NHRMA | Hotel & Travel Information

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CONFERENCE EVENT LOCATION

Three Rivers Convention Center
7016 W. Grandridge Blvd
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-737-3702

The NHRMA Annual Conference & Tradeshow will take place at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, WA. The Three Rivers Convention Center is conveniently located in the heart of the Tri-cities, next to the Toyota Center and the Toyota Arena. The most convenient off-ramp from WA-240 is the Columbia Center Blvd Exit.

The Three Rivers Convention Center offers 1,500 free parking spots. Because multiple events sometimes limit parking availability, we encourage you to explore Ben Franklin Transits Services. The Three Rivers Transit Center is conveniently located less then a block from the Three Rivers Convention Center.

For more information and detailed directions visit: www.threeriversconventioncenter.com

Approximate drive times to Tri-Cities Area:

NHRMA CONFERENCE HOST HOTELS

Red Lion Hotel Columbia Center
Three blocks from the Three Rivers Convention Center.
10 miles from Tri-Cities Airport.
N. 1101 Columbia Center Blvd., Kennewick, WA 99336
Tel: 509-783-0611, Fax: 509-735-3087
Website: www.redlion.com/columbiacenter

For Reservations:
By Phone: 509-783-0611
Ask for the Northwest Human Resource Management Association (NHRMA) group rate.

Online: www.redlion.com/columbiacenter
Select arrival and departure dates.
Click Group/Convention code.
Enter Group Code: 0000844800

NHRMA Group Rate: $92.95 single or double occupancy plus tax (currently 10.3%) and $1.50 tourism assessment per night. ROOMS AT THE GROUP RATE WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2008 or UNTIL THE GROUP BLOCK IS FULL, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

The Red Lion Hotel Columbia Center offers excellent accommodations, regional food and wine, entertainment and recreation. In the heart of the Tri-Cities, we are adjacent to the Columbia Center Mall, three blocks from the Three Rivers Convention Center and Toyota Center, and minutes from Columbia Basin Community College.

You’ll find room amenities such as our new queen, double queen and king "Stay Comfortable Beds" featuring Sealy Pillowtop mattresses, free high speed wireless Internet access, coffee makers, telephone data ports, microwaves, irons and ironing boards and refrigerators.

Driving Directions to Red Lion Hotel:

From I-82 (will turn into 1-182) follow to Hwy 240 E, take Columbia Center Blvd. exit. Turn right at light, go one mile, the Red Lion hotel is on the right past the Columbia Center Mall.

From Hwy 395, take exit to Hwy 240 (exit #12A). From Hwy 240, take the Columbia Center Blvd exit, left at light, go one mile, the Red Lion hotel is on the right past the Columbia Center Mall.

Hilton Garden Inn Tri Cities/Kennewick
Across the street from Three Rivers Convention Center.
Nine miles from Tri-Cities Airport.
701 North Young Street, Kennewick, Washington 99336
Tel: 509-735-4600, Fax: 509-735-4601
Website: www.tricitieskennewick.stayhgi.com

For Reservations:
By Phone: 509-735-4600
Mention the Northwest Human Resource Management Association to receive the group rate.

Online: Go to www.tricitieskennewick.stayhgi.com
Enter Arrival and Departure dates.
Scroll down to “Special Accounts”
Enter Group/Convention Code: NWHR

NHRMA Group Rate: $99.00 single or double occupancy plus tax (currently 10.3%) and $1.50 tourism assessment per night. ROOMS AT THE GROUP RATE WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2008 or UNTIL THE GROUP BLOCK IS FULL, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

The Hilton Garden Inn Tri-Cities/Kennewick hotel is centrally located in the Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick area of Washington. Hilton Garden Inn Tri-Cities/Kennewick hotel is across the street from the Three Rivers Convention Center, Three Rivers Coliseum, within walking distance of the Columbia Center Mall, and just 9 miles from the Pasco Airport (PSC).

You’ll find room amenities such as our complimentary high-speed Internet access, refrigerators, microwaves, irons and ironing boards and coffee makers. 24-hour complimentary business center is also offered.

Driving Directions to Hilton Garden Inn:

From the Tri-Cities Airport - Exit Airport on 20th St. Turn RIGHT onto Hwy 182. Take Exit 12A onto Hwy 395 South. Go over bridge and stay in the LEFT lane. Continue on Hwy 395 South which turns into Hwy 240. Continue for 4.2 miles and exit onto Columbia Center Blvd. Turn LEFT at light onto Columbia Center Blvd. and continue for 1 mile. Turn LEFT on to Grandridge Blvd. Hilton Garden Inn will be one block down on the left side.

Quality Inn Kennewick
(located behind the Red Lion and four blocks from Three Rivers Convention Center)
10 miles from Tri- Cities Airport
7901 W Quinault
Kennewick, WA 99336
www.choicehotels.com

For Reservations:
By Phone Only: 1-509-735-6100

Ask for the Northwest Human Resource Management Association (NHRMA) group rate.

NHRMA Group Rate: $85 single or double occupancy plus tax per room per night (currently 10.3%)and $1.50 tourism assessment per night. GROUP ROOMS AND RATE WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH OR UNTIL THE GROUP BLOCK IF FULL, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

The Convention Center and Conference hotels are located approximately 10 miles from the Tri-Cities Airport (PSC). Delta Connection, Horizon Air, United Express and Allegiant Air provide flight service into the Tri-Cities.

For additional flight and airport information visit: www.portofpasco.org

Driving Directions to Three Rivers Convention Center from Tri-Cities Airport:

South on 20th Avenue. Take on-ramp for I-182 West. Take Exit 12A for Highway 395 to Highway 240 (cross the Blue Bridge). Follow Highway 240 to the Columbia Center Boulevard exit. Turn left on Columbia Center Boulevard and follow to Grandridge Boulevard. Turn left on Grandridge Boulevard and follow until you reach the Three Rivers Convention Center located at 7016 Grandridge Boulevard.

See Conference Hotels for directions from airport to hotels.

Travel by Car:
Directions to Three Rivers Convention Center

From Points West
East on I-82 to Clearwater Avenue, Exit 109. Turn right onto Clearwater Avenue and follow to Columbia Center Boulevard. Turn left on Columbia Center Boulevard and follow to Grandridge Boulevard. Turn right on Grandridge Boulevard and follow until you reach Three Rivers Convention Center located at 7016 Grandridge Boulevard.

From Points North and East
South on Highway 395 to Highway 240 (cross the Blue Bridge). Follow Highway 240 to the Columbia Center Boulevard exit. Turn left on Columbia Center Boulevard and follow to Grandridge Boulevard. Turn left on Grandridge Boulevard and follow until you reach Three Rivers Convention Center located at 7016 Grandridge Boulevard.

From Points South
West on I-82 to Clearwater Avenue, Exit 109. Turn right on Clearwater Avenue and follow to Columbia Center Boulevard. Turn left on Columbia Center Boulevard and follow to Grandridge Boulevard. Turn right on Grandridge Boulevard and follow until you reach Three Rivers Convention Center located at 7016 Grandridge Boulevard.

Travel by Rail:
The closest Amtrak station is in Pasco approximately nine miles from the Three Rivers Convention Center.

Pasco Intermodal Train Station
535 North 1^st Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301
For additional information visit: www.amtrak.com