With Portland’s often wet and unpredictable weather, an indoor event venue is often the safer choice, especially if an event is planned during the cold winter months. Portland has many indoor locations suitable to host events large and small. Here is a selection of locations that might fit your event.
Adrianna Hill Grand Ballroom
503-227-6285
918 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR
Adrianna Hill Grand Ballroom is an elegant 1901 Victorian ballroom that has a restored hardwood floor, balcony, stage, chandeliers and a beamed vaulted ceiling. The ballroom is the perfect setting for ceremonies, receptions, dances, parties, proms, corporate events and more. The ballroom can accommodate up to 350 guests. The stage allows space for bands, DJ’s and wedding ceremonies that can easily be viewed by all of the guests. Packages with catering are available.
The Benson Hotel
503-228-2000
309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
The historic Benson Hotel located in downtown Portland has two beautiful ballrooms that are the perfect setting for a wedding. The Benson has elegant banquet space, meeting rooms and group rooms to accommodate parties large and small for all sorts of events. The hotel also offers delicious catering.
Ecotrust Event Spaces
503-227-6225
721 NW 9th Avenue, Suite #200, Portland, OR
Located in the Pearl District, Ecotrust provides a unique setting for events with its vintage warehouse building and modern sophistication. Ecotrust is a great location for meetings, conferences, trade shows, parties, wine tastings, dinners, concerts and weddings. The Rooftop Terrace, the Conference Center and the Center for Architecture provide varied spaces for weddings and events. Ecotrust also has a network of caterers available to choose from to create the menu for any event.
Embassy Suites Portland
503-279-9000
319 SW Pine Street, Portland, OR
The Embassy Suites are located in the historic Multnomah Hotel in Downtown Portland. The Embassy has two ballrooms, elegant meeting and conference space, and a spacious mezzanine overlooking the grand lobby. The Embassy provides an ideal location for events of all sizes including weddings and corporate events. The Embassy also offers catering for any events.
Hilton Portland & Executive Tower
530-226-1611 / 921 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Oregon, United States 97204
The Hilton Portland and Executive Tower has rooms to accommodate parties of large and small. The Hilton provides and elegant setting for weddings and other events and the staff will assist to make every event the perfect occasion. Inclusive packages with catering are available.
The Laurelhurst Club
503-200-9545
3721 Southeast Ankeny St, Portland, Oregon 97214
The Laurelhurst Club is a great location to rent for parties of 60 to 140 people. The club has a fabulous building with a ballroom, a kitchen, an upstairs lounge with a balcony, and a curtained stage. There is also an outdoor area next to the club for outdoor ceremonies. Club rental includes 15 six foot tables, 175 Folding Chairs, white wooden curved wedding, mirrored revolving ball located in the center of the ballroom, and strings of tiny white ornamental lights, suspended from the ceiling.
The Polaris Hall
(503) 240-6088
635 North Killingsworth Court, Portland, OR 97217
Offering 4500 square feet of space for events, the Polaris Hall is an ideal venue for all sorts of events including wedding ceremonies, receptions, holiday parties, fund-raisers, and memorials. The venue has a lovely ballroom along with a bar, a café room that seats forty, a kitchen and a changing room.
The Old Church
503-222-2031
1422 SW 11th Avenue, Portland, OR
The Old Church is one of the oldest buildings in the Pacific Northwest. The church is available to rent for events such as weddings, concerts, plays and lectures. Wedding ceremony rentals include use of the organ, grand piano, candelabras, dressing areas, altar table, guest book table, gift table, kneeling beach and lectern. Fees also include a coordinator who will ensure the success of the event. Kinsman Hall, a Victorian Ballroom that is adjacent to the church, provides an ideal setting for receptions. The ballroom accommodates up to 200 guests.
The Tiffany Center
503-222-0703
1410 SW Morrison St, Portland, Oregon 97205
Built in 1928, the Tiffany Center is an elegant and historic event location for large weddings, dances, private parties, holiday parties, corporate meetings, seminars, theater productions, exhibits, fund-raising events, auctions, and political events. The venue has two ballrooms; The Crystal Room can accommodate up to 500 guests, and the Emerald Room can accommodate up to 975 seated people on the main floor or 650 dancing. Smaller meeting and conference rooms are also available.
World Trade Center
503-464-8688
121 SW Salmon Street, Building 2, Portland, OR
Located in downtown Portland, the World Trade Center offers a spectacular setting for special occasions such as weddings, parties and corporate events. The World Trade Center has over 14,000 square feet of event space on the Plaza Level including the Outdoor Plaza, Plaza Conference Room and Flags Room On the Mezzanine Level there is more than 5,700 square feet of event space including the Exhibit Space, the Mezzanines and the Oregon Room. There is an additional 8,000 square feet of event space on the bridge level including the Sky Bridge Terrace, the Auditorium, the Sky Bridges and the River Room. Amenities of the World Trade Center include event coordinators, a chef and staff, tables and table settings, cocktail bar and a convenient underground parking lot.
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