Hotel and Dining Information

Lab Manager 2013 will be held in Olympia, Washington.

Olympia is 68 miles South of Seattle, and is the Capitol of Washington State.
Home to 48,000 residents, Olympia is nestled among the edge of the Puget Sound
and features easy access to the finest Northwest outdoor activities, from hiking to lattes.

PLACES TO STAY:

THE PHOENIX INN	THE GOVERNOR HOTEL	THE RED LION OLYMPIA
Best mix of quality and location. Central to downtown. New, nicely appointed rooms. If you can afford it, this is the place to stay.”LabManager Conference” rate is $99. We have a small guaranteed block at this rate, available on a first come basis.  More information and reservations	No frills. Great location, right downtown. Best value.Be sure to ask for the “LabManager” group rate ($79)Book by May 31, 2013. More information and reservations	Great view, very nice place. Out of town location is a bit inconvenient but, the quality of the stay makes up for it. Online reservations code: EVER0613 By phone ask for the “LabManager conference” group rate ($94.95) Book by May 23, 2013. More information and reservations

WHERE TO GET COFFEE:

BATDORF AND BRONSON	OLYMPIA COFFEE ROASTERS	CAFE VITA
516 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA	108 Cherry Street Northeast, Olympia, WA	124 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA

WHERE TO EAT:

The Fish Tale Brew Pub	CASCADIA GRILL	THE BREAD PEDDLER
Olympia’s premier brew-pub.	A nice local establishment for a burger and a milkshake on your first night here.	A great French bakery right across from the Phoenix Inn. Great deserts and coffee!

Olympia, WA Dining Guide

DAY HIKES:

CAPITOL LAKE	WATERSHED PARK	PRIEST POINT PARK
Not really a hike as much as a good walking loop. This reflecting pool has a beautiful view of the Capitol building as a backdrop for your morning run.	A great, but short loop trail through part of Olympia’s watershed. Get a small glimpse of the local wilderness through this trail which is very close to downtown.	Another great option if you’d like to get an understanding of the local Northwest terrain. Priest Point Park is a larger exploration, and will take a bit more time.