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.
Parking instructions
- If you are staying at the Hotel Murano during the Symposium, you will need to register your car at the front desk during check-in as an overnight guest.
- If you are driving your own vehicle in to attend the Symposium but not staying overnight at the hotel, you will need to pay at one of the pay stations located in the parking lot and display your receipt on your dashboard.
- If the hotel lot becomes full, there are several public lots in the vicinity. Parking outside of the Murano is subject to posted rates and hours of operation.
The lot at the Murano is monitored by security and strict parking enforcement, WAHGS is not responsible for this service or any tickets incurred.
Click here to book a room at the Hotel Murano.
IMPORTANT: the evening of Wednesday, May 13th is sold out, and this room block is almost full. If you are planning to stay at the Murano, book your room as soon as possible. If you are unable to book a room before the block has sold out, please see the bottom of this page for alternative hotels in the area. Please note that we do not have room blocks at these hotels, and rooms are priced at the market rate.
The deadline for booking reservations at the WAHGS group rate is April 19, 2026. Reservations requests received after this time will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.
Address: 1320 Broadway, Tacoma WA 98402
Parking: 25% off applicable parking fees when booked through the provided link.
Rate: Standard room rates are set at $136 per night plus applicable taxes/fees.
Other hotels in the vicinity include: