Travel and Lodging

August is a fantastic time to visit the Pacific Northwest. Portland in August is a gorgeous city with plenty of greenery and a lack of humidity that will keep you comfortable. There is plenty of lodging around the city and we're hoping to contract with a conference hotel so stay tuned!

Join us at Portland State University's Smith Memorial Student Union Third Floor, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201(enter on the Broadway side) this summer for a warm, community and free software filled gathering.

Here are some options for lodging in the area

The Hotel Zags
Hotel Zags is only a few short blocks from the Smith Memorial Building and is offering a rate of $109 for a King room. This rate is only available until July 12th. Click this for the discount rate: Fossy Conference Booking Link, and if you are arriving early or staying a few extra days, you can reach out to the Group Sales Manager at Edwin.Martinez@thehotelzags.com

University Place Hotel
Owned and operated by Portland State University, University Place Hotel has a rate of only $113 plus tax (16%) with continental breakfast included in the rate. Parking is $3 per hour and $13 overnight. However, this rate is only good until June 30, after which the prices will be at the best available rate. To reserve a room at University Place, call 503-221-0140 and request the "Fossy" block.