By Bus:
If you are coming from either Portland, OR or Vancouver, BC check out Bolt Bus. More expensive but also an option is Amtrak.
For local bus service, please visit the Metro Transit website. Bus routes 10, 11, 49 and 84 stop right next to the Broadway Performance Hall.
Parking
The Harvard Garage parking lot is located directly behind the Broadway Performance Hall at 1609 Harvard Ave. Rates and hours are as follows:
Day Hours Rate (per day)
Mon - Fri 6:00am - noon $10
Mon - Fri noon - midnight $5
Sat & Sun 6:00am - midnight $5
Parking is also available on the streets - metered on Friday and Saturday, free on Sunday.
Directions
Lodgings
Once again the Silver Cloud Broadway is the official convention hotel for Sherlock Seattle and offers a discount to all Sherlock Seattle attendees. The rooms are $149 a night plus applicable taxes. There is a $15.00 surcharge for each adult beyond double occupancy in a room with (2) queen beds (maximum of 4).
To make a reservation, call 1-800-590-1801 or 206-325-1400. Be sure to give the group name and the group code (SHERLOCK) and ask for the discounted group rate. The cut off date for making reservations at the group rate is 9/21/16.
Complimentary with each room are the following ammenities:
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Recently Renovated Work-Out Facility, Indoor Heated Pool & Spa
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Free Laundry Facilities
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On-Site Business Center
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High-Speed Wireless Internet Access throughout the Hotel & Guest Rooms
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Free Local Phone Calls & Toll Free Numbers
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Courtesy Shuttle Service to Designated Downtown Seattle Locations
There are also other hotels and B&Bs that are within reasonable walking distance (5-20 minutes) and/or easy distance by public transportation if you care to stay somewhere else. These options are likewise listed below.
This list is by no means inclusive of all your options and Sherlock Seattle has not inspected each hotel listed beyond examining their online presence. These are not recommendations so much as a useful starting point to aid you in making your hotel selection. Hotels and B&Bs are listed by distance from the Broadway Performance Hall, from closest to furthest.
11th Ave Inn - 121 11th Ave, Seattle WA
"A charming 1906 Seattle Bed and Breakfast" Reasonable walking distance - only 6 blocks away from the venue.
Gaslight Inn - 1727 15th Ave, Seattle WA
Reasonable walking and easy bussing distance - only 8 blocks away from the venue.
B&B on Broadway - 722 Broadway E, Seattle WA
Reasonable walking and easy bussing distance - only 9 blocks away from the venue.
Inn at Virginia Mason - 1006 Spring St, Seattle WA
Reasonable walking and easy bussing distance - only 9 blocks away from the venue.
B&B on Capitol Hill - 729 Broadway E, Seattle WA
Easy bussing distance - 10 blocks away from the venue.
The Paramount Hotel - 724 Pine St, Seattle WA
Easy bussing distance - only 12 blocks away from the venue.
Hyatt at Olive 8 - 721 Pine St, Seattle WA
Easy bussing distance - only 12 blocks away from venue.
Grand Hyatt - 1635 8th Ave, Seattle WA
Easy bus ride - only 12 blocks away from venue.
Green Tortoise Hostel - Corner of 1st and Pike, across the street from the Pike's Place Market, Seattle WA.
Cheap! $35 a night for a bed in a shared room.
If you're looking for a more personal, interesting, and possibly cheaper experience, check out airbnb. For orientation purposes, The Broadway Performance Hall is located in the Capitol Hill district of Seattle, close to downtown Seattle.
The convention will be taking place at the Broadway Performance Hall, located at 1625 Broadway, Seattle WA.
By Car:
Traveling North on I5:
Take the Dearborn St/James St Exit (exit 164A). Turn right onto James St. Go six blocks and turn left onto Broadway. Take Broadway to E Pine St and turn left. Go one block to Harvard Ave and turn right. The Harvard Garage will be immediately on your left, with the back of the Broadway Performance Hall on your right.
Traveling South on I5:
Take the Union St. Exit (exit 165B) and quickly get into the right lane (watch out for merging traffic). Make the first right onto 7th Ave. Drive one block to Pike St. and turn right again. On Pike St., stay in the right lane until you pass Boylston Ave. Move to the left lane and turn left onto Harvard Ave. Go one block, cross E. Pine St. The Harvard Garage will be immediately on your left, with the back of the Broadway Performance Hall on your right.