Hotel & Travel

Hotel Information

All 2012 RAPS sessions, workshops and activities will take place at the

Washington State Convention Center
800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA 98101-2350

The center is located in the heart of downtown Seattle and features on-site parking, business services and is within walking distance of Seattle’s best eateries, shops and sights!

For your convenience, RAPS has reserved a block of rooms at discounted rates at The Sheraton Seattle located downtown and directly across the street from the Washington State Trade and Convention Center.

Sheraton Seattle Hotel
1400 6th Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101
Phone: +1 206 621 9000
Call for Reservations: +1 888 627 7056 or +1 206 621 9000 (please reference 2012 RAPS for the group rate)
» Make your reservation online

Discounted rate: $209 (single or double occupancy) plus tax per night includes free wireless internet in guest room and throughout the hotel.
Current tax rate: 15.6%

Discounted Rate Deadline: 5 October 2012

Your reservation supports RAPS’ efforts to continue to bring event participants discounted hotel rates and avoid potential attrition penalties.

Book your room early! Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may fill prior to the 5 October 2012 hotel discount reservation deadline.

Reservations made after the block is filled and/or after the deadline will be available at the hotel’s prevailing rate and availability is not guaranteed.

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Travel & Transportation

Getting There

By Plane By Plane

The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is approximately 16 miles from downtown Seattle and the 2012 RAPS event venue. The airport is served by 30 airlines and offers direct flights from 20 international and 71 domestic cities.

The Washington State Convention & Trade Center and 2012 RAPS headquarter hotel, The Sheraton Seattle, are about 15 miles from SEA and are easily and economically accessible:

  • Sound Transit Light
    • Cost: $2.50 each way
    • Travel Time: 35 minutes
  • Taxi
    • Cost: $42-50 one way (from airport), $32 one way (flat rate to airport from downtown)
    • Travel Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Downtown Airporter by Shuttle Express
    • Cost: $12.50 one way, $25 roundtrip.
    • Travel Times: 24 hours; Departures from SeaTac Airport and downtown Seattle 24-hours day, every day. 4 am-8:30 pm: Leaves SeaTac Airport and hotels approximately every 30 minutes. 8:30 am–4 am: Service on-demand during off peak times, reservations are recommended. Contact at (855) 566-3300

Traveling internationally? Be sure to check the visa requirements for international visitors.

By Train By Train

Amtrak Travel | King Street Station
Amtrak trains arrive and depart at historic King Street Station (303 S Jackson St.), providing service to Vancouver, BC, Tacoma, Portland, Spokane and other destinations. King Street Station is located between the International District and Pioneer Square, just north of Qwest Field. Tickets may be purchased online or at the station.

King County Metro Transit
Pike Street and Convention Place stop drops you right in front of the Convention Center.

By Car By Car

» Maps, directions and parking information for the Washington State Convention & Trade Center
» Maps, directions and parking information for the Sheraton Seattle Hotel

By Ferry By Ferry

Washington has the largest ferry fleet in the nation.

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Tourism Information

For information on Seattle tourism, visit our Experience Seattle page.

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