Author: Jonathan E. Caves
Microsoft Corporation
Date: March 19th, 2001
WG14 Monday, October 15th Friday, October 19th
WG21 Sunday, October 21st
WG21/X3J16 Monday, October 22nd Friday, October 26th
Note: OOPSLA 2001 is October 14th October 18th
Microsoft Conference Center
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
This is located at:
16070 NE 36th Way
Redmond, WA 98052
Note: it is likely that the Sunday evening WG21 meeting will be held in the hotel.
Microsoft will provide transportation each day between the recommended hotel and the campus conference center.
The recommended hotel is:
7575 164th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: 425-497-9926
Fax: 425-497-1909
The rate is $169.00 + Tax a night - Please mention that you are attending the Microsoft Meeting when making a booking with the hotel.
This a new hotel in Redmond Town Center an outdoor mall/town center with shops (including an REI with an indoor climbing wall), a cinema, and plenty of cafes and restaurants. There are also plenty of restaurants in old Redmond Town Center just a short walk or drive away.
The hotels website contains a link to a page with a map and driving directions from SeaTac International Airport.
Other hotels in the area include:
Homestead Village Guest Suites
15805 NE 28th
St
Bellevue, WA 98008
Phone: 425-885-6675
Fax: 425-885-5956
Notes: Very close to Microsoft, cheaper, no restaurants within easy walking distance.
Marriott Courtyard
14615 NE 29th Pl
Bellevue, WA 98008
Phone: 425-869-5300
Fax: 425-883-9122
Notes: Closer to Microsoft, a few restaurants within walking distance.
The Seattle area airport is SeaTac located about 20 miles south of Seattle. All major US carriers fly into SeaTac. There are also direct flights from London, Copenhagen, and Tokyo.
All major Car Hire companies are represented at the airport. There is an Airport Shuttle Service that provides a reasonably priced service from the airport to all the area hotels.
Here are some of the restaurants within easy walking distance of the Residence Inn
Cucina Cucina - Pasta/Pizza - definitely more Californian than Tuscan
Claim Jumper - Steaks/Chops - huge portions
Il Bacio - A personal favorite - real Italian food without a pizza in sight
Thai Ginger - Average Thai food in a better than average environment
Six Degrees - An American Bistro
For general Seattle area information see http://seattle.citysearch.com/
No visit to Seattle is complete without a trip to the Space Needle - just make sure you pick a sunny day.
While you are in the area you should visit the Experience Music Project - love it or hate you cannot ignore this Rock Music "Museum".
Seattle Opera are playing Rusalka by Antonin Dvorak - this is the original Little Mermaid Story.
On State Route 202 about 10-15 minutes drive from the Residence Inn is "Alcohol Corner" - this is the home of Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Winery, and a Redhook Brewery.
One word of warning - trying to get from the Eastside (where Microsoft is located) into downtown Seattle on a weekday evening can be difficult. If you do decided to go in to Seattle try to carpool and also, if possible, leave after 6:30pm. This site lets you track the traffic conditions on the bridges - Redmond is located at the eastern end of 520.
There is also an weekday express bus service from the Redmond to Seattle - STExpress. The terminus in Redmond is not too far from the Residence Inn and the route goes through the Microsoft Campus.