
  • Gift Shop
  • Laundry/Valet Service
  • Local Area Transportation
  • Lounge
  • Luggage Hold
  • Multi-Lingual Staff
  • News Stand
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Tour Desk
  • Fitness Room
  • Pool
  • Pool Table
  • Video Arcade
Travel Arrangements

Please note that while SANS tries to negotiate a great parking rate with the hotel, many times the parking garage is not owned by the hotel, but an independent company. In those cases, neither SANS nor the hotel have any control over the fees charged.

Avis

Avis is proud to offer special rates for SANS Portland 2007 . Make your reservations now by calling 800-331-1600. You must mention your special discount code: J945620. Or via the Internet: Click Here
http://www.avis.com

Directions to Hotel
From Portland International:
Airport way to I-205 S. Go 3 miles to I-84 West. Go 6 miles and take the Portland exit. Follow City Center signs, stay in right lane and go over the Morrison Bridge. Turn right at the first light onto 2nd Avenue. Go 4 blocks to Ash Street and turn left. Go 1 block to 3rd and turn left. Go 1 block to Pine and turn right. The hotel entrance will be on the right-hand side.
From the North:
I-5 South to exit 302A (Rose Quarter). Follow City Center signs over the Broadway Bridge. Stay in the left lane, this will put you onto Broadway. Go 8 blocks to Burnside and turn left. Go 4 blocks to 3rd and turn right. Go 2 blocks to Pine and turn right. The hotel is on the right hand side.
From the South:
I-5 North. Stay in the left lane when approaching the city, and take the Naito Parkway exit. Turn right on Naito go 14 blocks to Ash Street. Turn left on Ash Street. Go to 3rd and turn left. Go 1 block to Pine and turn right. The hotel entrance will be on the right hand side.
From the East:
I-84 West. Follow the City Center signs over the Morrison Bridge. Turn right at the first stop light onto 2nd Avenue. Go 4 blocks to Ash Street and turn left. Go 1 block and turn left. Go 1 block to pine and turn right. The hotel entrance will be on the right hand side.
From the West:
Hwy 26 East. Follow Market Street signs (center land). Take Market Street all the way to 2nd. Turn left onto 2nd. Go approximately 14 blocks to Ash Street and turn left. Go 1 block to 3rd and turn left. Go 1 block to Pine and turn right. The hotel entrance will be on the right hand side.
Additional Driving Directions:
Please see Google Maps for personalized driving directions.
Local Weather

July temperatures in Portland, Oregon range from an average high of 79°F to an average low of 57°F. For a current forecast, please check www.weather.com before traveling to SANS Portland 2007 .