Lodging
The Marcus Whitman Hotel is Eastern Washington’s premier luxury hotel, blending rich history, exemplary service, and contemporary comfort.
A block of rooms has been reserved for the conference under LADO Whitman College at a rate of $179.00 for the night of Sunday 4/6 and $159.00 for the night of Monday 4/7. Direct dial to reach front desk staff is (509) 593-7058.
Deadline to make a reservation is March 7
Getting to Walla Walla
Walla Walla is situated in Southeastern Washington, and is a four hour drive from Portland and Seattle.
Whitman College is situated in Southestern Washington State, at the base of the Blue Mountains. A valley of 40,000 residents, the college population consists of approximately 2,000 students, 500 faculty, and 800 staff on a 117-acre campus adjacent to downtown Walla Walla.
Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) is just five minutes from downtown
Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) is a 48-minute drive to downtown Walla Walla
Regional Airports
There are two regional airports serving the valley: one is located 5 minutes from downtown Walla Walla, the other is a 45-minute drive away. Please see additional details below for both locations, as well as information pertaining to ground transportation.
Ground Transportation
Arriving Walla Walla Regional Airport
Please note that shuttle reservations will need to be made in advance
The Marcus Whitman Hotel provides a complimentary airport shuttle to and from Walla Walla Airport, which is an approximately 10-minute ride, door-to-door. The shuttle vehicle has the hotel logo featured prominently, and will be situated directly outside the main exit doors of the terminal. Rental cars are also available at the airport.
Arriving Tri-Cities Airport, Pasco, WA
Tri-Cities Airport is located 48.2 miles (48 minutes) from downtown Walla Walla. Rental cars are available at the airport. Local transportation vendor TC Black offer town cars and other fleet rentals (including a 14-passenger transit van).