Travel Information
Hotels
The NCSS Housing Bureau will open in March. The information posted here is for planning purposes. Do not contact the hotels.
NCSS has room blocks with discounted rates at four downtown Seattle hotels, all less than three blocks from the Washington State Convention Center, and all offering free in-room Internet for all NCSS attendees.
To receive the group-discounted rates, please reserve your room through the NCSS Seattle Housing Bureau when it opens in March; do not call the hotels directly. These rates will not be honored.
| 1. Sheraton Seattle Hotel | 2. Grand Hyatt Seattle | 3. Hyatt at Olive 8 | 4. Red Lion on Fifth Avenue | |
| Room Rate (not including 15.6% tax and $2 Seattle Tourism Assessment Fee) | $199 single $199 double $227 triple $242 quad |
$199 single $224 double $249 triple $274 quad |
$199 single $224 double $249 triple $274 quad |
$149 single $149 double $169 triple $189 quad |
| Distance to Convention Center | 1/2 block | 1 block | 1.5 blocks | 2.5 blocks |
| Parking Rate per night | Valet only $36 | Valet $34 Self $28 |
Valet only $34 | Self $36 |
| Wireless Internet access | Complimentary for NCSS attendees A $10.95/night value |
Complimentary for NCSS attendees A $9.95/night value |
Complimentary for NCSS attendees A $10/night value |
Complimentary for NCSS attendees |
| Restaurants | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Business Center | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Exercise Facilities | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pool | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Coffee Maker | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Iron & Ironing Board | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Air and Rail Travel
NCSS has arranged for discounted air and rail travel to Seattle for conference attendees. Call NCSS-designated providers toll free or go online and use the following codes to receive discounts off even the lowest promotional fares. Restrictions may apply.
• Air Canada (www.aircanada.com) Promotion code: Q4P7E391
• Alaska Airlines (800-445-4425; www.alaskaair.com) Meeting fare code: ECMG498
• Delta Airlines (800-xxx-xxxx; www.delta.com) Meeting fare code: XXXX
• United Airlines (800-521-4041; www.united.com) Meeting ID: 590MG
• Virgin America (www.virginamerica.com) Promo Code: MCNCSSSEA
• Amtrak (800-872-7245 or your local travel agent) Convention Fare Code: X43J-943
Airport Transportation
Shuttle Service
NCSS has partnered with Shuttle Express/Downtown Airporter to provide discounted rates for transportation to and from Sea-Tac Airport and major downtown hotels, including the Sheraton Seattle and Grand Hyatt. To make your reservation, click here
Light Rail
Light rail service is available from Sea-Tac Airport to downtown Seattle. The SeaTac/Airport Station is connected to the fourth floor of the airport garage. Trains arrive and depart on the platform level of the station. The covered, level walkway to the airport terminal is one level down on the mezzanine. The well-lit walkway is separated from the main area of the garage and directional signs point the way to the main terminal skybridge.
Take the Central Link to its terminus at Westlake Station at 5th Avenue and Pine Street, just three blocks from the Washington State Convention Center. The one-way fare is $2.75 for the 40-minute ride.
For more information go to www.soundtransit.org
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