Washington

NEW WATERFRONT HOTEL BRINGS MEETING SPACE TO RENTON, WASHINGTON A fall opening is scheduled for the newest major hotel on the shores of Lake Washington. Located in Renton, Washington, the hotel will be a full-service conference facility combining the natural beauty of the Northwest with modern amenities. With four water-facing terraces providing fresh-air views of Lake Washington and the Seattle skyline, the new facility will offer a stunning location for a meeting or event. The hotel will feature more than 60,000 square feet of meeting and event space that includes 23,000 square feet of outdoor terraces. The first-floor Grand Ballroom

HOLIDAY INN’S FLAGSHIP H4 SOLUTION HOTEL OPENS IN BELLINGHAM The Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham provides event planners and business travelers effortless traveling options as it is close to the interstate and steps away from Bellingham International Airport. The new 153-room hotel is the first to launch the H4 Solution concept of Happiness, Hospitality, Home and Holiday Inn. The hotel’s inviting design uses natural color schemes, and water and earth elements to bring the outdoors in. Natural elements can also be found in northwater, the hotel’s restaurant and bar, which features decorative wavy glass and a custom bar that looks

CONTEMPORARY, ART-FILLED HOTEL NEAR SEATTLE CENTER The bold colors and creative interior décor impart a spirited ambience to the upscale Maxwell Hotel. Cheerful mosaics and original mural paintings brighten the lobby and common areas. The Maxwell displays a classic hotel sophistication combined with a trendy, modern styling. Easy access and first-class amenities offer event and meeting planners a creative option. The hotel features 2,500 square feet of meeting space in two conference rooms and two lobby spaces. The Large Conference Room, with 1,300 square feet of space, seats 80 guests in a theater-style setup and accommodates 84 for a reception.

ATTRACTIVE HOTEL MINUTES FROM THE HISTORIC WATERFRONT The Inn at Gig Harbor is the only full-service hotel in town and is ten minutes from the picturesque village of Gig Harbor that boasts magnificent views of Mt. Rainier. The inn’s door-to-door airport shuttle service, onsite car rentals, and extended discounted room rates make it an ideal location for meetings, conferences, and corporate retreats. Guests will appreciate its attractive gathering area with a river rock fireplace, its mix of mission and contemporary style furnishings, and décor highlighting the town’s fishing history. There are 64 rooms and suites with all of the modern amenities, and

COMMUNITY LANDMARK MARRIES LOCATION AND CONVENIENCE Located just off I-5 about 45 minutes north of Seattle and 50 minutes from Bellingham, Washington, Arlington’s Medallion Hotel offers 97 spacious rooms in various configurations. Guests can luxuriate in one of its 67 standard rooms or, if desired, a kitchenette complete with a microwave and a full-sized fridge. Six deluxe suites complete the collection. The granddaddy of them all, the Garden Spa Suite, offers the ultimate in pampered luxury, a jetted, soaker bathtub and a glass-enclosed gas fireplace. The Medallion has been a neighborhood stalwart for years, well-known for its relaxed community-minded vibe

By Ron Engeldinger The dramatic waterfall roaring through the center of the city emphasizes that Spokane, Washington, is no ordinary city. Outdoor adventures abound just minutes from the city center, but Spokane also has a sophisticated side. A thriving art and culture tradition and a flourishing culinary scene combine with outdoor activities to draw conferences, meetings and events. “The whole city is one great experience. The hospitality community works together closely with each other and with the city,” says Robert Enriquez, vice president of sales and marketing for Visit Spokane. He adds, “You step into technicolor when you come to

By Ron Engeldinger WITH THE WATERS OF PUGET SOUND LAPPING AT ITS DOORSTEP AND VIEWS OF GLACIER-CLAD MOUNT RAINIER IN THE DISTANCE, TACOMA HAS COME INTO ITS OWN AS A DESTINATION FOR MEETING AND EVENT PLANNERS. “We have awesome meeting facilities, a walkable downtown and a lot of options to keep your group busy,” explains Nick Mann, group marketing manager for Travel Tacoma + Pierce County. “Tacoma offers meeting planners all the assets of Seattle for meeting planners, but prices are lower. You get a lot more bang for your buck in Tacoma,” says Mann. A bustling waterfront, a mix

CLASSIC NORTHWEST RESORT IN THE HEART OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE Perched on a forested hillside overlooking the Columbia River Gorge, Skamania Lodge lies at the center of a scenic and recreational wonderland. Works of art by local artists adorn the modern lodge that was designed to be reminiscent of the grand lodges of the Pacific Northwest. Skamania has 22,000 square feet of meeting, exhibit and banquet space in 23 meeting rooms. The 7,000 square-foot Stevenson Ballroom accommodates 500 seated or 600 for a reception. Smaller spaces range from the St. Helens Room that holds 26, perfect for a corporate