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Hotel & Travel 2008
Host Hotel Sheraton Seattle HotelPlease call the hotel directly to make your hotel arrangements and state that you are with the Western Arts Alliance when making your reservation. The conference block is SOLD OUT at the $159 rate, although there are a few nights available at this rate. Delux Rooms for $179 have been added to the block. Please call for reservations.
Find a Roommate If you are looking for a roommate to share your hotel room, call or email staff at 503-274-4729. WAA keeps a list to help you connect with potential roommates. Be sure to give your criteria- for example, only a female, non-smoking, early riser, or anything specific that will help match you up.Seattle Maps & City Information Click here to go to the Seattle's Online Visitors Center where you can find out more about this diverse and creative city.Airport Shuttle The Airporter Shuttle to the SheratonPicks up on the baggage claim level under the door '00'. The shuttle comes every 1/2 hour on the hour so you won't need to call. The cost is $18 cash for a round trip ticket. Driving directions to the Sheraton From: Seattle-Tacoma International AirportTravel time thirty minutes From SEA, head SOUTH on International Blvd. Turn RIGHT and merge onto WA-518 E via the ramp to I-405/1-5/Seattle/Tacoma. Take the exit on the LEFT onto 1-5 N toward Seattle. Take exit 165 on the LEFT for Seneca Street. Turn RIGHT at 6th Ave. From: Portland International Airport Three hours travel time. From PDX, head WEST. Turn LEFT toward NE Airport Way. Slight LEFT at Airport Way. Turn LEFT to merge onto 1-205 N toward Seattle. Enter Washington. Take the exit onto I-5 N. Take exit 165 on the LEFT for Seneca Street. Turn right at 6th Ave.
Standard Parking Bruce Caplan's Parking Imperial Parking Ltd U Park System Accessibility All sessions at the WAA Conference are accessible to people with disabilities. The commons will span three floors of the Hotel with ramps and ADA Accessible Elevators connecting all areas. You can find ADA Accessible Elevator symbols on the floor plan.The Hotel is spacious and events may be rather far apart for some with mobility issues. Call the WAA staff at 503-274-4729, or the Hotel at 206-287-5508, before the conference if you have concerns or need special assistance of any kind at the conference. Climate and Dress The temperature in Seattle in early September can range from a low of 53 degrees to a high of 65 degrees on average. Business casual attire is appropriate for all WAA activities. Please be reminded that the Hotel temperatures can fluctuate so a light sweater or jacket might be appropriate.Depending on your daily activities, comfortable walking shoes are suggested for activities near and around the Sheraton property. |
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