Priceline Hotel: Construction Issue regarding Hotels at the Llyod Center

[jechow]

There appears to be ample 3* hotels in the Llyod Center area going for about $50 per night during August. I think this is a great deal but I worried about the streetcar construction and the corresponding gridlock. Does anyone know or experienced commuting problems around this area?

BTW, I planning to see the Oregan Zoo, Kids museum and Woodburn Outlet. All of these sites would require crossing a bridge relative to a Lloyd Center hotel.

Thanks

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

I'd give a few hotels in the zone a call and ask if/how the construction is effecting things (both at the hotel you're calling as well as to your destination). Are you considering canceling this trip if the construction/traffic is an issue or are there other zones which would still be convenient for your plans and take you a different route to the locations on your itinerary? (and avoid the construction)

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Let us know how you'd like to proceed and we'll advise accordingly.

[QuackAttack]

I happen to work in the district and can tell you that the streetcar construction is only having a minimal impact on traffic. The only backups are happening on the north/south major arterials (NE Grand & NE MLK) and those are only happening Monday-Friday during work hours (8am-4pm). However, the Broadway Bridge is closed for the next couple of months for repair work but there are still a number of other nearby bridges you can utilize to get to the westside. Far from any gridlock.

Enjoy your visit.