Portland Airport
2010 Best Airport
REGION: NORTH AMERICA
Runner-Up
In this section you will find some of the more entertaining comments, traveller airport reviews as well as our Portland Airport Guide with info on WiFi, lounges, facilities and services....and yes, even the names of some airport hotels in case you decide that sleeping in the airport is not for you!
Traveller Comments....
"This is definitely one of the better airports to get stuck in." (Sylvia)
"Absolutely wonderful. If I had to live in an airport, this would be the one." (Anton Sabo)
Recent Review
by afnaidel
PDX used to be one of the greatest airport to spend a night. I fly out of PDX at least once a year, and until last year, it was exactly as others have described. Free internet, good chairs to sleep, clean airport, etc.
However, lots of things have changed this year.
All the good things to do if you don't want to sleep are still here. Free internet (although I realized that the internet is slower compare to the past), a sandwich shop opened 24 hours, great restaurant to eat dinner (I love Stanford's!) still clean, etc.
But if you want to sleep, then it is bit harder than the past. There is playground for children near security checkpoint for gate D-E, so it is impossible to sleep due to sounds of children (I don't understand why there are children in airport at 1 A.M.... They don't look like travelers).
Even in the couch area near the security checkpoint for gate A-C, they start vacuuming around 12-1 A.M, so I couldn't sleep.
In addition, this chief of police department of Port of Portland (something like that) makes automated announcement every 10 minutes asking to be cooperative, even in 1-4 A.M. This woke me up repetitively when I was trying to sleep.
As a result, I gave up sleeping, and just enjoying free internet (and writing this review). I live in Eugene, OR, and I used prefer taking train to Portland and spend night in PDX, instead of using Eugene airport. But now, I'm reconsidering this habit.
I hope PDX goes back to what it was - one of the greatest airport to sleep in.
The last review for this airport was in 2012. Have you been there recently? Tell us about it!
Portland Airport Guide
Airport Lounges
- United Red Carpet Club Lounge
Located: Concourse E. Lounge Access / Rates: US$ 35-50 for a day pass - Delta Sky Club Lounge
Located: Concourse D. Lounge Access / Rates: US$ 50 for a day pass
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the Portland Airport does not appeal to you, there are hotels near the airport that offer
free airport shuttle....
Airport WiFi / Internet
Free wireless internet access is available in approx. 70% of the airport`s Main level, which includes most gates, the Oregon Market and food court, and lobby areas near the north and south security checkpoints. Connect to the `flypdx`network.
More Services, Facilities and Things to Do at the Airport
- Luggage Storage / Lockers
No storage facilites are available - Showers
There are no showers at this airport. - Food
Landside: The Oregon Market Food Court offers many dining options landside, only the Beaverton Bakery is open 24 hours. Option dining options include: Beach Shack, Beaches Restaurant, Coffee People, Flying Elephants Deli, Jamba Juice, Panda Express,
Airside: Big Town Hero, Caper's Cafe, Coffee People, Gustav's Pub & Grill, Laurelwood Brewing, Riverfront Cafe. - Car Rentals
Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz. Location: in the parking garage
Airport Hours
open 24 hours
Airport Transportation: Getting There
- TriMet MAX Light Rail - Connects downtown Portland, Beaverton, Clackamas, Gresham, Hillsboro and North/Northeast Portland with the Portland International Airport.
Boarding area: The station is located near the baggage claim area on the lower level
Hours: 4:58am - 11:49pm (Mon - Fri) and 5:04 am - 11:49 (Sat - Sun)
Duration: 38 min to downtown Portland
Fare: $ 2.35 - Taxis, shuttle buses and the usual means of transportation are also available.
Portland Travel Sites
- Portland Hotels - search for deals, check availability and read reviews
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Last Updated: 31 Oct 2010 | Sources: Portland International Airport
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