Washington State Convention Center

Nice facility but my god, the food is abysmal. Having to be there all day learning at a conference is impossible after eating the food as it’s so poorly cooked, stodgy, overcooked and hard, and full of ultra low quality ingredients.

Let me start by saying I heart conventions. I’ve been to PAX Prime & Sakura Con here, but I know Comic Con, The Tattoo Convention, & many more also make their way here. It’s a big venue that is very easy to get around because there are multiple ways to go to certain side or floor of the building that way not everybody will be depending on one escalator. The Washington State Convention Center is located right in the heart of Seattle where there are numerous parking garages around and if anything, public transportation will always be an option for Downtown Seattle. You could literally also just get dropped off and picked up easily since there’s an area for that.
On a sunny day, the outside area is a beautiful place to be. There are many rooms inside the building for vendors or activities to do. There are also quick restaurants to grab a bite at or coffee for the convenience of not having to leave the Venue. The bathrooms are clean, I do noticed that the bathrooms right by the main entrance is a bit odd. I’m not sure if I went in the wrong bathrooms specifically for little kids or what, but the stall doors are super short, like somebody could just walk by and look down and see a 100% vision of you! Yikes! Hahahaha.
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Seemed pretty empty today. Décor was for the holidays. Staff was available for directions.

Did you pay for a city maze? No, you are at the Washington Convention Center which has 6 floors and spans across city blocks. Not all elevators will take you where you need to go so to save time look at the electronic reader board. There are shops there and escalators that look like it goes to the heavens. Everything is clean and empty most days except comic con or any con like stuff going on. This is a great venue in the center of all things Seattle. All the rooms are high tech and equipped for your conference. Staff is friendly when you can find them because this place is huge! Parking is a bit pricey so use alternative transportation. It is conveniently next to freeways.

What a great location for a conference. Conveniently located right off I5 in downtown Seattle, parking is easy, but pricey.
This is the second time that I have attended a conference at the Convention Center, and it it is certainly a top notch convention center. The food served during the event by the convention center staff is reasonable.

It’s a nice facility, but I don’t have much to compare it to.

I always come here for big conventions such as Emerald City Comic-​Con, Sakura-​Con, and PAX Prime. I always have a blast whenever I’m here! Huge venue, there’s always something going on every time you turn around… They just always make good use of their space. The staff is really friendly and on top of making sure each event runs smoothly. It can be crowded depending on which part of the venue you’re at. There’s food also, but usually my frieds and I crave something else outside of the convention center. Though I’m sure other city’s convention centers are bigger, this is the best place for conventions in Washington!

I’m writing on behalf of PAX Prime. I’m just so happy it’s not somewhere else. This is the perfect place to have PAX. Big thanks to staff members for dealing with our shiz.

We have conferences here a lot and have to say that it is clean. The staff is very hard working. A bit too much as they will often take your plate of food at the dining hall while still eating. I don’t mind, but if someone is sitting in front of the plate I would expect if it is ok to take it away. Some levels have very low amounts of restroom space, except floor 6.

Attended a large conference and the center was right next door to the Sheraton we were staying at. Great location and close to Pike’s Market Place.
The center is huge and we were at the upper levels and after enterimg the main lobby, you go up a series of escalators, then to the conference suites. This level also was the home for our after hours networking sessions, gala dinner, and closing shindig.
Facility has some stores on the lower levels but we preferred the restaurants outside.
Recommended for conferences and even for visitors.

Optometry’s meeting was held here this year. A bunch of optometrists, optometric staff, and optometry students all in one building attending meetings for continuing education credits. The facility itself is pretty clean. There are seating areas in many places with natural lighting. The building is spacious with multiple levels and indoor restaurants and cafes. The staff seemed pretty strict, scanning our badges and not letting us through (in some cases AFTER one had already scanned my badge). Other than that, nothing that really wowed me about the place. It just seemed like a typical convention center.

One of the nicer convention centers I’ve been to in recent years. Large, easy to navigate, and since Seattle is a city where the buildings go up instead of out, the layout of the building honestly wasn’t too difficult.
Honestly I think it’s way easier to figure out where to go when there are fewer rooms in a clump but a lot of floors that can be accessed by an elevator or escalator compared to a large, spread out center where you may have to sprint from one side to the other to make your next session. Considering I’m always going for business and professional conferences in heels, it’s nice to not have to run.
Where this place falls short is in food options. Especially in the exhibit hall, it was THIEVERY to charge $ 2 for a canned soda. Really?! That’s taking advantage of people who may not be able to leave the convention center. There is one coffee shop and a Subway on the 3^rd or4th floor which are expensive but moderate, and a café on the first floor. That’s it. Any events catering is overcharged. $ 3.25 for bottled water. It is appreciated that they have coolers of water in all the meeting rooms though, so bring your own bottle and you’re good to go. I do appreciate this since Washington is very eco friendly. This also shows with the recycling, composting, and garbage cans at every «garbage can». Also the restrooms are automated and clean, with little paper towel dispensed.
Not s bad place to spend 5 days for some classes, and the AC wasn’t freezing for once!

We’ve had both our annual customer conference and internal sales kick off meetings here at the Convention center — and are huge fans! Great, attentive and helpful staff, nice natural lighting, and good catering/​food.

I just got back from my trip to the emerald city comicon and they provide a clean and well staffed event space. The food is expensive so pack a snack, maybe check out a food cart right outside the building. The sky bridge is a Mecca for selfies. Beautiful view, and as for comicon, lots of caped heroes to snap a shot with. Parking near there is rough, bust out your quarters, 4 bucks gets you about 2.5 hrs of city parking spot. Happy travels Unilocalers :)

This year’s Financial Planning Association (FPA) conference was held here this year. I’ve been to many of these conferences all over the country and this is one of the better venues. Good location, nice large and clean space, and very friendly, helpful staff.
Lots of good shops and restaurants surrounding the area, including Pike Place Market that is 15 minutes away. Was able to sneak away for a quick lunch and walk around.
Wouldn’t mind if all conferences were held here in the future.

I have been to a few conventions in my 19 year career and the Washington one is my favorite by far. A bunch of big conference rooms, lots of room for food and bars and easy access to multiple hotels.
You are about 4 blocks from the famous Pike Fish Market.
Lots of awesome bars and restaurants around, plus you are only about 2 miles from the Space Needle.
They even have a smaller place kitty corner from the main convention center where they can hold smaller sessions.
Loved it!

From an architectural standpoint, the WSCC is one of the finest I’ve seen. The outdoor gardens are perfect for catching some fresh air in a scenic environment. The south lobby is a beautiful gateway to the south exhibit hall. I love traversing over the sky bridge between the two main exhibit halls. And the art pieces on display are quite beautiful.
From a practical standpoint, it’s a great place to have a convention. The bathrooms are plentiful and well-​maintained. A variety of food vendors can be found in and attached to the building. And it’s only a short walk to Capitol Hill.
As long as PAX Prime is housed here, I know it’s in good hands.

Exhibiting here exposes you to pure extortion. The union rules say we can’t move our stuff, and we were charged $ 8,000 (that’s right, no exaggeration, eight thousand dollars) to move some monitors about 75 feet. That’s after we had to re-​configure our whole booth to not need to use tools to put it together (another union rule).
Remember, Seattle, when companies like us refuse to ever come back and do business here, it’s because you extorted us. We are happy to pay fair rates for good work that we need done. $ 8,000 for one guy to move monitors 75 feet has zero connection to reality.
Avoid this place.

Beautiful space, lots of food & seating options, ties into the central business district well & is surronded by a great park if you need to stretch your legs.
Really enjoy the convention center — well organized, efficient & has it all!

What a massive convention center. You could easily get lost in there.
Located in a prime location near many hotels and the downtown district, this convention center is a convenient spot to hold your convention. Great Seattle public transportation in the area as well.
A few fast food spots on the ground floor if you get a little hungry for a snack or some nicer restaurants and bars within walking distance.
The staff was friendly and very helpful in guiding you to your area.