The 2010 Emerald City Hoedown will once again use the Red Lion 5th Avenue as our host hotel for the weekend.  Rates start at just $119 + tax per night for double occupancy. That’s almost 30% off from the 2009 room rate!  Even better, you’ll be at the right place for:

• Saturday Workshops
• Saturday’s Line Dance Explosion
• Socials and After-Hours
• Sunday Spotlight Workshop

To take advantage of our room block, call the hotel directly at 206-971-8000 and ask for the “Emerald City Hoedown” rate to make your reservation.

Getting there from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

• Public Transit starts around $1.75 and may require one transfer and a short walk. See the Metro Trip Planner.
• Gray Line Bus Service starts around $12.00 and leaves the airport every 30 minutes. You will go to a nearby hotel and walk to the Red Lion.
• Shuttle Express starts at $25 and requires reservations.
• Taxi Service costs around $40. Follow signs from baggage claim — and don’t forget to buckle up!

More transportation info (PDF)

Getting around Seattle

Downtown Seattle and Capitol Hill can be difficult to navigate, and parking can be a challenge. Consider carpooling or taking a taxi! The venues are only a few dollars away from each other.

• Parking at the Hotel - The Red Lion Hotel offers parking, with rates starting at $28 per day and $35 overnight. Street and private lot parking may also be available in the area.
• Parking at the Cuff — The Cuff has a private lot near the bar. Arrive early as it tends to fill up quickly. There is also street and pay parking in the area.
• Parking at the Century Ballroom — The Century Ballroom does not have dedicated parking. There are limited street parking spots and pay lots in the area.
• Parking at the Polish Home — The Polish Home has a small parking lot, but it will fill up quickly. Street Parking in Seattle - Be sure to observe parking signs, as the police have no sense of humor and will not hesitate to ticket and/or tow!