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Travel

For out-of-town guests, we’ve included a list of recommended hotels below. We also suggest exploring Airbnb options in the following Tacoma neighborhoods: Ruston, Proctor, North End, Old Town, North Tacoma, and the Central District. August is peak tourist season in the Pacific Northwest, and hotel rooms are at their most expensive. If you're looking for the cheapest option, sharing an Airbnb or Vrbo house/apartment might be the best strategy.

Hotel

Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma at Point Ruston Waterfront

5125 Grand Loop, Ruston, WA 98407
 

The Silver Cloud is a five-minute drive from the venue at Point Defiance Park. Located on the waterfront, it’s within easy walking distance of paved walking trails, shops, restaurants, and cafés. We’ve reserved a block of rooms for guests, which can be booked using this link: https://pointruston.silvercloud.com/irmng/#/search?g=2607JANS&o=Janssenloper1!

Hotel

Hotel Murano

1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA
 

Approximately 20 minutes from Point Defiance Park, Hotel Murano is located in downtown Tacoma near the Museum of Glass and Tacoma Art Museum.

Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

1515 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
 

Hotel

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

2611 East E Street, Tacoma, WA 98421
 

Travel Note

Getting Here

For out-of-town guests flying in: The closest airport to Tacoma is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac - airport code is SEA). Getting from SeaTac to Tacoma takes 30-60 min., depending on traffic. If you want to explore the broader region while you're here - especially if you want to visit the Cascades or Olympic Peninsula - you should rent a car at SeaTac. There is a free shuttle from the airport to the car rental facility that serves SeaTac. You can also use public transit or Lyft/Uber to get from the airport to Tacoma, around Tacoma, and from Tacoma to Seattle. Information on public transit options from SeaTac to Tacoma: https://www.visitpiercecounty.com/plan/transportation/sea-tac-international-airport/#:~:text=Public%20Transit/Shuttle%20from%20Sea,seamless%20travel%20across%20the%20region. Information on Light rail and Sounder train service from Tacoma to Seattle: https://www.soundtransit.org/ Information on Link Light Rail within Tacoma: https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/stations/tacoma-link-light-rail-stations