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Symposium Hotel

The attractive University of Washington campus is the primary site for the symposium. The conference headquarters hotel and site for some symposium activities, including the opening reception on Thursday, May 16, is the Courtyard by Marriott--Seattle Downtown/Lake Union. Additional accommodations are available at the neighboring Residence Inn by Marriott--Seattle Downtown/Lake Union. Both hotels overlook beautiful Lake Union yet are in the heart of all that downtown Seattle has to offer. These venues promise an enjoyable as well as stimulating environment. Plus, in May, the city of Seattle has lots of sunshine and temperatures in the mid-60s.

Beyond the conference program and the relaxing delights of Seattle, special events, such as a Lakes, Locks, and Lively reception cruise from Puget Sound through the famous Chittenden Locks into Lake Union, are planned to allow time for informal interaction with other attendees.

For further information about visiting Seattle, including complete details on attractions and entertainment, please contact the Seattle-King Couinty Convention and Visitors Bureau (telephone: 206-461-5840; web address:http://www.seeseattle.org

Courtyard by Marriott--Seattle Downtown/Lake Union (Symposium Headquarters Hotel)
925 Westlake Avenue North
Seattle, Washington 98109

Room rate: $109

Room type: 1 king bed with twin-size sleep sofa - Lake view or city view

Please see for complete details on room and hotel amenities.

Please Note:

- Please ask for the "Shaping Network Society" conference rate.

- A limited number of rollaway beds are available at no charge on a first-come first-served basis at the time of reservation. If you are interested, you must make reservations by contacting Tom Ebner at the hotel direct phone, FAX, or email below.

- Complimentary parking is available for all guests.

- A credit card is required to hold reservations. The credit card will not be charged if the reservation is cancelled by 6 pm hotel time on the day of arrival.

To make reservations:

Phone: 1-800-321-2211 (central reservations for U.S. and Canada)

206-213-0100 (hotel direct)

FAX: 206-213-0101 Attn: sales department

Email: tom.ebner@marriott.com

Reservation deadline: May 6, 2002

After May 6, the special conference discount rate will be honored as long as rooms are available, but reservations can only be made via email to tom.ebner@marriott.com

Residence Inn by Marriott--Seattle Downtown/Lake Union
800 Fairview Avenue North
Seattle, Washington 98109

Room rate: $140

Room type: Studio suite with 1 king or 1 queen bed/Lake view

Room rate: $135

Room type: 1 bedroom suite with 1 king bed/no Lake view

Room rate: $140

Room type: 1 bedroom suite with 1 king bed/Lake view

Room rate: $185

Room type: Suite with 2 bedrooms (1 with king bed and 1 with queen bed) and 2 baths/no Lake view

Room rate: $185

Room type: Suite with 2 bedrooms (1 with king bed and 1 with two double beds) and 2 baths/no Lake view Room rates include a complimentary continental breakfast buffet, a dessert reception every evening except Wednesday, and an hors d'oeuvres reception on Wednesday evening.Please see for complete details on suite and hotel amenities.

Please Note:

-Please ask for the "Shaping Network Society" conference rate.

-A limited number of rollaway beds are available at no charge on a first-come first-served basis at the time of reservation. If you are interested, you must make reservations by contacting on-site reservations at the hotel direct phone, FAX, or email below.

-Limited complimentary parking is available on a first-come first-served basis at the time of reservation. If you are interested, you must make reservations by contacting on-site reservations at the hotel direct phone, FAX, or email below. Additional parking is available at $12/night.

-A credit card is required to hold reservations. The credit card will not be charged if the reservation is cancelled by 4 pm hotel time on the day of arrival.

To make reservations:

Phone: 1-800-331-3131 (central reservations for U.S. and Canada) 206-624-6000 - ask to be connected to "on-site reservations" (hotel direct)

FAX: 206-223-8160 Attn: reservations

Email: pputnam@innventures.com

Reservation deadline: April 25, 2002

Room Reservation and Tax Information

Seattle is a very popular destination in May and hotel rooms will be at a premium. In addition, rooms with views of Lake Union at the conference hotels will be assigned at the time of reservation on a first-come first-served basis. You are strongly encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible to ensure room and rate availability. Please book reservations by hotel deadline. After that date, the conference room blocks will be released and hotels may charge a higher rate.

These special discount rates are also available for a few days before and after the conference in case you wish to extend your stay in Seattle. All rates are per room per night and are subject to 15.6% tax.

Green Tortoise Hostel

1525 Second Avenue
Seattle
USA

Our international, backpackers hostel is located downtown at 1525 2nd Ave just 1 block from historic Pike Place Market, the oldest continually operating farmer's market in the U.S.

Pike Place Market is famous for fish throwing, fresh local produce, flowers, cafes, and book stores. This colorful neighborhood is also one of the city's safest, and our hostel is a close walk to such famous landmarks as the Space Needle, Pioneer Square, the Washington State Ferries to nearby communities, Capitol Hill, and some of the best shopping in America.

Combined with Seattle's taste for good live music, good coffee, and just a good time, your stay at the Green Tortoise will be memorable.

-Free Breakfast Included in the Price

-Internet Access

-Laundry

-Credit Cards Accepted

To book go to http://www.hostelwor ld.com/english/hosteldetails.php

Free Housing

If you do not have the resources to pay for housing during your stay please contact us and we will try to accommodate you.

Symposium Location

Most symposium activities will take place in the HUB (click for map) on the University of Washington campus north of downtown Seattle.

Air Travel

Discounts of 5-10%, plus special low Zone Fares with no Saturday night stay required, are available for domestic and international travel on Continental and Continental Express as well as on all Northwest and some America West flights, as long as tickets are reserved and purchased through Continental Airlines. Receive an additional 5% off when you book and ticket 60 days prior to your date of departure. For reservations in the U.S. and Canada, please call Continental MeetingWorks at 1-800-468-7022 (6 a.m.-10 p.m. Central Time seven days a week) or your travel agent. Outside the U.S. and Canada, please contact the local Continental Airlines Reservations Office or your travel agent. When making reservations, be sure to provide Reference Number V9H6GE. Discounts are for travel May 11-24, 2002.

If air service through Continental and its partners is not available from your U.S. city, Southwest Airlines is offering a 10% discount on most fares. You or your travel agent may call Southwest Airlines Group and Meetings Reservations at 1-800-433-5368 and reference ID Code J5181 (7 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, or 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Central Time). Reservations must be made five or more days prior to travel. The discount is for travel May 10-25, 2002.

Car Rentals

Special low discounted daily, weekend daily, and weekly rates are available with unlimited mileage on all car classes from Avis Rent A Car. To take advantage of this offer, you must use Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number J991599. For reservations in the U.S. and Canada, please call the Avis Meeting Reservation and Information Desk at 1-800-331-1600. Outside the U.S. and Canada, please contact the local Avis location or your travel agent. Or, click here to make your reservation online. Discounted rates are available from May 9-26, 2002.

Lakes, Locks, and Lively Reception Cruise

 

Visitors watch as boats make the transition from the fresh water of Lake Washington and Lake Union to the salt water of Puget Sound through Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard, Seattle's Scandinavian neighborhood.

Join Us for the Shaping the Network Society "Lakes, Locks, and Lively Reception Cruise." Come cruise with your colleagues on a memorable passage from salt to fresh water through Seattle's famous Hiram Chittenden Locks and explore some of Seattle's most important waterfront landmarks. View Seattle's maritime heritage first hand. See the Alaska fishing fleet's home port at Fisherman's Terminal. Marvel at the unique "Sleepless in Seattle" floating houseboat community. Enjoy informative narration, lively conversation, warm hospitality, a delicious hors d'oeuvres buffet, and cash bar while experiencing fantastic city and mountain vistas from Elliott Bay, Puget Sound, and Lake Union.

 

A classic view of the Space Needle and the Seattle skyline from Queen Anne Hill

Our 3-hour Locks cruise, which will take place late afternoon Saturday, May 18, following the conclusion of the day's conference sessions, departs from the Seattle Waterfront, rain or shine, and ends on Lake Union at the doorstep of the conference headquarters hotel. The cost of this cruise is $49.95 per person. Children aged 12 and under receive a $15 discount. Because there are limited spaces available on this cruise, please register early to ensure that you can participate. Join us for what will be an extraordinary experience!

Mt. Rainier, at 14,411 feet, is the dramatic backdrop to Seattle's Elliott Bay

 
 

Updated April 1, 2002