Hotel and Travel

The Westin Seattle is the UbiComp 2003 Conference Hotel. All workshop and technical program activities will take place at the Westin, except for the Conference Banquet on Tuesday evening. The Westin is offering a discounted rate for UbiComp 2003 attendees. The hotel is located in the heart of downtown Seattle. The Pike Place Market, department stores, excellent restaurants and tourist attractions are located within walking distance.

Note: there are several conventions being held in Seattle during the month of October and hotel rooms are filling up quickly. You are encouraged to make your reservation as soon as possible. If you need lodging on Saturday night please note that due to another convention taking place at the Westin prior to UbiComp 2003, there are no longer any rooms available on Saturday, October 11. The conference has also reserved a room block for Saturday at the Days Inn, which is located four blocks away from the Westin. If you would like to stay at the Days Inn on Saturday, and then move over to the Westin on Sunday, you will need to make separate reservations at each hotel, and then inform the Days Inn when you check in and they will make the necessary arrangements to move your luggage to the Westin for you on Sunday. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by switching hotels.

Downtown Seattle Map (131 k pdf)

The Westin Seattle
1900 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
1-888-625-5144
Special UbiComp group rate: $143 plus 15.6% state and local taxes
Special rate deadline: September 21, 2003
Group meeting code for ubiComp: 4871
Sixth Avenue Inn
2000 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
1-888-627-8290
Special UbiComp group rate: $59 plus 15.6% state and local taxes
Special rate deadline: September 27, 2003
www.sixthavenueinn.com
Days Inn
2205 Seventh Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
1-800-329-7466
Special UbiComp group rate: $59 plus 15.6% state and local taxes
Special rate deadline: September 27, 2003


HOTEL INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS

The Westin Seattle
1900 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: +1-206-728-1000
or toll-free in the U.S.: 1-888-625-5144
Fax: +1-206-728-2259

Westin Seattle Website
Westin Online Reservations

Accommodations

The Westin Seattle's 891 guest room and suites have sweeping views of downtown, the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.

The hotel facilities include a heated indoor pool and a sun deck with a jacuzzi. Guest rooms offer a desk and dual-line telephone. High-speed internet connection is available at a reasonable daily charge. Other amenities include coffee maker with Starbucks coffee; alarm clock; pool and jacuzzi; fitness room; room service; cable TV; hair dryer, iron & ironing board; lounges, restaurants, and business center.

Check-in time is 3:00pm (15:00), and check-out time is 12:00pm (12:00). Guests arriving before 3:00pm, will be accommodated, as rooms become available.



Sixth Avenue Inn
2000 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: +1-206-403-5051
or toll-free in the U.S.: 1-888-865-2748
 Fax: +1-206-441-9903

Sixth Avenue Inn Website

Accommodations

The Sixth Avenue Inn offers 165 guestrooms and one suite and one junior suite.

The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to shopping and major attractions such as the Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, the waterfront, and the Seattle Center. The Sixth Avenue Bar & Grill is one of the most popular restaurants in the city, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and offering a fire-lit lounge.

Check-in time is 3:00pm (15:00), and check-out time is 12:00pm (12:00).



Days Inn
2205 Seventh Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: +1-206-448-3434
or toll-free in the U.S.: 1-800-329-7466
 Fax: +1-206-441-6976

Accommodations

The Days Inn Town Center offers clean affordable rooms conveniently situated between the Space Needle Center and major shopping district. It is located in the heart of Seattle within walking distance to shopping, the Space Needle, waterfront, Pike Place Market and other area attractions. The hotel also provides free parking. Room types include one queen bed or two double beds.

Check-in time is 3:00pm (15:00), and check-out time is 12:00pm (12:00).


TRAVEL

Sea-Tac Airport Transportation Information

The Sea-Tac International Airport (www.portseattle.org/seatac/) is located approximately 20 minutes south of downtown Seattle. The airport services both domestic and international flights. The information below is suggested for transportation between the airport and downtown Seattle.

GrayLine Airport Express Service - The Gray Line Airport Express (www.graylineofseattle.com/airport.cfm) provides frequent shuttle service to downtown Seattle hotels between 6:00 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. The cost is $8.50 per person one-way. Advance reservations are not necessary. Tickets may be purchased from the service desks located on the baggage claim level of the airport.

telephone #: +1-206-626-6088

Shuttle Express - Frequent operation between the airport and any Seattle destination you request. For more information, please check their website: www.shuttleexpress.com/index.html

Taxi Services

Yellow Cabs
tel: +1-206-622-6500 Reservations
Sea-Tac Airport to downtown Seattle $32-34 (estimate)

Farwest Taxi
tel: +1-206-622-1717 Reservations
Sea-Tac Airport to downtown Seattle $27-30 (estimate)


WEATHER

October temperatures in Seattle are generally mild. The average daytime high temperature in October is 60°F (16°C) and the average nighttime low temperature is 45°F (7°C). Current weather forecast for Seattle.


OTHER LINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL

Seattle

Seattle: The Emerald City (visitors' guide)

Travel

Airlines || Sea-Tac Airport || Amtrak || Metro Transit || Washington State Ferries