Liked: It was a great concert; seating was good; staff were helpful to locate our seats.
Disliked: Yes, the speakers blocked the two big screens, so you could barely see them - which was super disappointing, as we were sitting far away, and then couldn’t really see the screens either- they should move them. Also the staff serving food and alcohol didn’t know about the cash to Visa card machines - we had read that there were some but then when we asked a staff member - they said no idea, only card accepted. I later found one, with no help but we had already charged our mc which gets expensive as we were out of town and brought mostly cash. The customer service man was super nice and helpful.

Good concert venue.

Liked: Pearl Jam rocked.
Disliked: Drunk idiots.

Liked: Fire; laser lights; tethered flying; Pink.
Disliked: None.

If you like basketball the Moda Center definitely accommodates all aspects of the game. The food and drink options were abundant, as was the entertainment between plays. The center is easily accessible by transit or in walking distance from most hotels downtown. I appreciated the security measures taken at the front as well.

Liked: The basketball game itself was exciting, as was all of the entertainment. The ushers were incredible; so helpful and accommodating. Very child friendly.

Convenient location to motel.

Liked: Great basketball game.
Disliked: Nothing.

We went to see Foo Fighters. We were in section 303 which should not have had people there. We could not see the video screens behind the band. The sound quality was so distorted we could not understand David Grohl speaking to us nor could we hear the music when they started so that we could tell which song was coming up. We left early. We will never go to MODA again to see a band.

Disliked: Poor sound quality.

Overall a very good venue.

Liked: Easy to navigate; concessions on every level; even nosebleed sections were good for a Blazer game.
Disliked: Concession prices.

I attended the Women of Faith conference October 5-6 2012. It was very close to our hotel (Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown-Convention Center).

Liked: Close to many hotels. Easy to get around inside.
Disliked: Food prices are very over-priced. Not enough leg room in rows of seats.

Got trapped in Widmer Tap room. Didn't realize entry in there meant entry to the arena. So, we got stuck drinking $9 beer and couldn't leave. Fantastic arena, and great show - "The Wall" performed by Roger Waters.

Liked: Great arena.
Disliked: Expensive beer.

If you're looking for Moda Center hotels that are in the best place for nightlife, these hotels are definitely worth checking out:

The Hoxton Portland

The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center

Our best Moda Center hotels that are within a short walk can be found below:

Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center

Courtyard Portland Downtown / Convention Center

Hotel Eastlund BW Premier Collection

These hotels near Moda Center are booked most frequently on ConcertHotels.com:

Courtyard Portland Downtown / Convention Center

Crowne Plaza Hotel Portland-Downtown Convention Center an IHG Hotel

Inn at the Convention Center

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