Oregon, Portland Travel
Japanese Garden is a Portland, Oregon Must See!
What can we say? Portland, Oregon encompasses everything one would want to find in a city: entertainment, great food & drink, and beauty. One of our favorite Portland, Oregon attractions that seems to have it all is the Portland Japanese Garden. Want to know why? Just check out this Travel Channel video:
It’s said that the heart of a Japanese garden is harmony with Nature… Hosted by The Travel Channel, this relaxing walk through the Portland Japanese Garden with Head Gardener Michael Kondo covers five distinct garden styles. With bubbling streams, waterfalls, koi fish, raked sands, moss beds, and flowers in bloom–glimpse inside “a beautiful manicured garden in the heart of the metropolis.” Produced by Black Diamond Television, UK.
The Portland Japanese Garden is approximately 14 miles from the hotel and will take you approximately 20 minutes to arrive. Click here for Driving Directions.
It is a little known secret that The Grand Hotel at Bridgeport is one of the best options for Group Meetings and events in our area. Our hotel is ideal for wedding parties, family functions, church, garden tour, wine tour, professional, convention and government groups. Whatever your needs are, we have over 2,150 square-feet of flexible meeting space to accommodate your event.
Here are 7 reasons why you should consider hosting your next event with us:
1. Exceptional Services and Amenities
Business, meeting and leisure travelers are frequently impressed with the level of service and amenities our hotel offers:
- A luxurious indoor pool and Fitness center,
- Our spacious and warm hotel lobby- ideal for meeting and socializing,
- Free Covered Parking,
- Free Wifi,
- Free Breakfast Buffet.
2. Location Location Location
We are located across the street from the Bridgeport Village Shopping Center, the Pacific Northwest’s preeminent fashion and lifestyle shopping center. Endless shopping, dining and entertainment options are available for our guests.
We are also less than 30 minutes away from The Portland International Airport (PDX) and a 20 minutes or less to many of Portland, Oregon’s top attractions. We are located right off of I-5 and easy to find. See our map for exact location.
3. Our full-service, professionally trained staff:
We take a great deal of pride in our outstanding level of customer service. At every turn, you’ll find uniformly friendly and professional service from our staff at every level. From the front desk to catering to cleaning and hotel maintenance to management – we are here to serve you!
4. Our Unique and Sustainable Approach to Banquets & Catering Services
Inspired by sustainable, local farms and ingredients, our on-site catering team brings the Northwest’s freshest seasonal offerings to the table. Select items from our extensive menu or work with our staff to create a customized meal that you and your guests are sure to remember.
4. Guests Will Be Impressed and Comfortable with their Accommodations
The warm, inviting interior will let your guests know they are staying at a distinctively different luxury facility. Each of our over-sized rooms and suites comes standard with leather furniture in the living room area, a working desk and ergonomic office chair, complimentary high-speed Internet access (either hard-wired or wifi), refrigerator, microwave, coffee station complete with organic NW coffee and local teas and a double-sized bathroom complete with a separate shower and tub.
5. Our New Technology Equipment and Outstanding Staff to Assist with all Needs
The Grand Hotel can provide:
• LCD Projectors
• Screens
• Plasma Television
• Wireless Microphones and House Sound
• DVD/VCR Players
• Flip Charts and Whiteboards
• Speakerphones
6. Flexible and Impressive Meeting Spaces:
Here is a description of the meeting rooms we have available- click on the link to each room for additional information:
Bridgeport Room
The Bridgeport Room offers 1,750 square feet of flexible meeting space, perfect for your next special event. In the summer months, open the French doors for access to almost 600 additional square feet on our stone patio.
Breakfast Room
Available in the afternoon and evening, our Breakfast Room is perfect for casual luncheons, dinners and social events. The Breakfast Room features 1,650 square feet of meeting space on an as-is basis.
Board Room
At 415 square feet, our Executive Board Room is ideal for board meetings, breakout sessions and workshops. Located past our lobby on the first floor, the Board Room offers natural lighting and plenty of privacy.
7. We are a “Green Hotel”
Our company engages in sustainable practices in everyday operations, and strives to do business with other companies who share dedication to “green” business practices. A few of our green operational practices include:
- Use 100% recycled paper for all printed material
- Utilize Earth friendly cleaning solutions
- Installation of earth friendly drainage systems
- Energy Star appliances used throughout the hotel
- Sleeping room towel and linen program
- Recycling in all guest rooms as well as public areas
- Use of compact fluorescent light bulb throughout the hotel
Please contact our Special Events Coordinator for more information. Call us at 503-968-5757 or toll free at 866-968-5757 and ask for “Special Events”….
-->Coffee: The World in Your Cup
October 17, 2009 – January 10, 2010
Times: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily
http://www.worldforestry.org/discovery-museum/special-exhibits.html
Location: World Forestry Center – 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland
Phone: 503-228-1367
Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors (62+), $5 children (3-18), free for ages 2 and under
Whether it’s a latte, cappuccino, or just a plan Cup O’ Joe, we do love our coffee. But did you know coffee is one of the world’s most widely traded commodities? Or that caffeine is the most commonly used drug in the world? Coffee: The World in Your Cup is an exhibit that explores the fascinating world behind the coffee we drink. Focusing on environmental and social impacts of the coffee industry, the exhibit recommends ways for consumers to make responsible coffee purchases at the grocery store or in a coffee shop.
-->I recently came across this fantastic video highlighting Portland, Oregon from Travel Portland and had to share on our blog. This fast paced video demonstrates the diverse activities in this area- from the hustle and bustle of downtown Portland to the serene natural surroundings in areas like the Oregon Coast, Columbia Gorge and more. TravelPortland.com is a great resource for visitors to plan their trips to Oregon with a wealth of information on events, attractions and other tips.
If you have not visited Portland before, this piece shows you what you are missing and will likely entice you to check it out! Portland and the surrounding area is actually a great place to visit AND live (a rare combination!) Enjoy!
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