Seattle
Venue
The symposium will be held on the University of Washington campus in Seattle, mostly in the HUB Student Union building. Just north of downtown Seattle, the University of Washington campus occupies 684 acres bordering Lake Washington. The on campus conference headquarters, nearby restaurants, shops, and services are all within comfortable walking distance. See Campus map with the Student Union Building and University of Washington maps.
Hotel Lodging Suggestions
Guest rooms are available at the following hotels and motels. Please specify "ISWC" when making reservations. All rates are subject to state and local taxes of 15.6%. To be guaranteed special reduced rates, reserve your room prior to the dates listed below for each hotel.
| University Inn | Best Western University Tower |
| 4140 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, WA 98105 206-632-5055; 800-733-3855 |
4507 Brooklyn Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98105 206-634-2000; 800-899-0251 |
| Standard: $109; Deluxe: $119 Special rate deadline: September 5, 2002 Short walk west of the HUB; free parking; complimentary continental breakfast; non-smoking hotel. |
Single: $94; Double: $94 Special rate deadline: September 11, 2002 Walking distance to University of Washington HUB; view rooms; free parking and continental breakfast for registered guests. |
| Silver Cloud Inn-University District | Watertown Hotel |
| 5036 25th Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98105 206-526-5200; 800-205-6940 |
4242 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, WA 98105 206-826-4242; 866-944-4242 |
| King Room:$99 Special rate deadline: September 5, 2002 0.9 miles NE of the HUB (uphill walk or free shuttle to campus); indoor pool; near shopping; free parking; complimentary continental breakfast and newspaper. |
Single or Double: $139 Special rate deadline: September 5, 2002 Short walk west of the HUB; free parking; complimentary continental breakfast and morning newspaper; loaner bicycles, Ala cart program; high speed internet access, in-room safes accommodate laptops, microwaves, mini-refrigerators. |
Driving Directions to the University of Washington
Driving on I-5, take the NE 45th Street Exit and drive eastbound (towards the University of Washington) on NE 45th Street to 17th Avenue NE (approx. 1 mile). Turn right onto 17th Avenue NE. Continue to the entrance gatehouse (Gate 2). Daily parking permits will be available for $7.00 per day payable at the entrance gatehouse. Regulations require all government vehicles to pay the standard campus parking fees. Inform the gatehouse attendant you want to park in the Padelford parking garage. The attendant will be able to give you directions from the gatehouse to the parking garage. From the Padelford parking garage, you will proceed up the escalators to Stevens Way. Turn left, and proceed approximately 1/2 block and the HUB will be across Stevens Way.
Travel
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located 30 minutes south of campus. Airport shuttle services and taxis provide transportation between the airport and downtown hotels or the University area; tickets and information are available on the baggage claim level of the airport. (Link to Sea-Tac Airport web site)
Visitor parking is available on the UW campus for $7.00 per day.
Sea-Tac Airport Transportation Information
Vans service suggested for transportation between the airport and university area hotels and dorms or other locations not served by Grayline Airport Express.
telephone #: 206-622-1424 or 1-800-487-7433 Reservations
TYPE ONE WAY
U DISTRICTONE WAY
DOWNTOWN1st Guest $23 $21 2nd Guest $7* $6* Add'l Guests $7* $6* Children (under 12yrs) Free (one child per adult) Free (one child per adult) **Express car for 1-4 passengers (reservations required) $50 $45 *These fares are for additional guests traveling together.
**Express Car service is now offered by Shuttle Express. Private, door-to-door service in spacious Lincoln Towncars. Go to the Shuttle Express website for reservations.
Advance reservations from Sea-Tac Airport not necessary for Shuttle Express vans. Vans operate 24 hours daily.
Many local area hotels have special guest rates with Shuttle Express. Please contact Shuttle Express or hotel for details.
Taxi Services
Yellow Cabs
tel: 206-622-6500 Reservations
Sea-Tac Airport to University District $38 (estimate)
Sea-Tac Airport to downtown Seattle $32-34 (estimate)
Farwest Taxi
King County governs all taxi pricing. All taxi companies charge
the same amount: $1.80 start-up meter fee, $1.80 per mile, .50¢ a minute
at stop lights and traffic jams.
Helpful Links
Weather
Current weather forecast for Seattle.
Travel
Airlines< || Sea-Tac Airport || Amtrak || Auto Rental (QuickAID) || Metro Transit || Washington State Ferries
Seattle
The Canadian border is just two and one half hours away and the cities of Vancouver and Victoria are within easy traveling distance. You may want to plan a day to visit them. If you are planning a trip north of the United States border to Canada, consult your travel agent to obtain the proper visa if you are not a citizen of the United States.
