Attendee Information

Meeting Hotel

 

Sheraton Seattle Hotel

 1400 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 United States

 206-621-9000

The Sheraton Seattle is sold out. Please see the Nearby Places To Stay widget on the homepage to find additional lodging options.

The Fine Print

  • Rates do not include applicable state and local taxes, currently 15.6% and state or local mandated taxes or assessments.
  • Guests wishing to cancel their reservations should inform the hotel no later than 6:00 pm on the day prior to their arrival date to avoid the cancellation fee of one night at the room rate plus tax.
  • An early departure fee of $75.00 will apply if a group attendee checks out prior to the confirmed checkout date and the Hotel is unable to book an equivalent room type.
  • The HSS does not work with any third-party booking companies. Any communication or request from a third party should be considered illegitimate.

Parking

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservation app. 

To reserve your parking spot, visit the History of Science Society Annual Meeting SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.

New to SpotHero? Click here to download the SpotHero app.

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Hotel Parking Rates

All rates by the hour, unless stated otherwise.

Hours Rate
0-1 $16
1-2 $21
2-3 $25
3-4 $30
4-5 $39
5-24 $57
Overnight $57

Childcare Options

The Sheraton Seattle does not offer any babysitting services or childcare programs directly. For baby sitting, the hotel recommends Best Sitters ( 206-682-2556). The hotel also recommends checking out this list of friendly family activities nearby.

HSS is once again pleased to offer Dependent Care Grants that can be used to defray the cost of childcare. For more information and to apply, click the button below. Please note that childcare is only one possible use for Dependent Care Grants, which are, in general, intended to defray the cost of dependent care.

Application Deadline: Expired

Transportation

  • Flying into Seattle? The Link Light Rail is the best way to reach downtown Seattle and the meeting hotel (exit at Westlake Station).
  • Purchase tickets before borading at kiosks in the station.
  • Payments may be made by cash or credit card Fares range from from $2.25 to $3.25.
  • Airport to Westlake Station: 38 min Trains are available 5 am to 1 am Monday through Saturday and 6 am to midnight on Sunday Trains run every 6, 10, or 15 minutes depending on time of day

Safety and Security Tips for Visitors

When Out and About

  • Safety in numbers. Explore the city with a friend or colleague.
  • Walk in well-lit areas. Use main streets and avoid shortcuts through alleys.
  • If alone after dark, use a ride share service such as Lyft and Uber or a cab.
  • Be conscious of your belongings.
  • Keep personal/valuable items in your hotel safe or close at hand.
  • Be aware of your surroundings.
  • Keep your eyes up and not on your phone.
  • Walk with a purpose and project an assertive and business-like image.
  • Carry your purse or wallet safely. Closed, in front of your body.

Accessibility

For a guide to wheelchair and other accessibility questions, please consult the resources posted on WheelchairTravel.org.

Thank you to Kate Jirik for providing the site.

Restaurants Near the Hotel

RestaurantAddressPhoneCuisinesPriceDistance from Hotel (MI)
Juicy Cafe 725 Pike St (206) 682-6960 Deli $ 0
Daily Grill 629 Pike St (206) 624-8400 American $$ 0.01
Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails 1415 Fifth Ave (206) 971-8015 American $$$ 0.1
Loulay Kitchen & Bar 600 Union St (206) 402-4588 French $$$ 0.1
Sansei 815 Pine St (206) 402-4414 Japanese $$ 0.1
Urbane 1639 Eighth Ave, Hyatt at Olive 8 (206) 676-4600 Northwest $$ 0.1
The Fountain Bar & Lounge at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel 1400 Sixth Ave (206) 621-9000 Northwest $$ 0.1
Dragonfish Asian Cafe 722 Pine St (206) 467-7777 Pan Asian $$$ 0.1
Ruth's Chris Steak House 727 Pine St (206) 624-8524 Steakhouse $$$ 0.1
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant 600 Pine St, Ste 401 (206) 405-4205 American $$ 0.2
Soup's On! 1420 Fifth Ave (206) 625-9973 American $ 0.2
Tap House Grill 1506 Sixth Ave (206) 816-3314 American $$ 0.2
The Carlile Room 820 Pine St (206) 946-9720 American $$$ 0.2
redtrees restaurant + bar 1301 Sixth Ave (206) 624-0500 Continental $$$ 0.2
Il Fornaio 600 Pine St, Ste 132 (206) 264-0994 Italian $$ 0.2
Andaluca Restaurant & Bar 407 Olive Way (206) 382-6999 Mediterranean $$$$ 0.2
The Georgian 411 University St (206) 621-1700 Northwest $$$$ 0.2
Thai Ginger 600 Pine St, Pacific Place, Fourth Fl (206) 749-9100 Thai/Southeast Asian $$ 0.2
Café Yumm! 717 Pine St (206) 624-9866 Vegetarian $ 0.2
Barolo Ristorante 1940 Westlake Ave       0.2
Cinque Terre   (206) 456-6300     0.2
ORFEO 421 31st Ave (206) 443-1972 American $$$ 0.25
Yard House 1501 Fourth Ave (206) 682-2087 American $$ 0.3
Miller's Guild 2701 First Ave, Ste 300 (206) 443-3663 American $$ 0.3
P.F. Chang's China Bistro - Seattle 400 Pine St, Ste 136 (206) 393-0070 Chinese $$ 0.3
Hamanasu 1200 Fifth Ave (206) 682-4686 Japanese $$$ 0.3
The Dunbar Room 900 Madison St (206) 343-6156 Northwest $$ 0.3
Wild Ginger Seattle 1401 Third Ave (206) 623-4450 Pan Asian $$ 0.3
Toss'd Custom Salads 1420 Fifth Ave (206) 682-6700 Deli $ 0.4
Shug's Soda Fountain & Ice Cream 1525 First Ave Ste 2A (206) 602-6420 Desserts $ 0.4
The Elephant and Castle Pub & Restaurant 1415 Fifth Ave (206) 624-9977 English $$ 0.4
RN74 1433 Fourth Ave at Pike (206) 456-7474 French $$$ 0.4
Tulio Ristorante 1100 Fifth Ave (206) 624-5500 Italian $$$ 0.4
Japonessa 1400 First Ave (206) 971-7979 Japanese $$$ 0.4
Sushi Kudasai 1420 Fifth Ave, Ste 203 (206) 839-4016 Japanese $$ 0.4
Kiki Ramen 2051 Seventh Ave (206) 775-7070 Japanese $$ 0.4
Palomino 1420 Fifth Ave, Ste 350 (206) 623-1300 Northwest $$$ 0.4
Sound View Cafe 1501 Pike Pl, Ste 501 (206) 623-5700 Northwest $$ 0.4
Scout 110 Stewart St (206) 623-4600 Northwest $$$$ 0.4
The Nest 110 Stewart St (206) 623-4600 Northwest $$$ 0.4
The Pike Pub at Pike Brewing Company 1415 First Ave (206) 622-6044 Pub $$ 0.4
Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar 1517 Pike Pl (206) 624-7166 Seafood $$ 0.4
Pike Place Chowder 1530 Post Alley, Ste 11 (206) 267-2537 Seafood $ 0.4
Blueacre Seafood 1700 Seventh Ave (206) 659-0737 Seafood $$$ 0.4
Tankard & Tun 1415 First Ave (206) 812-6619 Seafood $$$ 0.4
Steepologie Tea 1905 Fourth Ave (206) 624-7745 Specialty Foods and Beverages $$ 0.4
Relish Burger Bistro 1900 Fifth Ave (206) 256-7697 American $$ 0.5
TRACE 1112 Fourth Ave (206) 264-6060 American $$$ 0.5
FareStart 700 Virginia St (206) 267-7601 American $$ 0.5
Purple Café and Wine Bar 1225 Fourth Ave (206) 829-2280 American $$ 0.5
Beecher's Handmade Cheese 801 Blanchard Street, Suite 400 (206) 322-1644 American $ 0.5
Assembly Hall in Via6 2121 Sixth Ave (206) 812-8413 American $$ 0.5
Great State Burger - Downtown 20410 Seventh Ave (206) 775-7880 American $$ 0.5
Davids & Co. Restaurant 200 University St. (206) 215-4797 Barbecue $$ 0.5
Storyville Coffee - Pike Place 94 Pike St, Ste 34 (206) 780-5777 Coffee Houses & Espresso   0.5
Fonté Coffee Roaster 1321 First Ave (206) 777-6193 European $$ 0.5
Maximilien in the Market 81 A Pike St (206) 682-7270 French $$$ 0.5
IL Bistro 93 Pike St, Ste A (206) 682-3049 Italian $$$ 0.5
Cantina Leńa 2101 Fifth Ave (206) 519-5723 Mexican $$ 0.5
Place Pigalle Restaurant and Bar 81 Pike St (206) 624-1756 Northwest $$$$ 0.5
The Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House 1212 Second Ave (206) 224-7000 Northwest $$$ 0.5
Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar 1916 Pike Pl, Ste 16 (206) 448-7721 Seafood $$ 0.5
Shuckers 411 University St (206) 621-1700 Seafood $$$$ 0.5
All Water Seafood & Oyster Bar 1010 First Ave (206) 357-9000 Seafood $$$ 0.5
Pike Place Chowder - Pacific Place 600 Pine St, Ste 404 (206) 838-5680 Seafood $ 0.5
Indi Chocolate 1901 Western Ave, Ste D (425) 463-5943 Specialty Foods and Beverages   0.5
The Capital Grille 7908 14th Avenue SW (206) 382-0900 Steakhouse $$$ 0.5
Outlier 1101 Fourth Ave (206) 624-7755 American $$ 0.6
Café Campagne 1600 Post Alley (206) 728-2233 French $$$$ 0.6
Assaggio Ristorante 2010 Fourth Ave (206) 441-1399 Italian $$$ 0.6
Dahlia Lounge & Bakery 2001 Fourth Ave (206) 682-4142 Northwest $$$ 0.6
Lowell's Restaurant & Bar 1519 Pike Pl (206) 622-2036 Northwest $ 0.6
Palace Kitchen 2030 Fifth Ave (206) 448-2001 Northwest $$ 0.6
Lola 2000 Fourth Ave (206) 441-1430 Northwest $$$ 0.6
Steelhead Diner 95 Pine St, Ste 17 (206) 625-0129 Northwest $$$ 0.6
Serious Pie 316 Virginia St (206) 838-7388 Pizza $$$ 0.6
The Butcher's Table 801 Blanchard St (206) 209-5990 Steakhouse $$$$ 0.6
Goldfinch Tavern 99 Union Street (206) 749-7070     0.6
Honest Biscuits Pike Place Market       0.6
Old Stove Brewing Co @ Pike Place Market Pike Place Market (206) 660-2682     0.6
Heartwood Provisions 814 Second Ave (206) 582-3505 American $$$ 0.7
Storyville Coffee - 1st & Madison 1001 First Ave (206) 780-5777 Coffee Houses & Espresso   0.7
Sweet Iron Waffles 1200 Third Ave, Ste 110 (206) 682-3336 European $ 0.7
Margaux Restaurant & Lounge 401 Lenora St (206) 219-2224 Northwest $$$ 0.7
JUNO Restaurant 700 Third Ave (206) 631-8080 Northwest $$$ 0.7
Lecosho 89 University St (206) 623-2101 Northwest $$$ 0.7
Café 56 1201 Alaskan Way (206) 623-4340 Seafood $$ 0.7
Metropolitan Grill 820 Second Ave (206) 624-3287 Steakhouse $$$$ 0.7
MBar 400 Fairview Ave N       0.7
Etta's 2030 Fifth Ave (206) 443-6000 Seafood $$$ 0.9
Elliott's Oyster House 1201 Alaskan Way, Pier 56 (206) 623-4340 Seafood $$$ 0.9
Le Panier 1902 Pike Pl (206) 441-3669 French   1
Cutters Crabhouse 2001 Western Ave (206) 448-4884 Seafood $$$ 1
Ivar's Acres of Clams 1001 Alaskan Way (206) 624-6852 Seafood $$ 1
The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar 1301 Alaskan Way, Pier 57 (206) 623-3500 Seafood $$$ 1
The Crab Pot 1301 Alaskan Way, Pier 57 (206) 624-1890 Seafood $$$ 1
Six Seven at The Edgewater 2411 Alaskan Way, Pier 67 (206) 269-4575 American $$$$ 1.2
The Yellow Leaf Cupcake Company 2209 Fourth Ave (206) 441-4240 Desserts   1.2
Space Needle Restaurant 400 Broad St (206) 905-2100 Northwest $$$$ 1.2
Anthony's Pier 66 Bell Street Diner 2201 Alaskan Way (206) 448-6688 Seafood   1.5
AQUA by El Gaucho 2801 Alaskan Way (206) 956-9171 Seafood $$$$ 1.5

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