Hotel Murano in downtown Tacoma, Washington
Red Alder takes place at the Hotel Murano and its adjoining conference center in the middle of downtown Tacoma. This friendly and welcoming art hotel is a showplace for the region's glassworks and is located within walking distance of the Tacoma Museum of Glass, the UW Tacoma Campus, and a number of local eateries.
A link will be available to reserve rooms at the Hotel Murano at special discount rates once event registration opens. Rooms will book quickly, so be sure to reserve your room early.
Transportation
Flying
SeaTac Airport (SEA) is the nearest airport to Tacoma. Taxis, Uber, and shuttles are available for transport between the airport and the Murano hotel. You can book shuttle reservations ahead through Premier Airport Shuttle.
It is also possible to travel via public transit by taking light rail from SeaTac to the Sounder station, the Sounder commuter train to the Tacoma Dome station, and the Light Rail to the hotel, as below.
Driving
The Hotel Murano is at 1320 Broadway Plaza near the Convention Center in Downtown Tacoma, Washington. It is just minutes away from Interstate 5 exit 133 to Highway 705 following signs to “City Center”.
Parking is available at the hotel for a daily fee.
Rail
From Portland and other points south, the train stops at the Tacoma Amtrak Station. but a taxi or Uber ride is required to get from the station to the hotel.
From Seattle, take the Sounder Commuter Train to the Tacoma Dome station. Transfer there to the free Tacoma Light Rail Trolley that stops within a block of the hotel. The last block is an uphill walk.