Air travel
Cochlear has arranged special meeting discounts on United Airlines. These special discounts are available by booking with United directly (independently or though a travel agent). Be sure to indicate the meeting name (Cochlear Implants in Children) and the file number 501CR in order to obtain the special fare.
Air/Zone fares based on geographic location are also available with no Saturday night stay required. Minimum stay (two nights); seven-day advance purchase required. (Zone fares are not available through online ticket purchase; please call United Airlines.)
United Airlines
800/521-4041
8:00am – 10:00pm ET
File Number: 501CR www.united.com
Ground transportation
Car Rental
Special rates and discounts are available through Avis. To receive these special rates and discounts, be sure to mention Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number B169699. To make reservations, please contact Avis at 800/331-1600 or www.avis.com
Driving Directions to the Sheraton:
From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Take Interstate 5 North and exit at Seneca Street (use the left lane off the exit ramp). Turn right onto Sixth Avenue. The hotel entrance is on the right between Union Street and Pike Street.
From East
Take Interstate 90 to Interstate 5 North and use the Madison Street Exit. Turn left onto Madison Street, and then turn right onto 6th Avenue. Proceed for 4 blocks and the hotel will be on the right.
From North
Take Interstate 5 South and use the Union Street Exit. Proceed for 1 block to Sixth Avenue and then take a right onto Sixth Avenue. Continue 1 block and the hotel will be on the right.
For customized directions or an interactive map, visit the driving directions on the Sheraton Seattle's website.
Hotel Parking
Valet parking is available for hotel guests at $34/day. Parking for non-hotel guests is subject to availability.
Public Transportation:
The Metro Transit (206)553-3000) offers public bus service throughout Seattle and its surrounding communities. A Seattle landmark is the nation's first tunnel for dual-power buses that runs throughout the heart of downtown. The tunnel stops are included in the free ride area of downtown Seattle.
The Seattle Monorail (206) 905-2600) provides transportation from downtown to Seattle Center. The monorail runs weekdays from 7:30am - 11:00pm and weekends 9:00am - 11:00pm.
Shuttle Service
Airport shuttle service is provided by Grayline and is available for $11/person one way or $18/person round trip. Services runs from 5:30am - 11:00 pm. Reservations are not necessary and tickets can be purchased at the Grayline Desk near baggage claim or on the bus.
