Transportation Information
Grand Hyatt Seattle
721 Pine Street
Seattle, Washington 98101
Telephone: 1-206-774-1234
Reservations: 1-888-591-1234 (US and Canada)
Reservation Fax: 1-206-774-6033
http://grandseattle.hyatt.com/property/index.jhtml
By Air
SIAM has selected Travel Leaders to assist attendees in making travel arrangements. To book your reservations through Travel Leaders, contact Amy Hueber at 215-643-6585 or 1 (800) 698-2424. Be sure to mention you are attending the SIAM Geometric Design Meeting. Travel Leaders will issue your ticket and mail it to you. Travel Leaders' office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM- 5:30 PM Eastern Time. Please be aware there is a fee for this service.
You also have the choice of using your own travel agent or an internet service. There are many web sites available to allow you to search for and purchase airline tickets online. Expedia (www.expedia.com), Orbitz (www.orbitz.com), and Travelocity (www.travelocity.com) are just a few.
Ground Transportation
Public Transportation from the Airport
Taxis are available at the airport for transportation to the hotel. Please visit the Grand Hyatt Seattle’s web site, http://grandseattle.hyatt.com/property/index.jhtml and click on “Area Information” to find maps and directions to the hotel. SIAM also suggests you contact the hotel directly for any shared transportation information.
By Train
Amtrak has a rail station in Seattle. To make train reservations through Amtrak, call 1-800-USA-RAIL, go to www.amtrak.com , or contact Travel Leaders. Taxis are available at the train station for transportation to the hotel.
Rental Cars
Many major car rental companies have offices inside the airport terminal. You can make your arrangements when you arrive at the airport or you can make them through Travel Leaders or your own travel agent. Travel Leaders can make your car rental reservations at the same time you make your flight reservations. See information above regarding how to reach Travel Leaders.
Driving Directions
If renting a car, please obtain a map and directions from your rental car company. Another option is to visit Mapquest (www.mapquest.com) , or another similar web site. SIAM highly recommends you contact the hotel directly at (206) 774-1234 or visit their website for driving directions.