Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown

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August 29th UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira is coming to The Rose Garden!!!  It ’bout time Portland.  This is a great way to end your summer before Labor Day and school.  Watch some gnarly fights and stay the night at the Crowne Plaza just three blocks away.

Portland is known the world over as a premier cycling city and has more bike commuters per capita than any city in the U.S. The city of Portland has worked hard for this distinction by building a world class bicycle infrastructure that you too can take advantage of during your stay. Whether it’s taking a leisurely ride along Portland’s riverfront path, cruising across Portland’s many bridges to visit downtown or just riding the few blocks to the Lloyd Center Mall, Crowne Plaza Portland makes it easy to relax and enjoy the ride.
At the Crowne Plaza Portland, guests are invited to tour our city using the hotels complimentary bicycle program. Available through the front desk, the property’s versatile and stylish three speed  Phat cruisers are lightweight and deliver a relaxed and efficient ride, perfect for seeing the sights. To ensure that two-wheel enthusiast’s cycle in style, Crowne Plaza Portland also provides all the amenities necessary for a smooth ride, including:

• Lock
• Helmet
• Bike Bell
• Travel/Shopping Bag
• Kickstand
• Bottled Water
• Biking Map

For the ultimate convenience, pedal pushers can even request an elegant picnic lunch be packed to enjoy along their ride. Crowne Plaza Portland’s bicycle program is complimentary but guests are required to complete a waiver before borrowing a bicycle. For further details on Crowne Plaza Portland’s bicycle program or to reserve a bicycle, call 503-233-2401.

August 23rd Portland OR Sprint and Olympic distance Triathlon

Welcome to the City of Roses
The first major triathlon ever held in downtown Portland, Oregon welcomes you to the third annual Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon. Swim beneath the signature bridges, ride amongst the steel and concrete giants, run through parks and paths teeming with urban life.

Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown/Convention Center
1441 NE 2nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
Tel: (503) 233-2401
Fax: (503) 238-7016
Reservations@cpportland.com

The Crowne Plaza Hotel is located just across the river with easy access via light rail or short bike ride up the eastside promenade. Staying here will save you money and leave you rested for the big race. Rooms include the following:

• CD Clock radios w/ iPod input,
• Breathtaking views of the City of Roses
• Free wireless high-speed Internet access
• Complimentary local phone calls
• Cordless Phones
• Microwaves and Refrigerators
• Deluxe size work desks with Ergonomic chair
• 32′ flat panel HD Televisions w/ full cable channel line up
• Coffee makers, hairdryers, iron, and ironing boards
• Sleep Advantage bed package (Lavender Pillow Spray, Ear Plugs, and Sleep Sound CD)

http/ /www.portlandtri.com/

Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown has a HOT DEAL for you.  $59.00 Rates for the rest of May when you stay 2 Nights!

Restrictions
2-Night Minimum
Advance Puchase Required
May Dates Only
Booke by 5/31/09

Call 503.233.2401 ask for HOT DEAL RATE
or
Email sales@cpportland.com, HOT DEAL RATE

Book by May 14, 2009 for any dates in the Month of May and Recieve $59.00 per night.

2 Night Minimum with Advance Purchase, non-refundable, non -changeable.

Call 503.233.2401 Ask For May Hot Deal!

For a hundred years, the spectacle of the KeyBank Grand Floral Parade has helped define the Portland Rose Festival as one of the world’s great celebrations. In this — the Rose Festival’s signature event — the larger-than-life all-floral floats, high-stepping marching bands and impressive equestrian units tell a story throughout the grandest parade on the Rose Festival calendar.

Thousands line the streets of downtown Portland in anticipation of the largest single-day spectator event in Oregon.

The Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown is a prime viewing location as the parade marches down Weidler Street directly in front of the hotel.

June 6
KeyBank Grand Floral Parade

June 6 - 7
Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race

June 12 - 14
Rose Cup Races presented by Temp-Control Mechanical Corp.

Our hotel is well on it’s way to becoming Green Seal^TM Silver Certified. The Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown’s mission is be a leader in the hospitality industry in supporting a sustainable world, while continuing to deliver a premium guest experience with non-intrusive, high quality, eco-friendly products and services.

We Take Our EarthCare Commitment Seriously.
Our hotel uses non-intrusive, high quality eco-friendly practices and products that are making our world a cleaner, healthier place to live. We are protecting both the environment and the sublimely comfortable, memorable experiences our guests have come to know and love.

We are proud to meet the standard set for all Crowne Plaza Hotels and Restaurants throughout the United States. Every day, we see the power of this effort, as we get comments and encouragement from our guests, suppliers and partners and as we continue to see tremendous interest in what we are doing.

By choosing to be our guest, you are part of something truly meaningful.

Crowne Plaza Green and Sustainable practices include:
 Cleaning Supplies: All rooms cleaned with environmentally friendly cleaning products
       Soy Inks: All in house promotional collateral is printed on recycled paper using soy based ink
       Recycled Paper: Property wide printing on recycled paper
       Organic Beverages: All complimentary lobby coffee is organic, shade grown and/or fair trade
       Towel/Linen Reuse: Guests have the opportunity to do their part to reduce energy and detergents required for daily washings
       Recycling: Back of house recycling programs address glass, bottles, paper, cardboard, etc.
       Energy Conservation: Back of house lighting and room lighting retrofitted and audited to ensure energy efficient bulbs are in place
       Water Conservation: Implementation and auditing of low flow systems for faucets, toilets, and showers
       Best Practices: At any hotel you may find environmental activities such as recycling of coat hangers, elimination of Styrofoam cups, paperless check-ins/outs, eco friendly dry cleaners, discounted hybrid car parking, and more…
       In-room recycling bins: Guests are encouraged to participate in reducing our environmental impact
       Donation programs: Instead of being thrown away, unused amenity bottles are donated and used by local charities

Our Top 10 Green Travel Tips

At the Crowne Plaza Portland - we take your stay, and the environment - seriously. We’ve gathered together the following top 10 Green Travel Tips for your reference.
1.      Walk & Ride: Make it a car-less vacation. Walk, ride a bike or hop on public transportation to get around. You’ll actually save money while experiencing more of the city.
2.      Bring a bag: Just like at home, bring a reusable bag for shopping!
3.      Tote a travel mug: Spare the landfills by carrying your own coffee mug or refill your water container.
4.      One soap at a time: Most hotels give multiple soaps that all do the same thing. Reduce waste by opening one at a time.
5.      Keep your shower short
6.      Shut off the water while brushing your teeth.
7.      When leaving the room, turn off the air conditioning, heat, television, lights or other electric devices.
8.      Reuse towels instead of having them changed daily. At the Crowne Plaza, hanging towels neatly signals you will reuse them. When in doubt, write a note for housekeeping.
9.      Recycle: The Crowne Plaza Portland provides in-room recycling bins for glass, plastic and paper. If you’re at a hotel with no recycling center, consider taking your empty bottles home to recycle.
10.     Taking home memories: Avoid disposable cameras - bring a digital one!

Holiday Party Special
Complimentary Room Rental and
Complimentary Overnight Guest Room
Event Must Be Booked Before 6/30/09

The Crowne Plaza
has prime dates available!
After your holiday party, don’t drive home, take the elevator home instead!
Discounted room rates Available
(Based on Availability when Booking)

For More Information Contact
Katie in Sales at
503.542.4268 or sales@cpportland.com

Waived Room Rental with a minimum F&B purchase if  booked by July 1, 2009.

For Events in April, May, November or December. Event Space Available Now

Out of Town Guest!
Book overnight guest rooms with us to!