Welcome to Seattle
Before arrival
901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2900
Seattle, WA 98164
We recommend arriving at least 1.5-2 hours before your event to allow for travel time.
If you would like a conference room or office space, please contact the receptionist:
Eduardo Ramos
206-448-1330
wsuwest.recept@wsu.edu
Transportation
From the Airport (SEA)
Yellow Cab: 206-622-6500
20-45 min to downtown, 30-60 min to Bellevue. Airport to downtown: Metered, about $42-50. Downtown to airport: $40 flat rate.
Town Car or Limo:
“Ground Transportation” touch screen at baggage claim.
Link Light Rail:
Allow for an hour to get downtown. 1-way ticket $2.25-3. To get to WSU Downtown Seattle, take the Link to Pioneer Square Station, exit towards James St, turn right on James St, left on 4th, walk 3 blocks to Marion St, and 901 5th is on the right.
Around Town
Parking:
If driving, plan $20-35/day in parking.
App-based ride share:
Uber, Lyft, Sidecar: Download one of the apps, schedule a ride for trips between meetings.
Busing:
Visit metro.kingcounty.gov and click “Plan a Trip”. Download the “One Bus Away” App.
South Lake Union and First Hill Streetcars:
The South Lake Union Streetcar runs from Lake Union to Westlake, and the First Hill Streetcar runs from Capitol Hill to Pioneer Square. 1-way ticket $2.25.
Traffic Tips
Traffic varies based on time of day, so always check travel time to your event or meeting. Generally traffic flowing into the city is worst in the mornings, and out of the city is worst at the end of the work day. Thursdays are high-traffic days.
Visit wsdot.wa.gov or download WSDOT for traffic updates, or follow on Twitter @WSDOT.
520 Bridge fee: $3-$5.40 depending on time of day (if renting, you will get a bill from the rental company to pay toll); you can also sign up for a temporary Good to Go pass: wsdot.wa.gov/goodtogo.
Lodging
Hotel Vintage
1100 5th Ave
Reservations: 800-853-3914 Hotel: 206-624-8000
Renaissance Seattle Hotel
515 Madison St
206-583-0300
Seattle Marriott Waterfront
2100 Alaskan Way
Reservations: 800-453-8254
Hotel: 206-443-5000
Motif Seattle
1415 5th Ave
Reservations: 855-515-1144
Hotel: 206-971-8000
Hotel 1000
1000 1st Ave
206-957-1000
Sheraton Seattle Hotel
1400 6th Ave
Reservations: 888-627-7056
Hotel: 206-621-9000
The Westin Seattle
1900 5th Ave
Reservations: 888-627-8513
Hotel: 206-728-1000
W Seattle
1112 4th Ave
206-264-6000
Hotel Monaco Seattle
1101 4th Ave
Reservations: 800-715-6513 Hotel: 206-621-1770
Hyatt at Olive 8
1635 8th Ave
206-695-1234
RESTAURANTS
Ask Eduardo at reception for additional dining suggestions.
COFFEE
$ Cherry Street Coffee
various locations
$$ Cafe 5
(on the 5th floor, also good for lunch)
$$ 40th Floor Starbucks
at Columbia Tower 701 5th Ave
LUNCH
$ PhoCyclo
999 3rd Ave #1
$ Columbia Tower Food Court
701 5th Ave
$$ O’Asian (Dim Sum)
800 5th Ave
$$ McCormick’s Fish House & Bar
(pub style and seafood, also good for happy hour)
722 4th Ave
$$ Palomino Mediterranean
722 4th Ave (also good happy hour)
$$ Rock Bottom Brewery
1333 5th Ave (also good for dinner)
HAPPY HOUR AND DINNERS
$$ Sazarac (American)
1101 4th Ave
$$ Marcela’s Creole Cookery
106 James St
$$ RView (American)
515 Madison St, 28th floor of Renaissance Hotel
$$$ Wild Ginger (Asian fusion)
1401 3rd Ave
$$$ Purple Café and Wine Bar (American)
1225 4th Ave
$$$ RN74 (French/American)
1433 4th Ave
$$$$ Metropolitan Grill (steakhouse)
820 2nd Ave