Guide to Seattle for NMSU Faculty and Students
We look forward to welcoming you to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the beautiful city of Seattle. If we can be of any assistance to you, please contact Jennifer Hymer at jhymer@fhcrc.org or (206) 667-7480.
Please click on the links below for additional information.
Accommodations for Students:
University of Washington Housing is available for NMSU students in the university's Stevens Court residence hall during a summer research internship at Fred Hutchinson. Stevens Court has clusters of four single-occupancy bedrooms that surround a living room, kitchen, and bathroom. The cost is approximately $1300 for the nine-week internship period. Free shuttle service is provided between the university and FHCRC, Monday through Friday, as well as Metro Transit (city bus) passes. NOTE: Housing applications are sent to students when they have been accepted to the summer internship program.
Accommodations for Faculty:
First Hill Apartments 400 - 10th Avenue, (206) 621-9229. Furnished studio and one bedroom apartments. The FHCRC rate is $69 to $99 depending on the apartment size. Complimentary van service to and from Fred Hutchinson is available from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Cancer patients who are undergoing medical treatment often reside at First Hill Apartments.
Marriott Residence Inn, Lake Union 800 Fairview Avenue North, (206) 624-6000. Located next to the FHCRC main campus. The FHCRC rate is $109 per night (plus tax) for a one bedroom suite. This includes a complimentary continental breakfast buffet and van service. Toll-free reservation line: (800) 331-3131.
Silver Cloud Inn, Lake Union 1150 Fairview Avenue North, (206) 447-9500. Located next to the FHCRC main campus.The FHCRC rate is $95 per night (plus tax) for single or double occupancy, and includes a complimentary continental breakfast and van service. Toll-free reservation line: (800) 330-5812.
SpringHill Suites, Seattle Downtown (by Marriott) 1800 Yale Avenue, (206) 254-0500. Located across the street from the FHCRC Public Health Sciences Division. The FHCRC rate is $79 - $99 per night (plus tax), depending on the time of year. All suite hotel with a Business Center, indoor pool, and complimentary van service. Toll-free reservation line: (888) 287-9400.
Air Travel:
America West Airlines (800) 235-9292
Continental Airlines (800) 525-0280
Expedia.com Book flights, hotel, and car rental online.
Southwest Airlines (800) 435-9792
Maps:
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center campus
Maps and Photographs of Seattle
University of Washington campus
News:
News & Events at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle PI)
Recreation:
Best of the Northwest Seattle PI's visitors guide.
Citysearch Guide to recreation, shopping, and dining.
SeattleInsider.com Guide to recreation, shopping, and dining.
Restaurants:
Buca di Beppo 701 - 9th Avenue North, (206) 244-2288. Italian family-style meals in portions meant for sharing. Located near FHCRC.
Duke's Lake Union Chowder House 901 Fairview Avenue North, (206) 382-9963. Moderately priced seafood; casual atmosphere. Located across the street from FHCRC.
Louisa's Bakery and Café 2379 Eastlake Avenue East, (206) 325-0081. Sandwiches, soups, and baked goods.
Siam on Lake Union 1880 Fairview Avenue East, (206) 323-8101. Moderately priced Thai restaurant. Located near FHCRC.
Seattle Resource Guides:
Living in Seattle Resource guide prepared by the City of Seattle.
Transportation:
Gray Line Airporter (800) 426-7505. Bus transportation to and from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
METRO Transit (206) 287-8463 (press 0) for 24-hour bus route information. Schedule are also available at their web site.
DISCLAIMER: The above information is solely for the purpose of assisting NMSU faculty and students with getting to know Seattle. We do not endorse these services or products.
