Location: Seattle, WA
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Seattle is two cities in one.
It’s a world-class metropolis set within wild, beautiful natural surroundings, offering the best of urban lifestyle while embracing the rugged outdoors. Many of Seattle’s top visitor attractions are within mere blocks of the Seattle Convention Center, including the Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Symphony, ferries, world-class restaurants, and a historic theatre district. Three national parks lie within a two-hour drive of Seattle and the city is a gateway to the San Juan Islands, Olympic Peninsula, Washington Wine Country and British Columbia.
Visit Seattle: Visitor guide, food and dining, things to do and more
Travel
Learn more about traveling to and around Seattle including:
Attendees are responsible for booking and paying for their own travel.
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Lodging
Note: The hotel block for the 2025 WIDA Annual Conference has reached capacity. We encourage attendees to explore other lodging options in downtown Seattle.
The WIDA Annual Conference has negotiated a reduced lodging rate for attendees at the following hotel.
Location: Sheraton Grand Seattle
1400 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Rate: Rate: $249/night + tax
Conference Venue
All WIDA Annual Conference sessions on October 28-30, 2025, will take place at the Seattle Convention Center Arch Building located at 705 Pike Street Seattle, WA 98101.
The reception on Wednesday, October 29 will take place at the Sheraton Grand Seattle, which is just across the street from the Seattle Convention Center.
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Getting to the Arch Building: Accessible Entrances
Directions to the Seattle Convention Center
Pedestrian entrance
There are three pedestrian, street-level entrances with push-button automatic doors. Two are located on the south side of Pike Street between 7th and 8th Avenues. Both entrances have ramp access in addition to stairs. The third entrance, on Convention Place at the shuttle drop-off location, has a short curb and ramp.
Garage entrance
The Arch Garage can be accessed on 8th Avenue between Pike Street and Seneca Street. There are 16 accessible parking spaces at the end of Aisle F on the blue level of the garage. If parking in one of the accessible spaces, follow the blue path to enter the convention center. Both parking levels access the Arch Building using a ramp. There is no elevator access inside Arch Garage. As you enter Arch at 705 Pike from the parking structure, you will be on level 3.
Accessibility Inside the Arch Building
If entering from the Arch Garage, an accessible elevator is located on your right-hand side adjacent to Room 310.
Escalators connect all event levels in the Arch Building.
The Arch Building is furnished with benches, tables or counters and seating options on every level.
All restrooms are accessible and include hands-free faucets. Arch family restrooms are located on levels 4 and 5. The all-gender restroom is located on level 4.