Need a little help in Portland, Oregon

[Bill Mattocks]

My sister needs to take her hubby to OHSU hospital in Portland, Oregon from August 30 to September 9. They need a hotel that is a) close to the hospital, b) close to public transportation and c) does not cost a fortune.

She does know how to use Google and I've turned her on to www.tripadvisor.com, but if anyone here has any first-hand suggestions that they could pass along, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks!

 

[Empty Hands]

There is easy access along an express bus route along Highway 10 in Raleigh Hills. The other easy bus access is from downtown. Unfortunately, it's been more than 7 years since I lived there, so I can't recommend a specific hotel.

I earned my Masters from OHSU, and my wife had to go through extended surgery and attendant complications there. He will be in good hands.

 

[Carol]

Never been to Portland so I can't recommend something personally. But I'm guessing OHSU has a rather large hospital. Personally I wouldn't rule out calling the hospital and asking for suggestions...the hospital likely has arrangements for a discount rate with hotels in the area much like corporate organizations do.

Good luck to everyone...hope everything goes as well as possible :asian:

 

[Ironcrane]

Ok, here's what I found. Even though I live in this area I don't know Hotels very well. But this hotel here is right next to OHSU.

http://www.portland.com/portland/lodging/the-inn-at-marquam-hill/

The #8 buss line runs fairly often through OHSU, though it's usually crowded. And around 4:00-5:00 in the evening it's slowed down a lot by the traffic jam of everyone getting off work.

But if that turns out to be to expensive, you can take a look at the others I found on the other map. The Hilton, Modera, and Portland Inn I believe are the closest to the 8 buss line in downtown.

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=serp&q=hotel portland oregon downtown 97201&um=1&ie=UTF-8&

 

[Bill Mattocks]

Thanks! I am going to get that info to my sister right away. Very kind of you!

 

[jks9199]

Lots of hospitals today -- especially if they've got a reputation for a certain treatment or procedure -- have someone on staff who specializes in helping the families of patients with these sorts of issues. It's a good idea to talk to the hospital or doctor's office about it.