Lodging/Carpooling for Portland & Ashland

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Portland Local Residence Lodging [Back to Top]

Two blogs have been created to help Portland guests and residences connect with one another (see links below). Please go to the appropriate blog to see if there are offers or requests that meet your need. If not, post your own request or offer by following the instructions given there.

Portland Hotels [Back to Top]

The 3 hotels listed below are a few blocks from all workshops and fom most milongas. Taxi to the remaining milongas $5-$15: City map of hotels, venues, and restaurants.

  • Jupiter Hotel, 800 E Burnside (1-877-800-0004). Map. Exciting, affordable boutique hotel offering cutting edge musical entertainment. The hip Doug Fir Restaurant & Lounge open 21/7, offers room service and fantastic blackberry cosmopolitans. Mana Massage rocks and rolls tired muscles while Ivy Studio provides the latest relaxed fashion statements. Call or check web for reservations
  • ThriftLodge, 949 E Burnside (503-234-8411 or 1-800-525-9055) Map. Special tango rates: $67-$72
  • Executive Lodge, 1415 NE Sandy Boulevard (503-234-0316) Map. Special tango rates: $62-$70
  • Many attendees have gotten great prices ($25-$50) using www.priceline.com for quality hotels in downtown Portland--only a couple of miles away.
  • Additional hotels that are a bit further away
  • Enterprise Car Rental, 611 E Burnside (530-230-1212) Map.

Portland Carpooling [Back to Top]

A blog has been created to help drivers and riders from other cities who wish to attend a Portland Tango Festival connect with one another. Please check out this blog to see if there are offers or request that meet your need. If not, post your own blog by following the instructions given there.

Ashland Local Residence Lodging [Back to Top]

Two blogs have been created to help Ashland guests and residences connect with one another (see links below). Please go to the appropriate blog to see if there are offers or requests that meet your need. If not, post your own request or offer by following the instructions given there.

Ashland Hotels and B&B's [Back to Top]

Three great resources for finding accomodations in Ashland are Orbitz, Ashland's Bed & Breakfast Network and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Website. In addition you might try:

  • As You Like It Guest-room. Spacious and clean. Owner provides fresh baked biscotti, Dagoba chocolate, organic coffee and teas, and a warm comfortable bed with lovely sheets. (541) 488-0499
  • Ashland Commons. Patio with mountain views, off-street parking, on-site laundry, cable TV, wireless. $25/night per person-shared room. $35-$45/night per person private room. (541) 482-6753; cell: (541) 292-4484       
  • Ashland Hostel. 150 N Main. 5-minute walk to downtown. $28/night for dorm rooms and $36/night for private room. (541) 482-9217
  • Ashland Motel. Outdoor pool. Close to grocery store. 1145 Siskiyou Blvd. 1.5 miles (drive or walk) to downtown.
  • Cederwood Inn Motel. 1801 Siskiyou Blvd. 1.5 miles (drive or walk) to downtown. Ask for Tango Fest Rate. (541) 488-2000.
  • Columbia Hotel. 262 1/2 East Main St. Located in the heart of downtown Ashland, this is a small friendly hotel with traditional European style of innkeeping . (541) 482-3726.
  • EconoLodge of Ashland, 50 Lowe Road. Just off I-5 and about 10-minute drive to downtown and/or wineries. Free WiFi and breakfast. $71/double. (541) 482-4700
  • La Quinta Inn & Suits, 434 S Valley View Road. Just off I-5 and about 10-minute drive to downtown and/or wineries. Free WiFi and breakfast. $132/Double. Ask for Tango Fest Rate. (541) 482-6932.
  • Lotus Springs Guest Loft. Newly renovated loft 15 minute walk from downtown with 2 bedrooms, full bath, living room, breakfast bar, dining area and a fully-equipped kitchen. Sleeps 6 people. Two day minimum. (541) 488-5253
  • the Peerless Hotel, 243 4th St. Luxurious guest rooms with antique furnishings and hand painted motifs in restored 1900's boarding house. Located a few blocks from festival headquarters. (541) 482-1082.
  • SchoolHouse Retreat and Cultural Center in Talent. 10 minute drive from Ashland. Five bedrooms and small dance floor for practicing. $110 single, $135 double includes continental breakfast. Two day minimum. email or phone (541) 535-6350.

Ashland Carpooling [Back to Top]

A blog has been created to help drivers and riders from other cities who wish to attend an Ashland Tango Festival connect with one another. Please check out this blog to see if there are offers or request that meet your need. If not, post your own blog by following the instructions given there.

Also, Shaun has created a rideshare program from the Bay Area (round-trip is only $70/person). Click below for schedule and contact information.

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