Norwescon 29: April 13-16, 2006, DoubleTree Hotel, SeaTac, WA.

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UPDATE The Doubletree hotel is sold out. We have arranged for guest rooms at the Hilton hotel at the rate of $109.00 per night. There will be shuttle transportation between the hotels. The number at the Hilton Seattle Airport Hotel is 206-244-4800. DoubleTree Hotel Seattle Airport
18740 International Blvd
SeaTac, Washington
Tel: 1-206-246-8600
Fax: 1-206-431-8687

The Doubletree Seattle Airport and Norwescon mutually agree upon a flat guest room rate of $102.00 per night for up to four (4) people. A daily charge of $10.00 for an additional person will apply if more than 4 people occupy a guest room. Five (5) people maximum per room.

  • You can make a room reservation calling the DoubleTree Seattle Airport Hotel at (206) 246-8600.
  • If you're planning on hosting a party request a room in a party wing.
  • These rates are available for up to 3 days before and after the convention.
  • Need a sitter? The DoubleTree has a relationship with Best Sitter (206) 682-2556.

Getting there
The Doubletree offers shuttle service from the airport.
The hotel is on the North side of the street and has entrances on both 188th and International Blvd (Pacific Hwy South).
South from Seattle on I-5. Take the S. 188 – Orillia Road exit. Exit number 152. Turn right off exit and drive West 1.2 miles.
North toward Seattle on I-5. Take the Seattle Tacoma Airport – S.188th exit. Exit number 152. Turn left off exit and drive 1.4 miles.

Furniture Removal:The hotel staff will remove and store furniture. There is a $500.00 moving and storage fee for furniture and bed removal. There is a $100.00 fee for bed removal. Removing bed and additional furniture in a guestroom or suite is a $500 fee.

Reserving Suites: All suites are sold out!

  • The Norwescon 27 Hotel Liaison will begin accepting reservation requests starting November 1st, 2005.
  • Presidential and Parlor Suites are appropriate for parties without loud music: receptions, socials, cocktail parties, coffee klatches, luncheons, teas, etc.
  • Lakeside Suites and Family Rooms in Wing 5b are appropriate for parties with loud raucous music, bashes, hoe-downs, brannigans, hullabaloos, shindigs, etc.
  • A $1000.00 damage deposit will be required for Lakeside Suites and Family Rooms. (Please see details under “Damage Deposit” below).
  • Reservation requests are taken on a first come, first served basis.
  • Send reservation requests to hotels at hotels at norwescon dot org
  • Prices and descriptions below

Presidential Suites - Sold out ($320.00)are located in the Tower and have room to entertain up to 25 people. They feature a ˝ bath off the formal entry, a large living room with two couches & two chairs, dining room table and six chairs, wet bar, and refrigerator. The King size bedroom has a separate bathroom featuring a jacuzzi with seating for 4. Balcony entrances are at both the living room and bedroom. Connecting rooms are available.

Parlor Suites - Sold out ($280.00) are located in the Tower and have room to entertain up to 15 people. They feature a main bathroom off entry, a couch, two chairs, dining room table and four chairs, wet bar and refrigerator. The King size bedroom has a half bath. The main bathroom features a jacuzzi with seating for 2. Balcony entrance off the living room. No connecting rooms are available. (There are some adjoining rooms available).

Lakeside Suites - Sold out ($280.00) are located in Wing 5B and have room to entertain up to 25 people. They feature a ˝ bath off the entry, a large living room with a couch & two chairs, dining room table and four chairs, work desk, TV in armoire, wet bar, and refrigerator. The King size bedroom has a separate bathroom featuring a jacuzzi with seating for 4. Separate balconies for the living room and bedroom. Connecting rooms are available.

Family Rooms - Sold out, ($210.00) located in Wing 5B, are 2 connecting sleeping rooms. Great for parties or families with small children, these rooms have one hallway entrance and one bathroom.

Damage Deposit (Lakeside Suites & Family Rooms)

A $1000.00 damage deposit will be required for Lakeside Suites and Family Rooms.

  • The damage deposit will be waived if the guest will not be hosting a party.
  • A credit card of the guest will be pre-approved for the amount of $1000.00, but will not be charged the deposit until checkout. The card will be charged only when there is damage to the room.
  • Before checking out, it is the responsibility of the guest to have someone from the front desk visit the suite or rooms to assess damage. When you're ready to check out, please contact the Convention Services office if you would like a convention committee member to be present.

Parking:

The DoubleTree SeaTac Airport Hotel has 836 parking spaces! Although this is a remarkable parking space per guest room ratio, parking at the hotel is very, very limited.

  • For convention members staying in a hotel guest room, parking is complimentary for 1 vehicle per guest room.
  • Additional cars and other vehicles may park for $5.00 per day/per space.
  • Vehicles parked in fire lanes, delivery lanes, or blocking throughways will be towed at the owner's expense
  • To provide as many parking spaces as possible, park & fly is suspended for the weekend and the hotel staff parks off site. We encourage you to seek alternatives to bringing your vehicle to the hotel. We're fortunate to be so near the airport where many parking facilities are available, many facilities offer special weekend rates.

The DoubleTree SeaTac has relationships with area parking facilities, check back for contact information. Shuttle service may be available from other DoubleTree / Hilton properties, check back for more information.