UPDATE: Hotel Blocks

The cut-off date to book rooms and receive the group rate was Friday, February 24th, 2012. You may contact the hotels below to book rooms but they are not obligated to extend the group rate.

Bellevue Hilton
300 112th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98004
$137 per night, this property offers rooms with King beds, free wireless Internet in the lobby/public spaces, and free parking. Guests will need to drive from the Hilton to the Hyatt Regency. To book your room please call their reservation line at 1-425-455-1300 and mention you are with the WASWUG 2012 Conference. You may also book online with a direct link to the group rate by clicking here!

Marriott Courtyard Bellevue
11010 NE 8th St.
Bellevue, WA 98004
$158 per night, this property offers rooms with King beds plus a pull-out (ranging from a Twin to a Queen), free wireless Internet and parking for $10/day. Only two blocks from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. To book your room please call their reservation line at 1-800-716-5874 and mention you are with the WASWUG Conference. You may also book online with a direct link to the group rate by clicking here!

Silver Cloud Inn
10621 NE 12th St.
Bellevue, WA 98004
King rooms (no pull-out) are $99 on Saturday night and $137 for Sunday - Tuesday nights. Double Queen rooms are $109 on Saturday night and $147 for Sunday - Tuesday. Only two blocks from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, this property offers free wireless Internet and parking. To book your room please call their reservation line at 1-800-205-6937 and mention you are with the WASWUG Conference.

Please note that the properties listed above will accept check for payment, but they must arrive to the hotel no later than Friday, February 24, 2012 (3 weeks in advance).

Hyatt Regency Bellevue - UPDATED Information

Hyatt Regency Bellevue
900 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, Washington, USA 98004-4272
Tel: 425-462-1234     Fax: 425-646-7567

WASWUG is being held at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. The Hyatt Regency block has sold out and the wait list has reached maximum capacity, however, if you have not booked a room yet, we encourage you to contact the Marriott, Silver Cloud, or Hilton (info listed above). The group rate deadline has passed but they may have rooms available at the current nightly rate.

If you end up moving from the waitlist to a confirmed reservation at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, you will need to be sure and cancel your reservation at the Marriott, Silver Cloud or Hilton within 24 hours of arrival or you will be charged one night's stay. Questions? Please contact the WASWUG Registrar, 206-972-1961.

Hyatt Regency Payment Information:
All reservations are held via credit card upon booking. No charges will be billed to that credit card prior to your arrival. Room reservations may be paid onsite using a School District Procurement 'P' Card or a personal credit card.

Please note that Purchase Orders will not be accepted in 2012 as a form of payment at the Hyatt Regency for your reservation. You or your district may prepay via business check up to 4 weeks prior to the conference, no later than February 10, 2012.  A single check may be used to pay for several reservations.

Include the following information on all checks:
WASWUG 2012
First & Last Name under which each room reservation is held
Confirmation Number(s)
Arrival and Departure dates

Please make checks payable to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue and mail to:
Hyatt Regency Bellevue
c/o Accounting
900 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

Hotel payment questions may be directed to Hyatt Accounting at 425-698-4280.

Internet

Free wireless Internet access is available in the Exhibit Hall and at the nearby Tully’s inside the lobby. Wireless Internet is available for a fee in your sleeping room at the Hyatt.

Transportation

Driving & Parking Information

Please note: WA 520 will be closed from Friday March 9th 11:00 PM to Monday March 12th 5:00 AM.

WSIPC covers parking for conference attendees. If you are driving daily into the Hyatt Regency, be sure to bring your parking ticket to the Registration/Info desk and it will be validated for 3 free hours of parking. You will then be issued a parking voucher which will cover the rest of your time in the parking garage.

For those staying at the Hyatt Regency, when checking in to the hotel, be sure to let the front desk attendant know that you parked in the garage. They will issue a parking pass with in and out priviliges which will need to be placed on the dash of your car. WSIPC covers self-parking, but should you choose to valet park, you will be responsible to pay for this on your own ($24/day). If you are arriving early to the conference please note that parking is free in the garage on Friday and Saturday nights (8 p.m Friday until 12 a.m. Sunday).

Directions and parking information to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue.

If you are driving into Bellevue just for the day, we recommend parking in the lot that is accessed from NE 10th Street. By parking to the right of this entrance, you are able to take the garage elevators straight to the Olympic Tower where Registration and General Sessions are held. The Bellevue Place parking garage has several entrances and all have elevators which provide access to the Hyatt Regency. There are signs throughout the complex that will lead you to where you need to go. Conference registration is located in the Olympic Tower, 1st Floor Evergreen Ballroom Foyer.

Shuttle Express

If you are flying into SeaTac Airport, Shuttle Express is a quick, dependable and affordable way to get to Bellevue, especially for the solo traveler. Each way will cost $19 and we strongly recommend that you book your shuttle in advance. Walk-ups are welcome but are dependent upon availability. When you arrive at SeaTac Airport cross Skybridge 3 or 4 to the airport parking garage then go down to the 3rd floor. You will see check-in kiosks at the curb, just beyond the glass partition.

Website: http:www.shuttleexpress.com/seatac-airport/default
Call: 800-487-7433, available 24 hours a day

*If you are traveling with a group of 10 or more, please call Shuttle Express, and they will be able to arrange a private shuttle for your group at a rate of around $12/person one way.

Taxi service

A taxi from SeaTac to the Bellevue Hyatt Regency will run between $45-$55 one way. If you are traveling with 3-4 people, this can be a very economical way to get to Bellevue.

STITA Taxi

Website: You may reserve a taxi online by visiting http://www.stitataxi.com
Call: 206-246-9999 Yellow Cab
Call: 206-622-6500

Public transportation

For those with an adventurous spirit (and the gift of advance preparation), you can easily get from the SeaTac Airport to the Bellevue Hyatt Regency using public transportation. Please keep in mind that this will not be the most efficient route…but it may be the most fun! The trip will involve hopping on the new Link Light Rail, making a transfer and then catching a Metro bus to Bellevue. The trip should cost about $5 one way and will make you feel that you’ve contributed to the health of the planet. The best tool you can use to find your way is the “Trip Planner” on the King County Metro website: http://metro.kingcounty.gov. Under the “Ride Metro” tab, click “Plan a Trip.” You will be able to input the date, time and destination of your trip and several itinerary options will appear.

Hotel Facts

Hyatt Regency Hotel Fact Sheet: http://bellevue.hyatt.com/hyatt/images/hotels/belle/factsheet.pdf There is no smoking allowed within the Hyatt Regency Bellevue but there are areas outside where smoking is permitted.

Visit Bellevue

Come and stay early! There is plenty to do in and around Bellevue. Click here for an adventure guide to get you started.

Shop & Dine within the Bellevue Collection.

Go on an Adventure through Evergreen Escapes Cascadia!

Get out of the hotel and explore this beautiful part of our state! Evergreen Escapes is Cascadia's premier sustainable adventure travel company, specializing in crafting upscale and authentic nature, epicurean and education based experiences. We have partnered with Evergreen Escapes to offer two fun-filled trips exclusive to our WASWUG group!

Woodinville Wine Trail - Saturday, March 10th

Escape Plan:

Located 20 miles from Seattle, Woodinville Wine Country boasts nearly 100 wineries and tasting rooms. This adventure will highlight four unique, award winning boutique wineries in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. The focus is education and enjoyment as you meet with winemakers, tour wineries and, of course, taste wine.

Includes:

Drop-off and pick-up at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, a highly qualified and knowledgeable naturalist/wine guide, local meats & cheeses, selected Washington wines and refreshments, all tasting fees, as well as hosting and commentary at the wineries.

Time:

Pick-Up at 12:30 pm, Drop-Off by 6:00 pm

Cost:

$125 per person - when you sign up online you will receive a 10% discount off of this rate when using the code WASWUG2012.

Snoqualmie Snow Shoe - Sunday, March 11th

Escape Plan:

Snowshoeing around Snoqualmie Pass is an exceptional way to spend a winter morning, as you view mountain peaks, alpine lakes, rivers and streams. Your experienced guide will take you through an northwest winter wonderland, experiencing the season's beauty and the adaptive ecosystem! Track and spot wildlife and wintering birds, while also taking the time to enjoy the majestic scenery!

Includes:

Drop-off and pick-up at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, a highly qualified and knowledgeable naturalist/guide, scrumptious morning tea, refreshments, snowshoes, all park entry fees, and comprehensive naturalist commentary.

Time:

Pick-Up at 7:30 am, Drop-Off by 11:00 am

Cost:

$125 per person - when you sign up online you will receive a 10% discount off of this rate when using the code WASWUG2012.

TO REGISTER FOR YOUR ADVENTURE:

To book your adventure, please CLICK HERE and start by selecting your tour. The booking system will collect all of your information. When you get to the "Summary Page" you will see a line about half way down that says "Add a Coupon" - enter in the code WASWUG2012. You may also call Evergreen Escapes at 1-866-203-7603.

Additional Opportunities

Evergreen Escapes offers a wide variety of adventurous fun! There are more trips you may sign up for but they are not exclusive to our group and they may run either before or after the conference. If you are planning to add some time onto your stay in Bellevue, our suggestions below could be a perfect compliment!

Mount Rainier National Park Showshoe:

Operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Cost is $195 (10% discount would be given).

Snoqualmie Falls & Farms Tour:

Operates on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Cost is $95 (10% discount would be given).

More information on the above tours can be found online by visiting www.EverGreenEscapes.com