Hotel & Travel Information

Message to Attendees: SAE International has made every effort to secure the best possible group nightly room rate for you at this event. That rate results from a negotiated overall package of event needs such as sleeping rooms, meeting room space and other requirements. Contracts with the venue include a provision to reduce event costs if SAE meets or exceeds its minimum sleeping room block guarantee. Conversely, event costs will increase if SAE falls short of its minimum room block guarantee. Please help SAE keep the costs of this event as low as possible by booking your housing needs at the designated host hotel and through the reservation process created by SAE. Reserving elsewhere means you are booking outside the contracted room block, jeopardizing SAE's ability to meet its contracted obligations and to keep registration fees to a minimum. SAE appreciates your support and understanding of this important issue. Thank you.

Travel Visa Information

HEADQUARTERS HOTEL:
Sheraton Seattle Hotel
1400 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
USA

Reservations:

• All attendees are responsible for their own lodging and travel arrangements.
• A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. SAE's group rate is 185.00 USD per room per night, single or double occupancy, non-government attendees, plus local, state and federal applicable taxes. (This rate includes guest room internet access at no extra charge).
• Reservations must be made directly through the Housing Connection by Friday, October 16, 2009, by contacting them directly at 800-847-5810, or if you are calling from outside the US, 1-801-521-9025. You may also make your reservation via their on-line connection by clicking here: Hotel Reservation Form

Hotel Amenities:
Guest Services

• 24-Hour Front Desk
• 100% Non-Smoking Facilities (guest rooms and facilities)
• Bellstand / Porters
• Cash Machines (ATM)
• Concierge Service (available from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
• Doorman
• Express / Video Check Out Available
• Fitness Center (with lap pool and Jacuzzi)
• Floral Service
• High-Speed Internet Service (fee applies)
• Indoor Swimming Pool
• Laundry / Dry Cleaning / Valet Service
• Link@Sheraton (located in the hotel lobby) includes:
  • Internet Workstations
  • Free Wi-Fi and Ethernet Data Ports
  • Printing Services and Faxing
  • Magazines and Newspapers
  • Board Games
• Parking Facilities (covered, in/out privileges, valet available; 38.00 USD per day fee)
• Pet Service (one dog up to 80 lbs allowed; no fees apply)
• Room Service (Limited Hours)
• Safe Deposit Boxes

Business Center

• 24-hour access with guest key. Staffed Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Cash Machines (ATM)
• Copy Service
• Fax Transmission and Receiving
• High-Speed Internet Service (no fee)
• Office Supplies
• Overnight Courier Service
• Package Mailing
• Postage
• Shipping Services
• Word Processing / Personal Computer Use

Check-In & Check-Out Times:
Check In: 3:00 p.m.
Check Out: 12:00 p.m.

Dining:

• In Short Order
  Open 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  "Grab-N-Go" light fare
• Lobby Lounge
  Open 2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
  Cocktails and snacks
• Daily Grill Bar
  Open 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
  Cocktails and snacks
• Daily Grill Restaurant
  Open 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
  American Cuisine

Shopping

• Travel Traders gift and sundries shop, located in the hotel lobby, provides a convenient and efficient one-stop shopping for guests including branded retail gifts, fashion and travel accessories, apparel, health and beauty items, cards and stationery.
• Vending Machines

Transportation

Local Airports:
Seattle-Tacoma (Sea-Tac) International Airport
Distance from hotel: Approximately 16 miles
Directions: Follow State Route 518E to I-5N (Seattle). Take the Seneca Street Exit (Exit 165), which will be on the left. Turn right immediately onto Sixth Avenue, drive north on Sixth Avenue for two blocks, hotel is on the right.

Shuttle Service:
Downtown Airporter Service
Phone: 206-626-6088
Recorded Schedule Information
Phone: 800-426-7532 or 206-624-5077
Departures from Sea-Tac Airport are daily 5:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., from downtown Seattle daily 5:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. and from the Seattle Sheraton Hotel daily from 5:13 a.m., then every half hour, with the last pick up at 11:13 p.m.

The Downtown Airporter is the least expensive transportation between the downtown Seattle hotels and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Downtown Airporter prices start at USD 11.00 one way, as compared with shuttle vans from USD 27.00 one way, town cars from USD 30.00 one way and taxi cabs from USD 35.00 one way.

Rates:
Adults: One Way USD 11.00; Roundtrip USD 18.00
Children (2-12 years): One Way USD 8.25, Roundtrip USD 13.00
Children less than 2 years travel for free.

Tickets can be purchased from most downtown Seattle hotel concierge or Downtown Airporter drivers. Tickets are also available at the Gray Line of Seattle desk located at the south end of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport main terminal. Follow the signs for Scheduled Airporter Services at Door 00 (zero-zero). Reservations are not accepted.

Car Rentals:
Nine rental car companies have information counters in the Baggage Claim area, and five have car pick-up and drop-off at the airport on the first floor of the garage across from the Main Terminal. In addition, off-airport rental car companies provide courtesy van service to the airport.

On-site counter and cars:

• Alamo: 800-462-5266
• Avis: 800-331-1212
• Budget: 800-527-7000 (local reservations); 800-527-0700 (out-of-town reservations)
• Hertz: 800-654-3131
• National: 800-328-4567

On-site counter, off-site cars:

• Advantage: 800-777-5500, 206-824-0161
• Dollar Car Rental: 206-433-5825
• Enterprise: 206-246-1953
• Thrifty: 206-246-7566

Off-site counter and cars:

• Century/Rent Rite: 206-246-5039
• Fox Rent A Car: 800-225-4369
• U Save: 206-242-9778

Driving Directions to the Hotel:

From East:
Driving westbound on I-90, proceed to I-5N. Take the Madison Street Exit, turn left onto Madison Street, then follow Madison and turn right onto Sixth Avenue. Continue on Sixth Avenue for four blocks, hotel will be on the right.

From North:
Driving southbound on I-5, exit the interstate at Union Street. Proceed for one block to Sixth Avenue, turn right onto Sixth Avenue, continue one block, hotel will be on your right.

From South:
Driving northbound on I-5, take Seneca Street Exit (Exit 165), which will be on the left. Turn right immediately onto Sixth Avenue, drive north on Sixth Avenue for two blocks, hotel is on the right.

Taxis:
Taxis pick up passengers on the third floor of the Airport Parking Garage. Average cab fare to the Sheraton Seattle Hotel is USD 35.00.

Tourism & Attractions
For information on the sights that Seattle has to offer, please visit the following website: Seattle Tourism

CONFERENCE LOCATION:
Washington State Convention and Trade Center
800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA 98101-2350
USA
Phone: 206-694-5000
Fax: 206-694-5399
Email: info@wsctc.com
Website: Washington State Convention and Trade Center

On-Site Parking:
The convention center offers two parking garages which adjoin each other and the convention center, and which are accessible from the east side of the freeway and are in close proximity to two I-5 exits. Payment machines and cashiers accept major credit cards and cash.

Main Garage Hours: Daily 5:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. (on non-event days, garage may close at 10:00 p.m.)
Freeway Park Garage Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Restaurants:

Bambuza
International cuisine for lunch and dinner; daily happy hour with drink and appetizer specials from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.
Phone: 206-219-5555

Moby's Restaurant and Lounge
Full-service restaurant
Phone: 206-447-0507

Cr�pes Voil�
Sidewalk caf� featuring European-style fast food
Phone: 206-447-2737

Subway (2 locations)
Phone (Level 4): 206-505-6498
Phone (Pike Street): 206-694-5149

Cyber Dogs - Internet Caf�
Gourmet international hot dogs and high-speed Internet service available, computers provided
Phone: 206-405-3647

Taco Del Mar
Mexican dishes
Phone: 206-628-8982

Espresso Caffe Dior
Specialty coffees and pastries
Phone: 206-624-0814

Tully's Coffee
Coffee and other beverages, pastries, ice cream
Phone: 206-694-5371

Juice It Caf�
Fruit and vegetables juices, brown rice bowls, salads, sandwiches and soups, energy bars, vitamins / supplements available
Phone: 206-447-6960

Unconventional Pizza & Salad
Pizza, calzones, pastas, salads
Phone: 206-625-0102

Services:

• Seattle Visitor's Center & Concierge Services
  Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Phone: 206-461-5888
• FedEx Office
  Hours: 24-hour service from Monday @ 7:00 a.m. through Friday @ 9:00 p.m.
  Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Lotte Salon and Spa
  Full-service salon, including massages
  Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  Phone: 206-340-0500
• Massage Bar
  Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  Phone: 206-694-5084
• Pike Street Promotions
  Fast turnaround of corporate gifts, awards and promotions
  Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  Phone: 206-623-6248
• US Bank Cash Machines
  There are two ATM machines located within the convention center, one on Level 1 and the other on Level 4.

Shops:

• Clay's Market & Sundries Shop
  Hours: Daily 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  Phone: 206-264-0306
• Coin and Stamp Shop
  Hours: Monday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  Tuesday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  Phone: 206-624-1400
• Seattle Shirt Company
  Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  Phone: 206-903-0128