One observation on that, for those who find themselves in the area of the Westin Building for ISP/telecom related work:

The Amazon HQ underground parking on 6th ave, with entrance literally across the street from the Westin Building, is available for the public to use. Entrance is on 6th ave between Virginia and Lenora. You don't need an Amazon access badge/etc to use it, standard pay upon exit system.  I believe it's marked on Google Maps as the "Amazon Doppler" garage.

It has slightly better prices than the Westin's own parking garage and the vehicle spacing is not bad, I have parked full size SUVs in it without too much trouble. Not that it's a good idea to leave bags or anything visible in an unattended vehicle in downtown Seattle, but the garage also has slightly better security than your average unstaffed parking garage elsewhere in the city.


On Tue, Mar 28, 2023 at 12:14 PM William Herrin <bill@herrin.us> wrote:
Also, beware that downtown Seattle parking spaces are super-tight. If
you rent a car, get a compact. Really.

Regards,
Bill Herrin

On Tue, Mar 28, 2023 at 12:10 PM William Herrin <bill@herrin.us> wrote:
>
> Some entertainment tips for those of you who plan to attend NANOG 88 in Seattle:
>
> 1. The Connections Museum is a must-see for telecom enthusiasts (which
> I assume you are since you're attending a NANOG meeting). Six
> different phone switches (some electromechanical) and a boatload of
> other stuff taking up a floor and a half of a "central office"
> building. In good working order. You can see and, to some extent,
> touch. https://www.telcomhistory.org/connections-museum-seattle/
>
> Beware: It's only open on Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm, so if you want
> to check it out, you'll have to come in early for it.
>
>
> 2. The Space Needle is the iconic Seattle landmark. Buy tickets for
> the time slot you want a couple days in advance. I personally like
> watching the sunset from there.
>
> At the same complex as the space needle you can also catch the Museum
> of Popular Culture and the 1962 World's Fair monorail. The monorail is
> a 1962 vision of the future, with vintage German-built cars in good
> working order.
>
> Short walk from the hotel to the Westlake monorail station, which will
> take you over to the space needle.
>
>
> 3. Pike Place Market is another Seattle icon. Moderate walk from the hotel.
>
>
>
> 4. Museum of Flight (this is Boeing's home town, so it's a high
> quality aircraft museum)
> https://www.museumofflight.org/
>
>
> 5. Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Museum and power plant
> https://www.pse.com/en/pages/tours-and-recreation/snoqualmie-tours
>
>
> 6. Northwest Railway Museum (also near Snoqualmie Falls)
> https://www.trainmuseum.org/
>
> Beware that Snoqualmie Falls is a solid half hour outside of the city.
>
> Mt. Rainer, if you want to check it out, is a full-day trip: 2.5 hours
> to get there, 2.5 hours to get back plus the time you spend in the
> park. It's too far to catch it in an afternoon. Decent odds of getting
> a shirtsleeves on the snow pack picture like this one:
> https://bill.herrin.us/pictures/20210627-rainier/img-20210627-145745.jpg,
> which was also taken in June.
>
> Regards,
> Bill Herrin
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 28, 2023 at 10:11 AM NANOG Support <nanog-support@nanog.org> wrote:
> >
> > Dear NANOG Community,
> >
> >
> > NANOG 88 hybrid meeting, hosted by AWS will take place June 12-14, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.
> >
> >
> > Registration Fees + Deadlines
> >
> > Hotel Guest Room Block
> >
> > VISA Requests
> >
> > Attendee List Poachers
> >
> >
> > Registration Fees + Deadlines
> >
> > Meeting Registration: https://www.nanog.org/events/nanog-88/registration/
> >
> >
> > In person Registration Rates
> >
> > Start Date
> >
> > End Date
> >
> > Member
> >
> > Non Member
> >
> > Student
> >
> > Early
> >
> > March 28, 2023
> >
> > April 9, 2023
> >
> > $675
> >
> > $700
> >
> > $100
> >
> > Standard
> >
> > April 10, 2023
> >
> > May 28, 2023
> >
> > $775
> >
> > $800
> >
> > $100
> >
> > Late
> >
> > May 29, 2023
> >
> > June 10, 2021
> >
> > $875
> >
> > $900
> >
> > $100
> >
> > Onsite
> >
> > June 11, 2023
> >
> > June 14, 2023
> >
> > $1,075
> >
> > $1,100
> >
> > $100
> >
> >         If you are not able to join us in Seattle, Virtual Registration is available for $100.
> >
> >
> > Registration Add Ons:
> >
> > Guest passes need to be purchased at the time you register. If you wish to add a guest pass after you register your guest pass will need to be purchased in person in Seattle.
> >
> > Monday Social Event Guest Pass: $50 per guest (purchase separately when you register, limit 2)
> >
> > Tuesday Night Beer N Gear Pass: $50 per guest (purchase separately when you register, limit 1)
> >
> >
> > Registration Cancellation Fees:
> >
> > NANOG hopes everyone who registers for the meeting will be able to attend; however, we know extenuating circumstances do occur. The NANOG cancellation and refund policies are as follows:
> >
> > Registrations canceled on 28 March to 28 May, 2023 is refundable but will incur a $50.00 fee
> >
> > Registrations canceled on 29 May to June 10, 2023 is refundable but will incur a $100.00 fee
> >
> > Registrations canceled on or after 11 June, 2023 will not receive a refund
> >
> >
> > Hotel Guest Room Block
> >
> > Hyatt Regency Seattle
> >
> > 808 Howell Street
> >
> > Seattle, Washington  98101
> >
> > Online Reservations: click here
> >
> > Group Name:    NANOG 88
> >
> > Room Rate:      $299.00 USD  Standard Room Occupancy* (up to 2 people)
> >
> > $324.00 USD Triple Occupancy*
> >
> > $349.00 USD Quadruple Occupancy*
> >
> > *PLUS 15.7% Local Occupancy Tax + $4.00 Tourism Fee
> >
> > Group Rate Expires: 18 May, 2023 OR once the NANOG block is filled
> > Reservations:      +206. 973.1234 OR Toll Free 1.800.233.1234
> >
> > Check In Time:      4:00PM
> > Check Out Time:   11:00AM
> >
> > Hotel Cancellation Policy: Guests can cancel their reservations 48 hours prior to their arrival to receive a full refund of their deposit. Any reservation canceled after 48 priors to arrival will forfeit a fee of one night's room and tax.
> >
> > Self-Parking Only: (prices subject to change)
> >
> > 0-1 Hour $17.00
> >
> > 1-2 Hours $20.00
> >
> > 2-3 Hours $23.00
> >
> > 3-4 Hours $26.00
> >
> > 4-5 Hours $29.00
> >
> > 5-12 Hours $33.00
> >
> > 12-24 Hours $48.00
> >
> >
> > City & State taxes included in the above rates.  Overnight parking includes in & out privileges.  Guest room charge available, room key used for access after arrival.
> >
> >
> > VISA Requests
> >
> > A letter of invitation is issued solely for the purpose of assisting participants with visa applications for their attendance at the conference. If you require a letter of invitation, please register and pay for the NANOG meeting. Once the payment has been received, all requests for Letters of Invitation should be addressed by email directly to NANOG-Support@nanog.org
> >
> >
> > The following information is required before a letter of invitation will be issued:
> >
> > Name as it appears on your passport
> >
> > Passport Number
> >
> > Email Address
> >
> > Hotel name and reservation number
> >
> > Company name and address
> >
> >
> >       4. Room Block and Attendee List Poachers
> >
> > Please be aware that companies not affiliated with the NANOG organization may contact you in an  attempt to sell you a hotel room. This is fraudulent activity as NANOG does not utilize third party service providers for housing services.
> >
> >
> > If you have any questions about the meeting, please contact us directly at: nanog-support@nanog.org.
> >
> >
> > We look forward to seeing you in Seattle!
> >
> >
> > Sincerely, the NANOG Staff
> >
> > nanog-support@nanog.org
>
>
>
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