Travel Information
Conference Hotel
Conference Hotel: The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel 
Address: 157 High Street, Portland, Maine 04401
Phone: 1.207.775.5411
Hotel features are:
Originally opened in 1927 as the Eastland Park Hotel, our hotel is immaculately restored while maintaining its rich beauty. In our New England town, you can explore the seafood restaurants and unique shops in Old Port, and admire river and mountain views at Western Promenade. Afterwards, lounge in luxury in our accommodations, where our contemporary style is united with modern amenities such as LCD TVs and workstations. When it’s time to indulge, revel in the convenience of our 24-hour room service, and savor American bites and hand-crafted cocktails at our top floor bar and lounge. Experience a state of relaxation at Artne Spa, and work up a sweat at our Westin WORKOUT® Fitness Studio. At The Westin Portland Harborview, escape the ordinary.
Please use this link to book your group rate.
Alternative Hotel Options
In the event that the conference hotel is completely booked for a portion of your visit to Portland, please consider this list of hotels in close proximity to the conference.
Conference organizers have reserved a block of rooms at the Courtyard By Marriot, a leisurely walk from both conference venues, for conference attendees. The rate for Saturday is $169.
- Please book using this link: Courtyard By Marriott – 321 Commercial Street, Portland, ME (0.5 miles from the Westin)
Other alternative hotel options:
- Aloft – 379 Commercial Street, Portland, ME (0.5 miles from the Westin)
- Hyatt Place – 433 Fore Street, Portland, ME (0.6 miles from the Westin)
- Portland Harbor Hotel – 468 Fore Street, Portland ME (0.6 miles from the Westin)
- Portland Regency Hotel – 20 Milk Street, Portland, ME (0.7 miles from the Westin)
- Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront – 65 Commercial Street, Portland, ME (0.9 miles from the Westin)
Conference Venues
Morning Keynote Sessions
Merrill Auditorium (external link) — 20 Myrtle Street, Portland, ME 04101
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Westin Portland Harborview (external link) — 157 High Street, Portland, ME 04101
Portland Museum of Art (external link) — 7 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
*Bus Service available between the hotel and auditorium during the morning sessions.
Travel Options
Airport
Portland International Jetport — 1-207-772-0690
Served by: American, Cape Air, Delta, Elite, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Sun County and United.
Please note: There is no shuttle from the airport to the hotel. You will need to use Lyft, Uber, or a taxi. Alternatively, you can take the number five bus from the airport to the Forest Ave. and Congress St. stop next to the Westin Portland Harborview Hotel.
Driving Directions:
From the North or South: Take I-295 to Exit 6A (Forest Ave.). At the exit take a slight right onto State St. Go straight through the light up the hill. Then almost at the top of the hill turn left onto Deering St. Then Turn left onto High St. The hotel and parking garage will be on your right.
Parking:
Overnight guests will be charged a parking fee with the room fee and will park next to the hotel. For day conference attendees, there is parking by the hour in the garage adjacent to hotel, first come, first served. There are additional city garages and lots nearby (rates differ at each). On-street parking on Sunday is free.
Alternative Travel Options:
Boston Logan International Airport — 1-800-235-6426
Concord Coach Lines — 1-800-639-3317