StayAreasIs Lloyd District a good place to stay in Portland?
Yes, if you're here for a convention, a game or a concert. Rooms are good value and MAX trains are excellent, but there's little nightlife.
Stay here if
- Convention visitors
- Basketball and concert fans
- Budget travellers
Look elsewhere if
- You want restaurants and bars outside the door
- You want a lively neighbourhood
- You're here for the sights
Hotels in Lloyd District
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Staying in Lloyd District
The Lloyd District is the most convenient place to stay in Portland for a convention, a Trail Blazers game or a concert. The Oregon Convention Center and the Moda Center are a short walk apart, and MAX trains run to downtown in about 5 minutes and to the airport in about 30.
The area is mostly offices, hotels and big venues. The convention centre's twin glass spires are a Portland landmark, Lloyd Center mall has an ice rink, and the Eastbank Esplanade, a short walk away, gives a lovely riverside walk with views of the downtown skyline and its bridges.
The downside is that there's little character or nightlife. Restaurants are mostly in the hotels or along NE Broadway, the streets are quiet in the evening, and you'll need the MAX or a rideshare for most of Portland's best food and bars.
What makes the Lloyd District worth considering is value and convenience. Rooms often cost less than downtown, the trains are excellent, and event venues are on the doorstep. For a conference or a game, it's the practical choice.
Getting around
- Oregon Convention Center8walk
- Lan Su Chinese Garden9transit
- Portland Saturday Market11transit
- Powell's City of Books12transit
- Moda Center12walk
- Pioneer Courthouse Square14transit
- Portland International Airport (PDX)35
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Is Lloyd District a good area to stay in Portland?
Yes, if you're here for a convention, a game or a concert. Rooms are good value and MAX trains are excellent, but there's little nightlife. It suits convention visitors, basketball and concert fans and budget travellers.
How much does a hotel in Lloyd District cost?
A typical double is around $140 a night at a budget hotel, $150 mid-range and $220 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lloyd District?
About 35 minutes door to door: MAX Red Line from the airport to the Convention Center station.
How far is Lloyd District from the main sights?
Door to door from Lloyd District: Oregon Convention Center 8 minutes on foot, Lan Su Chinese Garden 9 minutes, Portland Saturday Market 11 minutes and Powell's City of Books 12 minutes.