Great Places to Learn

We offer our programs throughout the beautiful San Juan Islands, as well as programs throughout the Northwest region (including Seattle, LaConner, Port Townsend, Issaquah, Tacoma, Whidbey Island, and Victoria B.C.). Wherever your Skagit Valley College Road Scholar program is, you'll be comfortable during your program.

EARTHBOX MOTEL (SAN JUAN ISLAND,WA)

410 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, (360) 378-4000 or (800)793-4756

Enjoy a stylishly renovated local Inn, proudly preserving the comfortable simplicity of its classic motor inn structure completely renovated with natural design choices and a full complement of modern, more upscale features and amenities. Earthbox Motel San Juan Island is perfectly located in the heart of Friday Harbor, just four blocks from the Friday Harbor ferry landing. Its central location is the ideal starting point for adventure and exploration of the island.

The hotel offers rooms with two queen-sized beds and mini-refrigerator, an indoor pool, hot tub and sauna. Our classes and meals are held in the conference room, making your stay easy and convenientEnjoy the heated indoor pool, dry sauna, and exercise facilities open year round.

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BEST WESTERN FRIDAY HARBOR SUITES (SAN JUAN ISLAND,WA)

680 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 378-3031 or (800) 752-5752

One of our Friday Harbor lodging partners is the Best Western Friday Harbor Suites. All suites feature a separate bedroom with one queen size bed; large living room with fireplace and queen-size sleeper sofa (with 7" mattress); kitchen (equipped with full-size refrigerator, china and silverware); private balcony/deck; and private bath. The Best Western Friday Harbor Suites also features an on-site fitness room, on-site restaurant, outdoor courtyard jacuzzi and complimentary shuttle service to and from the ferry landing or airport. Please check with front desk for complimentary shuttle service times.

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RED LION HOTEL ON 5TH AVENUE (SEATTLE,WA)

1415 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, Toll Free (800)733-5466 or directly at (206) 971-8000

Some of our programs beginning in Seattle stay at the Red Lion Hotel on 5th Avenue, located in downtown Seattle between Pike and Union Streets. This well located facility features award-winning consierge staff, on-site restaurant, lounge and meeting facilities, a fitness center and a 24-hour Business center.

All rooms are non-smoking. Room amenities include mini-refrigerator, desk and ergonomic chair, pillowtop beds, and free high-speed internet access.

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QUEEN VICTORIA HOTEL & SUITES (VICTORIA, BC)

655 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2P9 CANADA (250) 386-1312 or (800) 663-7007

Your stay in Victoria will be highlighted by the stylish and conveniently located Queen Victoria Hotel & Suites. The Queen Victoria is just steps away from Beacon Hill Park, the Royal BC Museum, and Victoria's picturesque Inner Harbor. This attractive hotel offers modern lodging featuring either one king or two queen beds, balcony, in-room coffee and internet, on-site dining, pool, Jacuzzi, and sauna.

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HILTON GARDEN INN (ISSAQUAH, WA)

1800 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah WA 98027 (425) 837-3600 or (800) 445-8667

The Hilton Garden Inn - Issaquah is conveniently located 15 miles East of Seattle nearn Interstate 90. All rooms have two queen-size Garden Sleep System adjustable beds, designed for pressure-free support for deep sleep. In addition, rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, microwave oven, and coffeemaker. These spacious rooms are provided with a large lounge chair to enjoy the 26-inch flat television. The Inn offers complimentary WIFI, DVD rentals and on-site parking.

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BEST WESTERN HARBOR PLAZA (OAK HARBOR,WA)

33175 State Route 20, Oak Harbor WA 98277 (360) 679-4567 or (800) 927-5478

The Best Western Harbor plaza is a modern, comfortable hotel featuring air conditioned rooms, seasonal outdoor pool & spa, conference center, room service, and its central Whidbey Island location is the perfect launching point for educational adventures. All rooms are beautifully appointed and feature air conditioning, microwave, mini refrigerator, cable TV, data ports and free hi speed wireless internet, coffeemakers, hair dryers, ironing board and iron.

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LA CONNER COUNTRY INN (LACONNER,WA)

107 South Second Street, LaConner WA 98257 (360) 466-3101 or (888) 466-4113

Our lodging partner in LaConner is the LaConner Country Inn. This cozy NW lodge-style hotel is located within easy walking distance of LaConner galleries, museums, shops and restaurants. Rooms at the Inn are spacious and feature down comforters, fireplace, flat screen TV, and mini-refrigerator. The Inn also features high speed wireless internet access and an on-site restaurant. Lectures and meals are located in the Inn's comfortable conference room for your convenience.

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BEST WESTERN TACOMA DOME (TACOMA,WA)

2611 East E Street, Tacoma WA 98421 (253) 272-7737 or (800) 780-7234

Enjoy the best of Tacoma at this newly-renovated comfortable conference hotel just steps from the gleaming new LeMay American Automobile Museum. Conveniently located close to the Tacoma Dome Event Center, Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State Historical Museum, amenities at this hotel include on-site restaurant and lounge, full service conference venue, fitness center, business center, free parking, complimentary local shuttle, and over 5000 square feet of full service conference venue.

Facility amenities include onsite restaurant and lounge, 24 hour front desk, full service conference venue, fitness center, business center, free parking, complimentary local shuttle, and over 5000 square feet of full service conference venue.

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