Scala Days Seattle Venue and Information
Feb 28th, 2023
Scala Days returns in person for the first time since 2020. Join hundreds of Scala enthusiasts and experts at Scala Days Seattle from June 5th to 7th at the Bell Harbour International Conference Center in Seattle, Washington (North America).
The Bell Harbor International Conference Center is located near Belltown and Pike Place Market, at Pier 66. The state-of-the-art venue is waterfront with panoramic views of downtown Seattle. It is located near popular attractions and shopping areas as well. You can contact the venue directly at info@bellharbor.com or by phone at +1-206-441-6666.
About Seattle
Seattle is a city in Washington State, in the American Pacific Northwest region. The city, also called the Emerald City, is located on the Puget Sound and is surrounded by water, evergreen forests, mountains, and thousands of acres of parkland. Seattle is also home to technology giants Microsoft and Amazon, coffee leader Starbucks, and the origin of grunge music. Local sports teams include the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders FC, Seattle Supersonics, Seattle Mariners, and the University of Washington Huskies. The city’s futuristic Space Needle is Seattle’s most iconic landmark, from the 1962 World Fair.
This city has great restaurants, things to do, and places to see. Some of the most famous areas in Seattle include the Ballard District, Pioneer Square, Belltown Neighborhood, and Puget Sound.
June is a beautiful time of year to visit Seattle. The weather will be moderate with average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 11°C (50°F). Rain is likely so it is important to bring a jacket. Most days will be cloudy or overcast at one point or another.
Flying into Seattle
Seattle, Washington’s major airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, or “SeaTac” for short. To get to the conference center from the airport, you have a few options. If you want to take a car, it is a 20-minute to 25-minute drive. From the airport, you will go northbound on the 5 Freeway, WA-509 toll road, or Highway 99. If you are keen on taking public transportation from the airport to the conference venue, The route options are Tram 1-Line (Northgate), Tram 1-Line (Northgate) to Bus 13 (Seattle Pacific University Seattle Center W), or Bus 560 (560E BELLEVUE via SEA-TAC AIRPORT) to Bus 102 (Downtown Seattle). Please note that the public transportation routes require walking and may take up to an hour and a half one way. You can contact SeaTac’s customer service at SEAcustomercare@portseattle.org or by phone at +1-206-787-5388.
Another airport option in Seattle is the King County International Airport. This is a smaller airport that serves small commercial flights, cargo carriers, and more. If you fly into this airport, you also have driving and public transportation options to get to the venue. To reach the venue by car, it is a 20-minute drive going northbound on the 5 Freeway or Highway 99. When using public transportation, your options are Bus 124 (Downtown Seattle Georgetown) to Bus 24 (West Magnolia), Bus 60 (Broadway First Hill) to Bus 36 (Downtown Seattle), Bus 60 (Broadway First Hill) to Bus 7 (Downtown Seattle Via Rainier Ave S), or Bus 107 (Beacon Hill Station Rainier Beach Station) to Tram 1-Line (Northgate). Again by using public transportation, please be aware that the routes require walking and may take over an hour and a half one way. You can contact the King County International Airport customer service by phone at +1-206-296-7334 or by email at kciacustsvc@kingcounty.gov.
Places to Stay
There are many great hotels to stay at within minutes of the conference center. Below you will find a list of options, ranging from 4-star to 2-star hotels.
| Hotel Name & Website | Distance to Venue by Car | Distance to Venue on Foot |
|---|---|---|
| The Charter Hotel Seattle, Curio Collection by Hilton | Less than 5 minutes | Approximately 15 minutes |
| The Edgewater Hotel | Approximately 1 minute | Less than 5 minutes |
| Hilton Motif Seattle | Less than 10 minutes | Approximately 20 minutes |
| Kimpton Palladian Hotel | Less than 5 minutes | Less than 15 minutes |
| Pan Pacific Seattle | Less than 10 minutes | Approximately 20 minutes |
| Seattle Marriott Waterfront | Approximately 1 minute | Approximately 2 minutes |
| The State Hotel | Less than 5 minutes | Approximately 15 minutes |
| Thompson Seattle | Less than 5 minutes | Approximately 15 minutes |
| The Westin Seattle | Approximately 5 minutes | Less than 20 minutes |
| Hotel Max | Less than 10 minutes | Approximately 20 minutes |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Downtown | Approximately 5 minutes | Less than 20 minutes |
| Mayflower Park Hotel | Less than 10 minutes | Less than 20 minutes |
| Palihotel Seattle | Less than 5 minutes | Less than 15 minutes |
| Ace Hotel Seattle | Less than 5 minutes | Approximately 10 minutes |
| Belltown Inn | Less than 5 minutes | Less than 15 minutes |
| Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle | Approximately 5 minutes | Approximately 15 minutes |
| Moore Hotel | Less than 5 minutes | Approximately 15 minutes |
| Hotel Crocodile | Less than 5 minutes | Less than 10 minutes |
| Kasa The Oxford Seattle | Less than 5 minutes | Less than 15 minutes |
| Mint House Seattle – Downtown | Less than 5 minutes | Less than 15 minutes |
Places to Visit
If you are looking to extend your stay in Seattle outside of the conference days, you’re in luck! There is much to see and do in and around the Seattle area. The following table lists attractions, places to go, and activities to do.
| Place & Website | Address |
|---|---|
| Beneath the Streets | 102 Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98104 |
| Chihuly Garden and Glass | 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109 |
| FRS Clipper | 2701 Alaskan Way Pier 69, Seattle, WA 98121 |
| The Gum Wall | 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101 |
| Haunted History Ghost Tours of Seattle | 508 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 |
| Hourglass Escapes | 3131 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 |
| Lake Union Park | 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 |
| Miner’s Landing Pier 57 Seattle | 1301 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101 |
| Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) | 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 |
| Museum of Pop Culture | 325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 |
| Myrtle Edwards Park | 3130 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121 |
| Pacific Science Center | 200 2nd Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 |
| Pier 66 | 2225 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101 |
| Pike Place Market | 85 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101 |
| ROOM 5280 - Seattle Live Escape Games | 503 Lenora St, Seattle, WA 98121 |
| Seattle Aquarium | 1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59, Seattle, WA 98101 |
| Seattle Art Museum | 1300 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 |
| Seattle Children’s Museum | 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109 |
| Seattle Glassblowing Studio | 2227 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 |
| The Seattle Great Wheel | 1301 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101 |
| Seattle Monorail | Westlake Center Station: 400 Pine Street, 3rd Floor, Seattle, WA 98101 |
| Seattle’s Tall Ship | 2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121 |
| Sky View Observatory – Columbia Center | 700 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 |
| Space Needle | 400 Broad St, Seattle, WA 98109 |
| Waterfront Park | 1401 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101 |
| Wings Over Washington | 1301 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101 |
| Woodland Park Zoo | 5500 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 |
Places to Eat
Seattle also has a plethora of food options. The following is a list of restaurants to try throughout the city.
| Restaurant Name & Website | Type of Food | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Coins | American | 255 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104 |
| Anthony’s Pier 66 & Bell Street Diner | Local Seafood | 2201 Alaskan Wy, Seattle, WA 98121 |
| Archipelago | Filipino fusion | 5607 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 |
| Bar del Corso | Italian | 3057 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 |
| Bruciato | Pizza | 236 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 |
| Canalis | Fine Dining | 2576 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 |
| The Capital Grille | Steakhouse | 1301 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 |
| Chan Seattle | Korean | 724 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 |
| Citizen Cafe | Café | 706 Taylor Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 |
| Dick’s Drive-In | American | 500 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 |
| El Gaucho | Steakhouse | 2200 Western Ave Ste. 101, Seattle, WA 98121 |
| Fremont Brewing’s Urban Beer Garden | Brewery | 1050 N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103 |
| Garzon • Latinx Street Food | Latin American | 2132 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 |
| Ivar’s Acres of Clams | Seafood | 1001 Alaskan Wy Ste. 102, Seattle, WA 98104 |
| Joule | Asian fusion | 3506 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103 |
| Kamonegi | Japanese | 1054 N 39th St, Seattle, WA 98103 |
| Kau Kau | Cantonese | 656 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104 |
| Le Pichet | French | 1933 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 |
| Matt’s in the Market | Pacific Northwest | 94 Pike St #32, Seattle, WA 98101 |
| Meesha | Modern Indian | 127 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103 |
| Musang | Filipino | 2524 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 |
| Oddfellows Café + Bar | American | 1525 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 |
| The Pink Door | Italian | 1919 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101 |
| Pizzeria Credo | Pizza | 4520 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 |
| Rocco’s | Pizza | 2312 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 |
| Shaker + Spear | Seafood | 2000 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 |
| Sisters and Brothers | Nashville Chicken | 544 Elliott Ave W #3910, Seattle, WA 98119 |
| Six Seven Restaurant | Local Seafood | 2411 Alaskan Wy Pier 67, Seattle, WA 98121 |
| Spinasse | Italian | 1531 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 |
| Sushi Kashiba | Sushi | 86 Pine St Suite #1, Seattle, WA 98101 |
| Thai Tom | Thai | 4543 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 |
| Tilikum Place Cafe | European | 407 Cedar St, Seattle, WA 98121 |
| Un Bien | Caribbean | 7302.5 15th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117 |
| Westward | New American | 2501 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103 |
| Xi’an Noodles | Chinese | 400 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 |
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