Hotel and Travel Information

The Westin Seattle
1900 Fifth Avenue
Seattle , WA 98101 USA
Reservations: 800/228-3000
Phone: 206/728-1000
Fax: 206/728-2259
www.westin.com/seattle

The Westin Seattle is the front door to Seattle’s downtown shopping, attractions, dining and the vibrant theater district. Steps away from the Washington State Convention Center, Pike Place Market and the Space Needle, The Westin Seattle unique design offers breathtaking views of the Northwest's beauty, including Lake Union, Puget Sound, and the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges.

The cut-off date for hotel reservations was Monday, April 14. However the hotel is still accepting reservations based on availability. To reserve your room, call The Westin Seattle reservations department at 206-727-5914, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Identify yourself as an AED meeting attendee. You may leave a message after hours -- the reservation staff will respond to your call within 24 hours to assist you with a room reservation.

Attire and Climate
Seattle’s average high in May is 64.2° Fahrenheit (21° Celsius), with an average low of 47.9° Fahrenheit (9° Celsius). Attire for the conference is business casual. Because people have varying sensitivities to temperatures in hotel meeting rooms, bring a sweater or other warm clothing to wear inside the hotel.

Air Travel Discount Information
Airline reservations may be made through FCm Bannockburn Travel Solutions, the preferred agency for AED meetings. When you call, ask for the group department and identify yourself as an AED 2008 ICED participant. FCm Bannockburn charges a processing fee on transactions.

International callers call FCm Bannockburn Travel Solutions at 847-948-9111, ext. 3; all other callers from North America dial 866-341-7672.

Foreign Visas
Travelers coming from qualified countries to the United States for tourism or business for 90 days or less may be eligible to visit the United States without a visa. Currently 27 countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Visitors entering on the VWP may not work or study while in the United States and may not stay longer than 90 days or change their status to another category.

Visitors entering on the VWP need to have machine-readable passports. Those travelers without machine-readable passports will need to apply for a visa to enter the United States.

Applicants for visitor visas should generally apply at the American embassy or consulate with jurisdiction over their place of permanent residence. Though visa applicants may apply at any U.S. consular office abroad, it may be more difficult to qualify for the visa outside the country of permanent residence.

For additional information regarding obtaining a visa, visit the U.S. government Web site at http://travel.state.gov/visa/index.html.

Car Rental
Avis Rent A Car System Inc. is the official car-rental service for the AED 2008 ICED. Avis agents can provide the best available rates for your car needs during your stay. For reservations, visit the online reservation site at http://tinyurl.com/2k6owzor call 800-331-1600 and indicate Avis AED Worldwide Discount number J906598 to receive special pricing.

Airport Transportation
The Westin Seattle hotel is approximately 12 minutes by car from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Taxi fare is approximately $26.

 Downtown Airporter operates shuttles from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to the hotel. Reservations are not required. Shuttle departures leave from the south end of the main terminal in the atrium. Follow the signs to scheduled Downtown Airporter services, Door 00 just past baggage carousel 1. The fare to and from the hotel is $10.25 US one-way or $17 US round-trip.

Tickets can be purchased from the Downtown Airporter driver or at the Gray Line of Seattle desk located at the south end of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport main terminal or online by visiting www.graylineofseattle.com. Shuttle from the hotel to Seattle-Tacoma International leaves every half hour, from 5:21 a.m. to 11:21 p.m. For more information contact Downtown Airporter at 800-426-7532 or 206-624-5077.

Concierge and Babysitting Services
The Westin Seattle Hotel’s concierge desk will help hotel guests book babysitting services, make dinner reservations or plan other activities during your stay in Seattle. For more information, contact the hotel's concierge desk at 206-727-5803.

Updated: April 16, 2008