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Global Challenges, College Learning, and America’s Promise

January 21-24, 2009
Seattle, Washington

IMPORTANT HOTEL INFORMATION: December 2, 2008

The AAC&U room block is sold out of king rooms, but double/double rooms are available for all nights. If you are using the online system, please change the "Bed Type" to double/double, and the reservation will go through.

If you have any problems, please contact us at 202-387-3760. Thank you.

 

Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers
1400 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, Washington  98101
206-621-9000

Online reservations available now.

Located in the city’s vibrant core, the AAA four-diamond Sheraton Seattle Hotel is a gateway to all the sights, sounds, and experiences of the fabulous Pacific Northwest.  The Sheraton is conveniently situated near historic Pike Place Market; the Seattle Art Museum; Benaroya Hall, home of the Seattle Symphony; and the new Seattle Public Library, designed by Rem Koolhaas, winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize.

The Sheraton’s Health Club, located on the 35th floor, features an indoor heated pool, an indoor heated lap pool, a sauna, and an exercise room. 

The discounted rate for AAC&U registrants is $173 for a single or double room.  Please be certain to tell the hotel that you are with AAC&U to receive this special rate.  This conference rate is available only until December 13, 2008, but we encourage participants to make hotel reservations as soon as possible.  Once the AAC&U room block is sold out (which can be one month or more before the cut-off date), the discounted rate will no longer apply.

Club Level rooms (upgraded amenities, complimentary internet, etc.) are available for $206 (single or double).  Deluxe Level rooms (also upgraded and in the Sheraton’s new Union Tower) are available for $186, single or double.

Travel Information

Registrants should fly into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, which is approximately 14 miles from the Seattle Sheraton.  The Downtown Airporter is the least expensive transportation between the Sheraton and SeaTac International Airport.  Downtown Airporter prices are approximately $11.  Shuttle vans can be $27 one way; town cars, $30 one way; and taxi cabs, $35 one way.  Airporter schedules are available online.

 

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