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Thank you all for the advice. We are thinking it would be best to get a taxi to a hotel near the pier.  Maybe one that is walkable to the pier.  If we were to take a taxi, would there be available taxi’s waiting outside or would we need to call to get one that time of the evening (11:00pm)?

Looking for advice on the best hotel location after arriving by Amtrak from Portland, Oregon.  According to the Amtrak schedule the only train that departs Portland to Vancouver arrives @ 11:00pm.  I have read trip advisor reviews and it appears the station is not in the best part of town. I am concerned with safety that time of the night so I was hoping someone could guide me on what would be the best option for choosing a hotel. Is there a hotel near the station or is it best to get a hotel near the cruise terminal since we will be boarding Carnival Spirit for a Hawaiian cruise the following day?  I did see there was a sky train that could be used but again concerned about safety that time of the evening. We are two 60ish people who are able bodied. 

Thank you scottca075.  Interesting that Hotels.com shows a six minute walk.  We are good with 12 minutes however.  I see from the map that the Wyndham Bayside is closer.  Might have to check that out as well.  As long as they allow pedestrians to enter the port area that will be our choice.  We will just have to figure out the best path to take. 

My hubby and I are on the Miracle for the 1/6/2020 cruise and are staying at the Best Western Plus Bayside. The hotel information says it is about a six minute walk to the pier.  We are trying to decide whether to walk or take the shuttle provided.  I have never been to this port so wondering if you can just walk into the port area?  We have never stayed this close and not sure if it is feasible to walk into a port area.  Anyone ever successfully done this?