SEATTLE/KING COUNTY CLINIC February 13 – 16, 2020 at Seattle Center
Volunteer Transportation, Parking, Lodging & Dining, and Other Resources
Thank you for volunteering for Seattle/King County Clinic! We hope the information provided in this document will help you to make the most of your time with us.
Transportation & Parking Connect from SeaTac Airport to Seattle Center by riding Sound Transit’s Link Light Rail1 to Westlake Center ($3.00 one- way; buy tickets at the kiosks at SeaTac station), then catching the Seattle Center Monorail2 ($3.00 one-way; cash, debit/credit cards, and ORCA card; exact change is not required). Monorail hours start at 7:30 AM, Monday – Friday, and 8:30 AM, Saturday & Sunday.
Free parking is available for volunteers Feb 11–17, 2020, in the Mercer Street Garage. See directions below and map at end of this document.
Directions to Mercer Street Garage 650 3rd Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 If you use a GPS app for route guidance, a couple of things to keep in mind: • Although Mercer Street is the most direct route between I-5 and Seattle Center, it’s rarely the fastest route during daily rush hours (7am–9am and 3pm–6pm) due to high traffic volumes. • The SR 99 tunnel3 is subject to tolls ($1 to $2.25 with GoodToGo pass, $2 higher without). Verify the route provided by your app and/or check the app settings for toll avoidance options if you wish to avoid paying tolls. From I-5 Northbound These directions use alternates to Mercer Street to help reduce delays. • Via Madison Street Exit at Madison Street (use exit 164A for Dearborn St toward James St/Madison St). Left on Madison. Right on 6th Ave. Left on Denny Way. Right on 5th Ave N. Left on Mercer Street. Right on 3rd Ave N. Garage entrance is on your right. • Via Seneca Street Exit from the left lane at Seneca Street (exit 165). Right on 6th Ave. Left on Denny Way. Right on 5th Ave N. Left on Mercer Street. Right on 3rd Ave N. Garage entrance is on your right. From I-5 Southbound – Exit at Union Street (exit 165B). Right on 6th Ave. Left on Denny Way. Right on 5th Ave N. Left on Mercer Street. Right on 3rd Ave N. Garage entrance is on your right. To I-5 – Exit parking garage to Mercer Street, then turn right at the light on 5th Ave N. • To I-5 Southbound: Turn left on Denny Way or Spring Street and follow signs. • To I-5 Northbound: Turn left on Denny Way, right on Boren Ave and left on Olive Way.
Please note: There will be a FULL CLOSURE of Denny Way between 6th Ave and Dexter Ave each day February 10 through February 14 from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Stay up-to-date with the most current traffic conditions by visiting http://web6.seattle.gov/travelers/.
DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN YOUR CAR – KEEP ALL ITEMS OUT OF SIGHT!
1 https://www.soundtransit.org/sites/default/files/documents/schedule-link-light-rail.pdf 2 https://www.seattlemonorail.com/ 3 https://99tunnel.com/ Updated January 2020 Rideshare or taxi If using rideshare (Lyft, Uber) or taxi service, the best drop-off/pick-up location is McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street. Or use the nearby intersection reference, Mercer Street and 3rd Ave N.
Transit There are nine bus stops and 18 bus routes within walking distance of Seattle Center. You can find bus stops on Queen Anne Ave North, 1st Ave North, 2nd Ave North, 5th Ave North and Denny Way. Use the King County Metro Trip Planner to determine the best route for you. https://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/#/app/tripplanning
Cycling Bike racks available outside Nesholm Lecture Hall at the north end of McCaw Hall.
Community Vans service Clinic volunteers have the option to use community vans to carpool for their commute from the Eastside including Kirkland, Kenmore, Bothell, Woodinville, and Shoreline. Fares and other costs associated with their trips are all covered by King County Metro. Interested volunteers can contact the Community Transportation Coordinators (CTC) in their areas (listed below) to submit their trip request and become approved to drive a community van with other volunteers in the area. Trips can be scheduled for anytime throughout the day or evening, weekend or weekdays upon volunteer driver availability and would need a minimum of two passengers.
For more information please visit the following links or contact the CTC in your area: • Kenmore-North Kirkland Community Van4 o Email Armaghan Baghoori [email protected] or call 425-587-3924
• Bothell/Woodinville Community Van5 o Email Kristi Dreessen [email protected] or call 425-352-5129
• Shoreline-Lake Forest Park6 o Email [email protected] or call 425-943-6721
4 https://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/Public_Works/Transportation_and_Traffic/NKirkCommunityVan.htm 5 https://www.uwb.edu/facility/commuter-services/commuter-van 6 https://www.hopelink.org/community-van Updated January 2020 Hotel Discount Rates Listed in order of increasing walking distance from McCaw Hall.
Hotel information is subject to change and availability of rates and/or rooms is not guaranteed. Contact hotels directly to inquire about parking or other charges that may apply and to verify cancelation policies.
Hotel Discount How to get discount Notes The Maxwell Hotel Best available Individual reservations: 1 block 300 Roy St rate for direct 866.866.7977 or north of Seattle, WA 98109 bookings [email protected] McCaw Hall
206.286.0629 Groups of 10 or more: 206.823.3903 or [email protected] https://www.staypineapple.com/the- maxwell-hotel-seattle-wa Mention “Seattle/King County Clinic” Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle-Downtown 20% off best Book directly with Alex Kubik, 0.2 mi NE of 700 5th Ave N available rate Director of Sales. 206.282.7700 x118 McCaw Hall Seattle, WA 98109 or [email protected].
206.282.7700 Mention “Seattle Center Foundation” https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/seadthx- hampton-suites-seattle-downtown/ Inn at Queen Anne 10% off best Book online, promo code: Backyard 0.3 mi W of 505 1st Ave N available rate McCaw Hall. Seattle, WA 98109 Book by phone, ask for the “Backyard” rate No 206.282.7357 elevators
https://www.innatqueenanne.com/ MarQueen Hotel 10% off best Book online, promo code: Backyard 0.3 mi W of 600 Queen Anne Ave N available rate McCaw Hall. Seattle, WA 98109 Book by phone, ask for the “Backyard” rate No 206.282.7407 elevators
https://www.marqueen.com/ Mediterranean Inn Best possible Book online, discount code: Loyalty 0.3 mi W of 425 Queen Anne Ave N discounts McCaw Hall Seattle, WA 98109 available by Book by phone, mention the booking direct “Loyalty special” 206.428.4700
https://www.mediterranean-inn.com/
Updated January 2020 Hotel Discount How to get discount Notes Hyatt House Seattle/Downtown 15% off rates Book online, special offer code 0.4 mi SE of 201 5th Ave N during off-peak 133882 McCaw Hall Seattle, WA 98109 season (Oct 1– Apr 30) Ask about additional discounts that 206.727.1234 may apply for bookings of 5 nights or longer. https://www.hyatt.com/en- US/hotel/washington/hyatt-house-seattle- downtown/seaxd Executive Inn by the Space Needle 20% off Book by phone, mention preferred 0.5 mi SE of 200 Taylor Ave N standard room rate with Seattle Center Foundation McCaw Hall Seattle, WA 98109 rates
206.448.9444 x2 Discount available Jan 1– https://stayexecutiveinn.com/ Dec 30, 2020 Quality Inn & Suites Seattle Center 15% off regular Book by phone, mention “Seattle 0.6 mi SE of 618 John St rate Center Foundation” McCaw Hall Seattle, WA 98109 Currently 206.728.7666 under renovation https://www.qualityinnseattle.com/ Hyatt Place Seattle/Downtown 15% off rates Book online, special offer code 0.7 mi SE of 110 6th Ave N during off-peak 133882 McCaw Hall Seattle, WA 98109 season (Oct 1– Apr 30) Ask about additional discounts that 206.441.6041 may apply for bookings of 5 nights or longer. https://www.hyatt.com/en- US/hotel/washington/hyatt-place-seattle- downtown/seazd
ROOM SHARING: If you have a room to share or if you are interested in finding a room to share, please contact Don at [email protected] or 206.727.8876.
Updated January 2020 Grocery & Drug Stores Listed by approximate walking distance from McCaw Hall.
1. Metropolitan Market (below Bartell Drugs) 100 Mercer St (0.2 mi W)
2. Bartell Drugs (above Metropolitan Market) 600 1st Ave N (0.2 mi W)
3. QFC 500 Mercer St (0.2 mi E) Open 24 hours.
4. Plaid Pantry 720 Taylor Ave N (0.3 mi NE) Convenience store. Open 24 hours.
5. CVS Pharmacy 531 Queen Anne Ave N (0.3 mi W)
6. Safeway 516 1st Ave W (0.4 mi W)
7. Jacksons Food Stores 10 Denny Way (0.6 mi SW) Convenience store. Open 24 hours.
8. Walgreens 566 Denny Way (0.6 mi SE)
9. City Foods 2522 5th Ave (0.7 mi SE)
Updated January 2020 Area Restaurants Within groups, listed alphabetically. Contact businesses directly to verify operating hours.
1. In Seattle Center Armory 4. Along Roy Street http://www.seattlecenter.com/explore/food-and-drink • Bamboo Garden Vegetarian Cuisine – 364 Roy St • Bigfood BBQ • Bahn Thai – 409 Roy St • Blue Water Taco Grill • Keys on Main (piano bar) – 11 W Roy St • The Bubble Tea Shop • The Masonry (pizza) – 20 Roy St • Ceres Roasting Company (roasted nuts; coffee) • Mashawi Mediterranean Cuisine – 366 Roy St • The Confectional (cheesecakes and sweets) • McMenamins Queen Anne (pub) – 200 Roy St • Cool Guys Fry Bar • Pho Viet Anh – 372 Roy St • Eltana Wood-Fired Bagels • Solo Bar & Eatery – 200 Roy St • KABAB (Mediterranean)
• MOD Pizza • Pantry by Plum (vegan, organic) 5. Along Queen Anne Ave N • Premier Meat Pies • Athina Grill (Greek) – 528 Queen Anne Ave N • Quincy’s Burgers & Seafood • Blue Water Taco Grill – 515 Queen Anne Ave N • Seattle Fudge • Caffe Lladro (coffee) – 600 Queen Anne Ave N • Skillet Counter • Dick’s Drive-In – 500 Queen Anne Ave N • Starbucks Coffee • The Golden Olive (Mediterranean) – 521 Queen • Subway Anne Ave N • Wok • GoldinBlack (Korean) – 621 Queen Anne Ave N • Mecca Café and Bar – 526 Queen Anne Ave N
• Pagliacci Pizza – 550 Queen Anne Ave N 2. On Seattle Center Campus • Pung Kang Noodle – 517 Queen Anne Ave N • Collections Café at Chihuly Garden & Glass • Roti Cuisine of India – 530 Queen Anne Ave N • Culture Kitchen + Bar at MoPOP • Starbucks Coffee – 425 Queen Anne Ave N • Toulouse Petit (Cajun) – 601 Queen Anne Ave N • Uptown China – 200 Queen Anne Ave N 3. Along Mercer Street • Uptown Espresso – 525 Queen Anne Ave N • Caffé Zingaro (coffee) – 127 Mercer St
• The Melting Pot (fondue) – 14 Mercer St st • KFC/Taco Bell – 210 W Mercer St 6. Along or just off 1 Ave N • Ozzie’s (bar/lounge) – 105 W Mercer St • Agave Cocina & Tequilas – 100 Republican St • Racha Noodles & Thai Cuisine – 23 Mercer St • Chutneys (Indian) – 519 1st Ave N • T.S. McHugh’s (Irish pub) – 21 Mercer St • Express Coffee Lata – 529 Warren Ave N • Ten Sushi – 500 Mercer St • Plaza Garibaldi (Mexican) – 129 1st Ave N • Tup Tim Thai – 118 W Mercer St • Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar – 124 Republican St • Yummy Teriyaki – 622 1st Ave
Updated January 2020
Updated January 2020