The Leadership Series will take place at The Studio. The Studio is conveniently located in southeast lower Queen Anne in the Williams - Helde Marketing Building, close to I-5, Highway 99 and downtown Seattle. The full address is:
The Studio
711 Sixth Avenue North, #200
Seattle, Washington 98109
The Studio is located on 6th Avenue NORTH between Roy and Valley. It is on the 2nd floor of the building. The building has two entrances: the front door or the back door. The front door faces Sixth Avenue North and is the main entrance. The building is slate brown with tall narrow windows. It is located directly across the street from Girl Scouts Corporate Office. The sign in front of the building says Williams-Helde Marketing Communications. When you enter building from the front door, please take the stairs to The Studio on the 2nd floor. When entering from the back entrance, please climb the metal stairs outside to a door marked William - Helde. The Studio is right inside.
Public Transportation
The Studio is accessible by Metro Bus. The metro bus stop is on the corner of Valley Street and Taylor Avenue, North. For schedules, fares and maps, please visit: http://metro.kingcounty.gov/
Walking directions from Bus Stop to Venue: Exit Bus Stop and go straight on Valley Street. Continue on Valley Street, crossing over Taylor Avenue, N. Go one block and make right on 6th Avenue, N. Venue will be on the right. It is approximately a 2 minute walk from bust stop to venue.
Driving Directions
From I-5 (either direction): Exit at Mercer Street and follow signs to Seattle Center. From the Exit ramp, proceed forward, continue onto Broad Street and turn right on 5th Ave. N. Turn right on Valley Street, and right on 6th Ave. North.
From Downtown: Via 3rd Avenue - Go north up 3rd Avenue. Turn Right on Broad Street. Turn left on 5th Avenue North (under monorail). Go 1 block past Mercer, turning right on Roy St. Go 2 blocks, turn left on 6th Ave North.
Via 6th Ave - Go north up 6th Ave. Turn left on Denny Way. Turn right on 5th Ave. North. Go 1 block past Mercer, turning right on Roy St. Go 2 blocks, turn left on 6th Ave North.
From Alaskan Way Viaduct: Exit viaduct at Western Avenue, following signs to Seattle Center. Continue north on Western Avenue. Turn right on Broad Street. Turn left on 5th Avenue North (under monorail). go one block past Mercer. Make a right turn on Roy Street. Go two more blocks and make a left on 6th Avenue North. The venue will be on the left.
There is a lot of construction in this area and you should check this site for more information on closures: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR99/HolgateToKing/FerryAccessAndAlaskanWayClosure.htm
From Aurora Avenue North: As you head south down Aurora, get into the right lane as you approach Seattle Center. Turn right on Valley Street. Turn left on 6th Avenue North (one block west of Aurora). The venue will be on the right.
From Ballard/Magnolia: Go south on Elliott Avenue. Turn left on Mercer, following signs to Seattle Center. Proceed past Seattle Center. Turn left on 5th Ave. North. Go 1 block, turn right on Roy St. Go 2 blocks, turn left on 6th Ave. North.
Click here for the map to the venue location: www.thestudioseattle.com/pdf/thestudioseattle_map.pdf
Construction in Downtown
Please check the WA State Department of Transportation website for the latest in road closures and construction in the downtown area. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Northwest/King/Seattle.html
Parking Options
Parking is ample and affordable near the venue. There is free street parking available at the venue on Roy Street, Valley Street, 6th Avenue N., Taylor Ave N., Aloha Street, and Ward Place. This is first come first serve. Once the on street parking fills up there are two parking lots nearby.
Parking Lot 1: Located at the corner of 6th Avenue North and Roy Street. This is a surface parking lot. The fee is $6.00 cash for up to four hours. Cash only and exact Change is required. This lot is located approximately 1/2 block from the Venue. Exit lot to the right on 6th Avenue North. The venue will be on the right.
Parking Lot 2: Located at the corner of Roy Street and Aurora Avenue. This is a surface parking lot. The fee is $4.00 for up to four hours. Cash only and exact change is required. This lot is located approximate two blocks from the venue. As you exit lot, go straight on Roy Street. Make a right on 6th Avenue North. The venue will be one block up on your right.
Alternate Transportation Options
Yellow Cab (206) 622-5600
Seattle Taxi Company (206)242-6200
Orange Cab (206)522-8800
Hotel Accommodations
Most hotels near the Leadership Series venue are within the $100 - $189 per night range. The following hotels are within a three-mile radius of the venue:
Hampton Inn & Suites BOOK NOW 0.12 miles from venue
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown BOOK NOW 0.27 miles from venue
Comfort Suites Seattle BOOK NOW 1.83 miles from venue
Four Points by Sheraton Downtown BOOK NOW 0.03 miles from venue
Homewood Suites by Hilton Downtown BOOK NOW 0.79 miles from venue
