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Midyear Meetings · May 23-26, 2010 · The Fairmont Olympic Hotel · Seatle, WA
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What's the weather like in Seattle during the Midyear Meetings?

Are there any helpful Seattle sites that can help me plan my trip?

What is the attire for the Midyear Meetings?

What are the options for transportation between the airport and The Fairmont Olympic Hotel?

Taxis are plentiful in Seattle; available on the third floor of the Parking Garage at the airport and at the front entrance of the hotel. Sedans, station wagons and large vans are available.

The rates from the airport to the hotel are a metered fare, roughly $40 - $50 per ride (subject to change).

The rates from the Hotel to airport are a flat rate of $32 per car (subject to change).
The average travel time is 20 minutes. Times provided depend on the traffic conditions and the time of day or night.

Airport Shuttles are also available as an alternative to cabs. The Gray Line runs every 30 minutes and the cost is $11 per person per way. You should proceed from baggage claim to the transportation center for shuttle service. This is a shared ride service.
To return to the Airport from the Hotel, the hotel concierge can assist you in purchasing a shuttle ticket back to the airport. They will advise you of a time for pickup in the lobby of the Hotel.

Private sedan and stretch limousine services are available through the hotel concierge service. Please contact them through the hotel at (206) 621-1700, ext. 3100. Sedans are roughly $94 and include tax, gratuity and fuel charge. Limo’s are roughly $125 and include tax, gratuity and fuel charge.

Light Rail Service to and from the airport is also available; please follow the signs in the airport to the Light Rail. The cost is $2.50 per person. The stop to get off is University Street at 3rd Ave. Please proceed up University Avenue, the hotel sits on University avenue between 4th and 5th Avenue. The average time is 20 minutes.

I am driving in, how do I get to the hotel and where can I park my car?

From I-5 South:
• Take exit 165B (Union Street) and drive two blocks to 5th Avenue
• Turn left onto 5th Avenue and drive two blocks to Seneca Street
• Turn right onto Seneca Street and drive one block to 4th Avenue
• Turn right onto 4th Avenue and drive one block to University Street
• Turn right onto University Street (The Fairmont Olympic Hotel will be on the right)
• Note: When driving south, do not to enter the Express Lanes.

From I-5 North / SeaTac Airport:
• As you approach downtown Seattle, move into the left lane
• Take exit 165 (Seneca Street)
• From the stop light, continue straight two blocks moving to the right lane
• Turn right onto 4th Avenue
• Drive one block to University Street and turn right (The Fairmont Olympic Hotel will be on the right)

From I-520 West:
• Take the exit for I-5 South (Portland), continue on I-5 South
• Take exit 165B (Union Street) and drive two blocks to 5th Avenue
• Turn left onto 5th Avenue and drive two blocks to Seneca Street
• Turn right onto Seneca Street and drive one block to 4th Avenue
• Turn right onto 4th Avenue and drive one block to University Street
• Turn right onto University Street (The Fairmont Olympic Hotel will be on the right)

From I-90 West:
• Merge onto I-5 North (Vancouver) and immediately move into to the far right lane
• Follow signs for the Convention Place/Madison Street exit and merge onto 7th Avenue
• Turn left at Madison Street, drive three blocks to 4th Avenue
• Turn right onto 4th Avenue, drive three blocks to University Street
• Turn right onto University Street (The Fairmont Olympic Hotel will be on the right)

Self-park is available at The Olympic Garage, located at the corner of 5th Avenue and Seneca Street. Hotel garage is $26 for 24 hours ($31 with in/out privileges) and $36 for Valet Parking available at the Grand Motor Entrance of the hotel.

What's the weather like in Seattle during the Midyear Meetings?

Weather Information - Average high temperature in Seattle for May is 64° and the average low is 47°. This time of the year can produce a significant amount a precipitation, come prepared.
Seattle weather link

Are there any helpful Seattle sites that can help me plan my trip?

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Visiting Seattle, the Official Site of the City of Seattle

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