The 2026 Washington Hydrogeology Symposium will be held May 11th – 14th, 2026 at Hotel Murano in Tacoma. A beautiful waterfront city with spectacular mountain views, Hotel Murano sits at the center of Tacoma’s energetic and inspired downtown. A stay at the Murano puts you within a few blocks of the world-class Museum of Glass, an incredible international center for contemporary art focused on the delicate medium of glass, as well as the breathtaking Chihuly Bridge of Glass, which connects the Washington State History Museum to downtown Tacoma with unique spectacle and style. Also within walking distance of the hotel are a myriad of cafes, restaurants, breweries and distilleries, cleverly showcasing the best and freshest of Washington’s local ingredients.
Other hotels in the vicinity include: