{"id":753,"date":"2022-07-21T13:39:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T13:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esa.org\/portland2023\/?page_id=753"},"modified":"2023-07-13T13:38:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T13:38:10","slug":"housing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/housing\/","title":{"rendered":"Housing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Benefits for ESA Attendees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-background-color has-background\">In an effort to provide affordable hotel room options, the Ecological Society of America has negotiated and contracted with hotels to provide discounted rates to ESA Attendees and Exhibitors. Book your hotel room reservation through ESA\u2019s official housing bureau to secure discounted rates. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group padding\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-accent-color has-text-color has-larger-font-size\"><strong>Reservation Deadline is Extended to MONDAY, JULY 24, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/book.passkey.com\/go\/2023ESA\">Make your reservation now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is it important that I make my reservation in the ESA block?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We had to sign contracts to guarantee that a certain number of our attendees will stay in the rooming block to get discounted rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/orange-train_x2000-1024x243.jpg\" alt=\"An orange street car stopped prepares to cross an intersection.\" class=\"wp-image-107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/orange-train_x2000-1024x243.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/orange-train_x2000-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/orange-train_x2000-768x182.jpg 768w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/orange-train_x2000-1536x365.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/orange-train_x2000.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy: Justin Katigbak, Travel Portland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How does ESA benefit when attendees use the hotel block?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>We are able to monitor attendance through our housing block. This enables us to plan, be better prepared and submit accurate event counts, all of which helps with cost-containment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our business value to a city is measured by a ratio between the total number of sleeping rooms booked inside our housing block and the amount of convention center space required. By booking inside the block, you can help maintain our strong business value, which is crucial to our negotiations with cities and cost-containment efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/orange-pink-train_x2000-1024x243.jpg\" alt=\"An orange and pink street car makes it way down the street.\" class=\"wp-image-109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/orange-pink-train_x2000-1024x243.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/orange-pink-train_x2000-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/orange-pink-train_x2000-768x182.jpg 768w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/orange-pink-train_x2000-1536x365.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/orange-pink-train_x2000.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy: Justin Katigbak, Travel Portland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile sponsor gold\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/eowilson_logo_cmyk_gray-copy-1024x338.png\" alt=\"Wilson Biodiversity Foundation logo.\" class=\"wp-image-2151 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/eowilson_logo_cmyk_gray-copy-1024x338.png 1024w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/eowilson_logo_cmyk_gray-copy-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/eowilson_logo_cmyk_gray-copy-768x253.png 768w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/eowilson_logo_cmyk_gray-copy-1536x507.png 1536w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/eowilson_logo_cmyk_gray-copy-2048x676.png 2048w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/eowilson_logo_cmyk_gray-copy-1200x396.png 1200w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/eowilson_logo_cmyk_gray-copy-1980x653.png 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-larger-font-size\" style=\"color:#cfc2ae;background-color:#2f261a\">e.o. wilson biodiversity foundation<\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Housing and rideshare forum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To help cut costs we created a forum for attendees to chat about possible ride to or room share in Portland, Oregon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/housing-and-ride-share\/\">rideshare and roomshare forum page<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>* you will need to register on this website to use the forum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile gold sponsor\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/logo-new.png\" alt=\"Official logo of New Phytologist Foundation features a blue and yellow globe with rays similar to a sun.\" class=\"wp-image-77 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/logo-new.png 661w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/logo-new-300x67.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse has-text-align-center has-background has-larger-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#82c9e0;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">New Phytologist Foundation<\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-subtle-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/crowne-plaza-portland_x640.jpg\" alt=\"A hotel lobby and bar.\" class=\"wp-image-2685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/crowne-plaza-portland_x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/crowne-plaza-portland_x640-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">Crowne Plaza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1441 NE 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Ave.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Single\/Double $204<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/courtyard-portland_x640.jpg\" alt=\"A modern hotel room with big screen and comfortable seating.\" class=\"wp-image-2681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/courtyard-portland_x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/courtyard-portland_x640-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown \/ Convention Center&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>435 NE Wasco Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Single\/Double $239<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-subtle-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hotel-portland.jpg\" alt=\"A hotel room with twin beds.\" class=\"wp-image-2682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hotel-portland.jpg 640w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hotel-portland-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">Hyatt Regency Portland&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NE Corner of 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Ave<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Single\/Double $259<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/king-doubletree_x640.jpg\" alt=\"A large, brightly lit, motel room.\" class=\"wp-image-2683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/king-doubletree_x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/king-doubletree_x640-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">DoubleTree by Hilton <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1000 NE Multnomah Street <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Single\/Double $214<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-background-color has-background\">Please note Portland City Occupancy Tax is currently<br>13.3% and the Tourism Improvement District Tax is 2% as of July 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ESA is not partnered with any 3<sup>rd<\/sup> party travel agencies. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Room reservations for the ESA Annual Meeting are handled directly with Connections Housing using the official above booking link.&nbsp; Phone, fax or email communications from any other company or organization, offering cut-rate housing for the ESA Annual Meeting or stating that they are a viable alternative are not affiliated with ESA or the conference in any manner. While it is not illegal for a travel firm or booking agent to solicit potential customers, it can be difficult to determine the legitimacy of offers from these organizations. Those who opt for alternatives to ESA negotiated rates may find themselves at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please report any unauthorized housing solicitations to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:meetings@esa.org?subject=Housing%20Scam%20for%202022%20Annual%20Meeting\">ESA Meetings.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-subtle-background-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-larger-font-size\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>How quickly will I receive a confirmation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will receive a confirmation by email within minutes (from email address:&nbsp;info@cvent.com). If you make changes to a reservation, you will receive an updated confirmation email. Please do not check with the hotel to confirm your reservation until after 8\/01\/2023, since they will not have your reservation in their system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>What is the hotel cancellation policy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid a cancellation fee of one night room plus tax, reservations must be canceled 72 hours prior to arrival. If you need assistance during the reservation process or if you have questions about the conference hotels, please contact the Connections Housing via one of the following methods:<br>Hours: Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM PST.<br>Phone: 1-702-659-9510<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:TravelPortland@connectionshousing.com\">TravelPortland@connectionshousing.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile sponsor silver\" style=\"grid-template-columns:28% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ORAU_Logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2641 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center sponsor silver has-subtle-background-color has-text-color has-background has-large-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#1d4f91\">Oak Ridge Associated Universities<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Benefits for ESA Attendees In an effort to provide affordable hotel room options, the Ecological Society of America has negotiated and contracted with hotels to provide discounted rates to ESA Attendees and Exhibitors. Book your hotel room reservation through ESA\u2019s official housing bureau to secure discounted rates. 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