Library Assessment Conference

http://libraryassessment.org/travel/index.shtml

Lodging & Travel

LODGING

Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the following three hotels, within 10-15 minutes walking distance of the University of Washington Seattle Campus, at conference rates. To make reservations call, fax or email using contact information provided below. Please use “Library Assessment Conference” as the group name to ensure conference rates. For the University Inn and Watertown, you may make reservations by going to their websites and clicking on “Group Reservations.”

Please be aware, Washington State passed a smoking ban in 2005. As a result, many hotels are smoke-free including all of the conference hotels. Likewise, the University of Washington campuses are smoke-free. For more information visit the following website: http://www.ehs.washington.edu/psosmoking/

Most hotels provide some level of Internet access. Wireless internet access will be provided for conference participants while on the University of Washington campus. Many coffee shops in the area also provide free Internet access.

Conference Hotels

NOTE: HOTEL DECA IS SOLD OUT
Hotel Deca: http://www.hoteldeca.com/
$189/night
(Also has additional rooms at conference rates avail through 8/7 for those taking workshops.)
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
(800) 899-0251 / Fax: (206) 545-2103
reservations@hoteldeca.com

NOTE: UNIVERSITY INN IS SOLD OUT
University Inn: http://www.universityinnseattle.com/
35 rooms - $135-145/night, single occupancy (depending on room type); $10 each additional occupant
4140 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
(800) 733-3855 / (206) 632-5055 / Fax: (206) 547-4937
reservations@universityinnseattle.com

NOTE: WATERTOWN IS SOLD OUT
Watertown: http://www.watertownseattle.com
45 rooms - $160/night, single occupancy; $10 each additional occupant
4242 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, WA 98105
(866) 944-4242 / (206) 826-4242 / Fax: (206) 315-4242
reservations@watertownseattle.com

Alternative Hotels

There are plenty of hotels available in downtown Seattle at market rates with frequent buses to the University District. You can find a list of buses to the University with timetables and route maps here: http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/bus/neighborhoods/university_district.html.
The 71, 72, and 73 buses run EXPRESS service to the University on a regular basis.

You may also find rooms available at regular rates at the following nearby hotels:

The College Inn: http://www.collegeinnseattle.com
4000 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Silver Cloud Inn - University District : http://www.silvercloud.com/09home.htm
5036 25th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105

University Travelodge: http://www.ahoteldeal.com/UniversityTravelodge.html
4725 25th Ave. Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

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Family Resources

If you are traveling with children, there is a childcare equipment rental service available at Crybaby Comforts. We have no experience or affiliation with this company but are providing this information merely as a possible service to meet your travel needs.

TRAVEL

AIR

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is approximately 20 miles south of Seattle and offers the most flights into/out of the area.
From the Airport to the University District, multiple options including prices: http://www.portseattle.org/seatac/ground/groundrates.shtml#u

TRAIN

Amtrak serves Seattle; the King Street Station is just south of Downtown Seattle.