12-15 September 2004              Seattle, USA

Conference Location
The conference will be held in the Physics/Astronomy Building on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. Seattle is known for its scenic beauty, temperate climate, and abundant cultural and recreational opportunities. The Puget Sound region offers many opportunities for recreation and sightseeing. The Olympic Mountains to the west and the Cascade Mountains to the east provide a spectacular setting for the city. Just north of downtown Seattle, the University of Washington campus occupies 684 acres bordering Lake Washington. The campus conference headquarters, nearby restaurants, shops, and services are all within comfortable walking distance.
Campus map with the Physics/Astronomy Building
University of Washington website

Accommodations

Please specify ncAFM Meeting, University of Washington when making reservations. All rates are subject to state and local taxes (approximately 15.6%). Early reservations are strongly advised. Reservation deadline: August 11, 2004 for reduced university group rates.

University Inn 4140 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, WA 98105 Tel: 206-632-5055; 800-733-3855 Fax: 206-547-4937 Traditional Room: $99 Deluxe Room: $109 Rates are for one person -- extra adults; add $10; children under 18 stay free with parents. Short walk west of University campus; free parking; complimentary continental breakfast (may be ordered "To Go" the night before); free wireless internet in guestrooms and public areas; non-smoking hotel; small swimming pool; nearby shops and restaurants; free shuttle to downtown Seattle and area attractions; newly renovated hotel. If you wish to reserve your room via the internet, email the hotel with your name, address, arrival and departure dates and number of persons. Note that you are an ncAFM 2004 participant. Email address: reservations@universityinnseattle.com

Watertown Hotel 4242 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, WA 98105 Tel: 206-826-4242; 866-944-4242 Fax: 206-315-4242 Studio Room: $119 Short walk west of University campus; restaurant; free parking; complimentary continental breakfast; wine bar in lobby; non-smoking hotel; exercise facility; high-speed internet access in each room; loaner bicycles; free local telephone calls; free shuttle to downtown Seattle and area attractions; rooms with microwave, refrigerator, hairdryers, coffeemaker and ironing board; nearby shops and restaurants. If you wish to reserve your room via the internet, email the hotel with your name, address, arrival and departure dates and number of persons. Note that you are an ncAFM 2004 participant. Email address: reservations@watertownseattle.com.

Best Western University Tower 4507 Brooklyn Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98105 Tel: 206-634-2000; 800-899-0251 Fax: 206-545-2103 contact@universitytowerhotel.com Ask for University of Washington special rate: $99 plus tax Walking distance to campus; non-smoking hotel; view rooms; complimentary free parking and continental breakfast for guests; walking distance to campus, shops, and restaurants.

College Inn 4000 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98015 Tel: 206-633-4441 Fax: 206-547-1335 mgr@collegeinnseattle.com 1 person single room: $50 2 persons double room: $60 mention UW conference to receive 10% off the above rate. European style bed and breakfast; non-smoking rooms only; shared bathrooms; full continental breakfast included (pastries, cereal, fruit, juice, coffee, tea); no telephones in rooms; short walking distance to campus, shops, and restaurants.

Parking
A car is not necessary for conference participants who will be staying in Universtiy area hotels. The recommended hotels are walking distance from the campus. For participants who will be arriving by car, visitor parking is available in the Central Plaza Garage for $8.00 per day. The parking garage entrance is located at 15th Avenue N.E. and N.E. 41st Street. Further information will be provided in a registration confirmation packet.

Travel
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located 30 minutes south of campus and is served by both domestic and international airlines. Airport shuttle services and taxis provide transportation between the airport and downtown hotels or the University area; tickets and information are available on the baggage claim level of the airport.

Shuttle Express is suggested for late night and early morning hours or for transportation to the University area and locations not served by the Gray Line Airport service. Departures are frequent and advance reservations from the airport are not required. The one-way cost to the University is approximately $23 (or $30 for two persons traveling together).

The Gray Line Airport Express provides frequent shuttle service to downtown Seattle hotels between 6:00 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. The cost is $8.50 per person one-way. Advance reservations are not necessary. Tickets may be purchased from the service desks located on the baggage claim level of the airport. (Link to Sea-Tac Airport web site.)

Taxi service from the airport to downtown hotels is approximately $35.00 one-way and $40.00 one-way to the University area.

Seattle Weather

Summer temperatures in Seattle are generally mild. The average daytime high temperature in September is 69°F (21°C) and the average nighttime low temperature is 51°F (11°C). Current weather forecast for Seattle.

 

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