General Info & Transportation

What to Wear

Attire will be business casual for all events.  Keep in mind that hotel meeting rooms are notoriously cool. 

Business Casual Dress Definitions
Men
- Khaki slacks or chinos, oxford shirts, collared golf shirt, sport coat or blazer, sweaters and vests, ties optional, no blue jeans. 

Ladies - More latitude in outfits with the addition of pants and sweaters, pant suits, skirts and cardigans, lower heels and brighter colors, no blue jeans. 

Airline Service: Seattle is served by Seattle-Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA). The airport is 11 miles from our hotel. The airport is served by Air Canada, AirTran, Alaska, American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Horizon, jetBlue, Midwest, Northwest, Southwest, United, US Airways, and Virgin America.

Travel and Transportation

Space Needle at DawnAmtrak: The Seattle Amtrak station (303 South Jackson St.) is 1.4 miles (8 minutes) from the hotel.  Seattle is served by the Amtrak Cascades (Eugene to Vancouver), Coast Starlight (L.A. to Seattle), and Empire Builder (Chicago to Seattle) trains.  All three routes are renowned for their spectacular views and stunning scenery. Check the Amtrak website for schedules and fares.

Shuttle: The hotel is 11 miles from the Seattle-Tacoma Int'l Airport. Shuttle service is supplied from 5:00am to 11:00pm by Gray Line's Downtown Airporter Service, departing every 30 minutes for $11.00 (one-way) or $18.00 (round-trip). Call 800-426-7532 or 206-624-5077 for more details. You can also make reservations online by clicking on this link.

Rental Cars: Nine rental car companies have counters in the baggage claim area, with five of them offering on-site cars, and the remaining four offering courtesy shuttles to Pike Place Marketthe off-site car lots. (Be sure to check hotel parking rates below.)

Taxis are readily available outside at baggage claim and the cab fare will be approximately $35 one way. 

Parking: Valet parking is available for $39 per day.  Self-parking is $36 per day.  Both parking options provide in and out privileges.

Weather: The Seattle climate is quite enjoyable and August is mostly rain-free, with pleasantly warm days reaching into the upper-70s and evening temps in the upper 50s.

Dining Guide

To view some of the numerous dining options near the hotel, including a wide variety of food styles, click here.