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About Seattle

Seattle is a thriving waterfront city surrounded by natural beauty. Discover a walkable downtown featuring world-class hotels and meeting venues just steps away from sweeping mountain views. The Visit Seattle team will ensure you have everything you need to make your meeting a success—from site selection to convention planning and local resources. Meet in Seattle, Mother Nature’s City.

TAXES

How much is the total cumulative hotel tax?
15.7% plus 2.3% fee per room per night for STIA hotels in downtown (74 participating hotels)
How much is the F&B tax? 10.25% for Seattle
How much is the average F&B gratuity? 20%

AIRPORT

How many miles from the airport to downtown? 14
Is there public transportation, such as a bus or subway available?
Link Light Rail takes visitors from SEA Airport to downtown Seattle in 40 minutes and costs $3.00. The train also continues on to the vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood, University of Washington, and Green Lake/Roosevelt area.
How much does the public transportation cost?
Link Light Rail – $2.25-$3.25
King County Metro Busses are $3.00 flat rate
What is the shuttle bus fare from the airport to downtown?
Shared shuttle fares vary and typically start around $20–$35+ depending on operator.
What is the taxi fare from airport to downtown? $45 average, Rideshare trips (Uber, Lyft) typically cost between $20-40.
How many daily flights out of airport? Average of 587 departures per day
Is the airport a hub for any carrier? Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines
What are the major carriers serving airport?
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HOTELS

How many committable hotel rooms downtown on peak night? 9,500+
How many committable hotel rooms downtown on peak within walking distance to convention center? 5,500+ within a 5-block radius (10-minute walk); 7,500+ within a 10-block radius (20-minute walk)
How many headquarter hotel properties? 3
How many rooms available on peak night at the largest headquarter property? 1,000

CONVENTION CENTER

How many total gross square feet of exhibit space at Convention Center?
Up to 205,700 sq. ft. – Arch building
Up to 248,450 sq. ft. – Summit building
Convention Center Campus Total Exhibit Space = Up to 454,150 sq. ft.
How much of this exhibit space is contiguous? 205,700 sq. ft.
How many total gross square feet of meeting space is available at the Convention center?
Up to 138,320 sq. ft. – Arch building including ballroom space
Up to 157,620 sq. ft. – Summit building including ballroom space
Convention Center Campus Total Meeting Space = Up to 295,940 sq. ft. including ballroom space
How many meeting rooms does the convention center have?
Up to 78 rooms – Arch building
Up to 70 rooms – Summit building
How big is the largest meeting room?
29,580 sq. ft. (6ABC) – Arch building
58,000 sq. ft. (Ballroom 1, 2, 3) – Summit building
When was the last renovation or expansion?
Seattle Convention Center opened its Summit building addition in January 2023.
When is a future renovation/expansion scheduled?
None scheduled at this time.
Is there free Wi-Fi at the convention center? Yes, in common areas
Is there an exclusive in-house Electrical provider? Yes – Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services
Is there an exclusive in-house AV provider? No – preferred provider is Encore
Is there an exclusive in-house decorator? No
Is there an exclusive in house caterer? Yes – Aramark
Is the convention center a union property? Yes
If union property, can you provide estimated pricing list?

*Average Rates Charged to Exhibitors*	Seattle
General Display Labor/Decorator/Hour
Regular	$176.81*
Overtime	$278.63*
Sunday/Holiday/Other	$278.63*
Rigger/Hour
Regular	$160
Overtime	$240
Sunday/Holiday/Other	$320
Electrician/Hour
Regular	$147
Overtime	$220
Sunday/Holiday/Other	$294
Plumber/Hour
Regular	$147
Overtime	$220
Sunday/Holiday/Other	$294
Forklift with Operator/Lowest Weight Range/Hour
Regular	$268.31*
Overtime	$394.50*
Sunday/Holiday/Other	$394.50*
Drayage Per CWT (Hundred Weight): Advance Shipments to Official Service Contractor	2.18*
Drayage Per CWT (Hundred Weight): Direct Crated Shipments to Exhibit Hall	3.75*
Drayage Per CWT (Hundred Weight): Direct Crated Shipments to Exhibit Hall Requiring Special Handling	5.00*
Drayage Per CWT (Hundred Weight): Direct Uncrated & Loose Shipments to Exhibit Hall	6.00*

*Not a service directly offered by Seattle Convention Center (SCC). Estimated pricing is based on industry survey averages and may not be accurate for SCC.
Here is a list of labor unions with whom planners will be required to work at the convention center:
- District Council of Carpenters of Seattle, King County and vicinity
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 46
- International Alliance of Stage and Theatrical Employees, Local No. 15
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local No. 117
- Painters District, Council No. 5
- Sign and Display Workers, Local No. 1094
- Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union, Local No. 8
- International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 286
- Service Employees International Union, Local No. 6

OFF SITE VENUES

How many off site venues within walking distance can host up to 2,000 people? 6 venues within a 10-minute walk with capacity for 850-1,800 people
How many off site venues within a ten-minute bus transfer can host up to 2,000 people?
Another 19 venues within a 10-minute bus transfer with capacity for 850-10,000 people.
How many restaurants are within walking distance of the convention center?
85+ restaurants within a 10-minute walk and 100+ within a 20-minute walk.
Can you list 3-5 local attractions and there whereabouts?
- Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Pacific Science Center, Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) (Seattle Center Campus: 6-minute drive from SCC)
- Pike Place Market (Downtown: 6-minute walk down Pike Street from SCC)
- Seattle Art Museum, Smith Tower (Downtown: 9 to 19-minute walk from SCC)
- Seattle Waterfront Park, Seattle Great Wheel, Seattle Aquarium (Downtown: 15-minute walk from SCC
- Museum of Flight (Boeing Field: 10-minute drive south of downtown Seattle)