Event Venues: PDX
March 1, 2010
Venue selection is an important decision to make when planning your auction and/or special appeal event. You want to find a space that is suitable for your group’s collective personality and size (remember the 3 W’s in our Auction Planning post). There are so many things to take into consideration when selecting where you will hold your auction. Do you want a blank canvas to build into something that is all-together your own, which can require bringing in your own rentals? Or do you prefer to have an all-in-one facility for your event (the all-inclusive resort of event venues)? There is no right or wrong decision overall; it truly has to do with the needs and goals of your organization.
Below is a list (that we will continue to add to as we hear back from venues in town) listed in alphabetical order with some of the basic information we feel may be of assistance to you as you plan your event:
525 SW Morrison Street | Portland, Oregon 97204
(503) 802-5370
PARKING: paid structure and street parking/valet available for $10 per car
CATERING: in-house
CAPACITY: Dining Room: 200 standing reception/140 banquet | East Deck & State Room: 125 standing reception | West Deck: 150 standing reception
ADA ACCESSIBLE: yes
{image from departure website}
{image pulled from departure website}
1000 NE Multnomah | Portland, Oregon 97232
PARKING: On-Site
CATERING: in-house
SIZE: Over 45,000 square feet of meeting & event space
CAPACITY: (contact venue)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: yes
{Image from doubletree website}
721 NW Ninth Avenue | Portland, Oregon 97209
(503) 467-0792
PARKING: some parking on-site and off-street parking
CATERING: preferred list
SIZE: contact venue for specifics
ADA ACCESSIBLE: yes
{photo from ecotrust website}
The Gerding Theater at the Armory
128 NW Eleventh Avenue | Portland, Oregon 97209
(503) 445-3824
PARKING: street parking and nearby structures
CATERING: exclusive catering list
SIZE: see rental info sheet HERE
CAPACITY: see rental info sheet HERE
ADA ACCESSIBLE: yes
{photo provided by the Gerding Theater}
view from above {photo provided by the Gerding Theater}
614 SW 11th Avenue | Portland, Oregon 97205
(503) 241- 2125
PARKING: street parking and nearby parking structures
CATERING: jakes catering
SIZE: contact venue
CAPACITY: up to 700 reception | 500 sit-down (smaller spaces also available)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: yes
{photo by holland studios}
5736 NE 33rd Avenue | Portland, Oregon 97211
(503) 288-3286
PARKING: on-site lot and street parking available
CATERING: in-house catering
CAPACITY: 112 banquet/120 reception
ADA ACCESSIBLE: yes
{photo provided by kennedy school}
101 N. Weidler, Portland, Oregon 97227
(503) 928-6437
PARKING: street parking only
CATERING: Preferred List
CAPACITY/SIZE: 14,000 square feet (3 spaces available – can be rented together or separate: The Great Room, The Club Room, The Mezzanine) Inquire with Left Bank Annex for more details.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: yes
{The Great Room at Left Bank Annex}
615 SE Alder | Portland, Oregon 97214
(503) 232-2759
PARKING: parking lot and street parking available
CATERING: in-house
CAPACITY: between 300 – 1100 people
ADA ACCESSIBLE:
{photo by Andie Petkus}
2701 NW Vaughn Street | Portland, Oregon 97210
(503) 228-7275
PARKING: free parking available in lot
CATERING: preferred list
CAPACITY: contact for details
ADA ACCESSIBLE: yes
{photo pulled from montgomery park website}
525 SW Morrison Sreet | Portland, Oregon 97204
(503) 222-9996
PARKING: paid parking structures
CATERING: in-house
CAPACITY: up to 540 banquet/800 standing reception (smaller spaces available also)
ADA ACCESSIBLE: yes
{image pulled from the nines website}
OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science & Industry)
1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97214
(P) 503-797-4671
PARKING: free on-site parking
CATERING: in-house
CAPACITY: banquet seating 750/standing reception 2,500
{photo from The Oregonian}
777 NE MLK Jr. Boulevard | Portland, Oregon 97232
(503) 235-7575
PARKING: underground paid parking available
CATERING: Aramark catering services
CAPACITY: between 250 to 3500 depending on your needs
ADA ACCESSIBLE: yes
{photo from "the portland times" news blog}
1200 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97205
(P): 503-306-5281 / Rachel Snow
PARKING: Paid street parking
CATERING: Preferred Catering List
The Plaza (outdoor)
SIZE: 2,500 sq. ft. Outdoor Space (tenting may be required)
CAPACITY: banquet seating 160/standing reception 250
Miller Pavillion (pictured above)
CAPACITY: banquet seating 140/standing reception 250
(photo courtesy of Oregon Historical Society)
(looking into the Miller Pavilion)
1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97205
PARKING: Paid street parking and nearby parking structure
CATERING: Vibrant Table Catering & Events
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes
Kridel Grand Ballroom
CAPACITY: banquet seating 560, standing reception 950
McDonald Grand Foyer (entry area to Kridel Grand Ballroom)
CAPACITY: reception 200
Fields Ballroom
CAPACITY: banquet seating 220/standing reception 400
Scott Foyer (entry area to Fields Ballroom)
CAPACITY: standing reception 200
Schnitzer Sculpture Court
CAPACITY: standing reception 300
Miller Overlook Gallery
CAPACITY: standing reception 100
Evan H. Roberts Sculpture Mall
CAPACITY: banquet seating 600/standing reception 1,500
Portland Classical Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett | Portland, Oregon 97209
(503) 228-8131
PARKING: street parking
CATERING: preferred list
CAPACITY: up to 300
ADA ACCESSIBLE: yes
{photo provided from garden website}
Post 419 in the Bison Building
419 NE 10th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232
SIZE: 13,000 sq. ft. – clean canvas event space
CAPACITY: banquet seating 500/standing reception 800
PARKING: ample street parking on evenings and weekends
ADA ACCESSIBLE: yes
{photo pulled from Bison Building website}
Union Station/Wilf’s Restaurant
800 NW 6th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97209
Portland, Oregon 97209
(503) 223-0070
CAPACITY: Station Lobby – 250-1000 | Rose Garden 20-400 (contact Wilf’s for more details)
PARKING: parking lots and street parking
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes
{Union Station & WIlf's Restaurant}
128 NE Russell, Portland, Oregon
SIZE: 3,500 sq. ft.
CAPACITY: 225 banquet seating/700 standing
PARKING: street parking
ADA ACCESSIBLE: yes; not including the upper balcony
{photo provided by wonder ballroom}
121 SW Salmon Street, 2WTC, Portland, Oregon 97204
PARKING: paid on-street parking & underground paid parking $4/hr
CATERING: in-house catering
ADA ACCESSIBLE? yes
Sky Bridge Terrace
SIZE: 4,560 sq. ft.
CAPACITY: banquet rounds 120 – 250/standing reception 200
{image provided by trade center website}
