Below are some accommodation options in Portland. All prices are based on monthly rates (30-31 days of stay) and may vary. Please call the individual hotel for up to date rates and information.

The Marc Spencer Hotel, 409 SW 11th, Portland OR 97205, at 18 blocks from the center. It offers comfortable rooms with a fully equipped kitchen. Monthly rates are $35 /day for rooms with 1 queen bed; $45 /day for Junior suites (one bedroom with 1 queen sized bed & a living room with a queen sized sofa sleeper); $50 /day for Executive suites (one bedroom with 1 queen bed & a spacious living room with a queen sofa sleeper). For reservations, contact Kyle Shelley or Robin Robinson at 503-224-3293 and 1-800-548-3934 or email hospitality@markspencer.com.

The Park Lane Suites, 809 SW King Ave, Portland, OR 97205, at 7 blocks from the center. Contact Debrah Kaletta at Debrah@parklanesuites.com, call 503-226-6288 and 1-800-532-9543. For more details see www.parklanesuites.com. 1 bedroom suite for up to 4 people at $49 and 2 bedroom suites for up to 6 persons at $69.

The Washington Park Inn, 840 SW King Ave, Portland, OR 97205, 7 blocks from the center. Contact the sales manager Debrah Kaletta Debrah@parklanesuites.com or call 503-226-2722 and 1-800-532-9543. $32 / night for a room with 2 queen size beds, including breakfast.

Thriftlodge is located at 949 E. Burnside, Portland, OR 97214, a 10 -15 minute bus ride from the center. It offers comfortable rooms w/refrigerator and microwave. Monthly rates: for a single room with a queen size bed approx. $22, for a double with one queen size bed $25, for a room with 2 queen size beds $29. Please contact the sales manager Shan Karia at 503-234-8411 and 1-800-525-9055 or email 7030@hotel.cendant.com and see www.travelodge.com.

Hawthorne District Hostel, 3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. Call (503) 236-3380 or mail hip@portlandhostel.org. Visit the web site www.portlandhostel.org for information. Charge $18/ night with a 5 night maximum that is flexible in the winter with manager approval.

NW Portland International Hostel, 1818 NW Glisan St., Portland, OR 97209. Call (503) 241-2783 or mail hinwp@teleport.com. Dormitory at $20/ night for non-members and $17 for members with a five night maximum that is also flexible in the winter.

The Guesthouse at 2185 NW Flanders, Portland, OR 97209, a few blocks from the center. It offers lodging in a home, in private rooms with shared baths and use of kitchen. The monthly rates are for a single: $26 - $30 per night, for double $30 - 35$ plus a 11.5% tax. Call (503)241-2783 or mail hinwp@teleport.com or visit the web site www.2oregonhostels.com.

The Inn at Northrup Station, 2025 NW Northrup, Portland, OR 97209, 6 blocks from the center. It is a unique hotel in fashionable Nob Hill, and is convenient to Downtown Portland and the Pearl District. Monthly Rates are : $94/night. Good for the King or Double Queen Suite (subject to change). King suite comes with king sized beds, sofa sleeper, and full sized kitchen. Queen Suite comes with two queen sized beds and wet bar style kitchen. Rate for double occupancy and includes continental breakfast, Portland streetcar tickets, on site parking, and wireless internet. Contact Lisa Vinavong at 503-224-0543 and 1-800-224-1180, email sales@northrupstation.com, on the web at www.northrupstation.com.