Visiting Teams Information


Getting to Seattle 
  • The nearest airport is the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). See travel tips for SEA airport.
  • Driving from SeaTac to downtown Seattle will take 30-60 minutes, depending on the time of day. Please note that the University of Washington commencement and graduation ceremonies will take place on June 7th and 8th and may impact traffic in the area, especially northbound I-5.
  • Consider public transit to and from the airport via the Sound Transit Light Rail.  

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​

Staybridge Suites Seattle Downtown 
1119 Mercer St, 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/staybridge/hotels/us/en/seattle/seamf/hoteldetail​

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 
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Thank you to our festival sponsors!