Getting There The nearest airport is the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Driving from SeaTac to downtown Seattle will take 30-60 minutes, depending on the time of day.
The pick-up location for rideshares such as Uber and Lyft is across the airport skybridge on the 3rd floor of the parking garage, it will cost between $50-$70 to get to downtown Seattle from the airport
Or you can take theSound Transit Light Rail. A trip on the 1-Line towards Northgate from the SeaTac station to the Westlake Station in downtown Seattle will take about 60 minutes and cost about $3.50
Lodging:
The following hotels offer special rates for this event:
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown/Lake Union 925 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109. (website, map) This hotel is directly across from the venue and offers a special festival rate of $279/night + taxes/fees. The festival has secured 5 standard (king) room and 20 double/queen rooms. To book visit: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations or call 206-213-0100, speak to the front desk and ask for the dragon boat festival rate
EVEN Hotel Seattle Downtown - Lake Union 527 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (website, map) This Hotel is a 7 minute walk from the race site. The festival is offering a 15% off the listed rate. To book visit; https://www.ihg.com/evenhotels/hotels/us/en/reservation
There are several other hotels within walking distance of Lake Union Park
Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Lake Union (5 minute walk) 800 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (website,map)
Silver Cloud Hotel – Seattle Lake Union (12 minute walk), 1150 Fairview Ave N, Seattle WA 98109 (website,map)
Quick tips for International Teams:
In Seattle, June is the beginning of summer, but being Seattle, there is still a chance for rain! There is a 28% chance of rain throughout the month of June and we will happily paddle in it! The average temperature if 61’F (16’C), ranging from a low of 52’F (11’C) to a high of 70’F (21’C).