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# GameStorm 28 2026 (Doubletree by Hilton Portland): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /hotels

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/gamestorm-tabletop-convention
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/gamestorm-tabletop-convention/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/gamestorm-tabletop-convention/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/gamestorm-tabletop-convention/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/gamestorm-tabletop-convention/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/gamestorm-tabletop-convention/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/doubletree-by-hilton-portland-portland-or

- **Dates:** Mar 26–29, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Doubletree by Hilton Portland (https://conventions.com/venues/doubletree-by-hilton-portland-portland-or)
- **Attendance:** 1,200+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 66+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official GS28 Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Gaming & Interactive Media
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/gamestorm-tabletop-convention/hotels

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
GameStorm 28 brings 1,200+ B2B professionals and buyers in Gaming & Interactive Media to Doubletree by Hilton Portland in Portland, OR (Mar 26–29, 2026). GameStorm utilizes the entire 30,000 sq ft of meeting space at the Doubletree Lloyd Center for its annual tabletop gaming convention, consistently drawing over 1,000 attendees. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Guardian Games, Steve Jackson Games, Cloud Cap Games, Red Castle Games.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Guardian Games** (guardian-games.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Main Ballroom Booth #1
- **Steve Jackson Games** (sjgames.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Booth #5
- **Cloud Cap Games** (cloudcapgames.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #12
- **Red Castle Games** (redcastlegames.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #14

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Gaming & Interactive Media Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Software, Cloud & AI Executive Outlook • Gaming & Interactive Media Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Guardian Games** (Gold (Main Ballroom Booth #1) — Gaming & Interactive Media): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Steve Jackson Games** (Silver (Booth #5) — Gaming & Interactive Media): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Cloud Cap Games** (Exhibitor (Booth #12) — Gaming & Interactive Media): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Red Castle Games** (Exhibitor (Booth #14) — Gaming & Interactive Media): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Hilton Portland Downtown** (undefined) — ~$360/nt show week vs. ~$255/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$237/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hyatt Regency at the Oregon Conv Center** (undefined) — ~$290/nt show week vs. ~$206/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Doubletree by Hilton Portland** (undefined) — ~$290/nt show week vs. ~$203/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **El Gaucho Portland** (Steak House, $$$$) — 3-min walk / cab on 319 SW Broadway · Capacity: 16–120 Guests (Private Boardrooms & Main Salon) · Min: $4,500 – $25,000+ F&B Min
- **OX Restaurant** (Argentinian Restaurant, $$$$) — 5-min walk (2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd) · Capacity: 20–160 Guests (Wine Cellar PDR & Full Buyout) · Min: $5,500 – $32,000+ F&B Min
- **RingSide Steakhouse** (Steak House, $$$$) — 6-min walk (2165 W Burnside St) · Capacity: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) · Min: $3,800 – $18,500+ F&B Min
- **Portland City Grill** (American Restaurant, $$$) — 7-min walk / cab (111 SW 5th Ave 30th Floor) · Capacity: 30–250 Guests (Two-Story Reception & Full Buyout) · Min: $6,500 – $38,000+ F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at GameStorm 28 in Portland?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at GameStorm 28 (Doubletree by Hilton Portland, Portland) typically runs $10,200–$12,800 all-in when factoring raw booth space, drayage, electrical drops, and carpet. Exhibitors can lock our locally warehoused $3,995 Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ or compare 3 local Portland EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Doubletree by Hilton Portland for GameStorm 28?
Doubletree by Hilton Portland is surrounded by 2,038+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Hilton Portland Downtown. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Portland is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.