Travel
Conference VenueBenaroya Hall
Casual Connect Seattle returns to Benaroya Hall for the 6th year. Downtown Seattle is compact with everything you need for the conference nearby.
Navigating The Conference Venues:
- Enter Benaroya Hall on the corner of 3rd and University. This will put you right in front of registration and the entrance into the main exhibition area (A on map).
- Enter the Triple Door at 3rd and Union (B on map), which is one block north of the main entrance to Benaroya Hall.
- From the Fairmont Hotel (C on map): walk straight west 2.5 blocks which will put you at 3rd and University the main entrance to Benaroya Hall (A on map).
Suggested Hotels
Fairmont Hotel is 1.5 blocks East of Benaroya Hall.
You may book your hotel room by either:
- Calling the hotel at +1 (206) 621-1700.
- The Fairmont Hotel is currently SOLD OUT
See below for more options - $229 Deluxe room - Free wired HSIA
Hotel rooms sold out quickly this year, please make your hotel reservations as quickly as possible. Use this search at kayak.com to find an affordable hotel near the venue. Please sort "near to far" as well as unselect the box that says "include hotels without prices". Another option is to use www.airbnb.com
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W Hotel is 1 block East then one block South of Benaroya Hall.
You may book your hotel room by either:
- Call the hotel at +1 (206) 264-6000.
- The W hotel is currently SOLD OUT
See below for more options - $210 single/double room
Hotel rooms sold out quickly this year, please make your hotel reservations as quickly as possible. Use this search at kayak.com to find an affordable hotel near the venue. Please sort "near to far" as well as unselect the box that says "include hotels without prices". Another option is to use www.airbnb.com
Car and Air Instructions
CAR From I-5 go North or South towards Seattle, take Union Street exit. Benaroya Hall will be on your left.
Parking is available at Benaroya Hall or the Hotel.
AIR Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport is 20 miles from the venue: a 20-30 minute journey by taxi.
TRAIN Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport is 20 miles from the venue: $2.75 and 35 minutes to Seattle by train.
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Detailed Travel Guide
Telephoning
For those traveling internationally, when dialing any number, hold down the "0" key on your cell phone to display the "+" then enter the country code. So, the hotel's number would be dialed as: +1 206 621-1700, Luke's number would be dialed as: +1 425 417-5241. The country for the United States it is 1.To avoid unpleasant surprises, please contact your wireless carrier before you leave for coverage and pricing information while in the US.
Passport and Entrance Requirements
Please verify with your appropriate government agency that you will meet all entrance requirements. For those traveling to the USA, please ensure your passport is valid for six months after your travel date. More information for those traveling to the USA.
VISA Invitations
For those traveling from outside of the USA, you may need to get a VISA for your stay in Seattle. Contact your local government for more information. Download the CGA invitation letter, fill in the information and then email to visainvite@casualconnect.org. [download visa letter]Also to help receive your visa to the US, a representative of the city of Seattle has also written an invitation letter that you can download and print to bring with you to your interview. [Eastern Europe Invite] [Other Countries Invite]
Getting Around
Downtown Seattle is compact with everything you need for the conference nearby - you will not need to rent a car. All planned events are within walking distance.
If you need transport - there are plenty of taxis you can hail on the street in the city to take you around. If you have meetings inside of the city of Seattle and just one trip to Redmond, taxis are cheaper than renting a car. If you need a taxi call: Yellow Cab +1 (206) 622-6500 or Redtop Cab +1 (206) 789-4949. Try to have a map of where you are going with you so you don't get lost!
Travel from/to Sea-Tac Airport
Taxi Available on the third floor of the Parking Garage. Sedans, station wagons and large vans are available. If you take a taxi - it is about $35 so make sure to have enough cash in US dollars before getting into the taxi. The ride is about 20 minutes.Bus King County Metro Bus #194 to Downtown, $1.5 -$2 each way +1 (206) 553-3000 Schedule Info, +1 (206) 553-3060 Customer Service
Food
The food in Seattle is very good, and restaurants are easily accessible. If you would like to plan ahead, view restaurant options. Some of our favorite choices include the Metropolitan Grill and the Purple CafeLunch will be served every day in the Triple door.
July 18th is Seven Flavor Beef and Chicken Satay
July 19th Angkor WAt Chicken with Triple Door Noodles
July 20th Thai Curry Salmon and Vietnamese Hawker Beef Satay
July 21st Kom Pot Beef Short Ribs with Hot & Sour Prawns.
All dishes will come with a salad. Vegetarian options available.
Weather
In July, the average high is 75F/24C and the average low is 57F/14C. Summer! Time to loose all the jackets and scarf's and walk around in shorts and t-shirts! Being that it's Seattle I can't say that it won't rain, but we're pretty good about warding off the dark clouds in the Summer. View Seattle weather forecast.
Health & Safety
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's guide to Travelers' Health. The US State Deparment's information relating to International Travel.