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Party Guidelines
- Maximum suite occupancy limits must be enforced.
- Hotel quiet hours begin at nightly; the hotel expects us and parties to make every effort to avoid noise that may disrupt other guests (including members). Gatherings may quietly continue after
- One warning will be given for a noise complaint, after a second noise complaint, unregistered guests may be asked to leave.
- Do not tape anything to the hotel walls. An easel may be used to display professionally made signs.
- Furniture may not be removed from suites or re-configured within suites without prior approval from the hotel event manager.
- The hotel will not provide any support for room parties (including ice, glassware, extra tables and chairs, extra trash cans, etc.). Party hosts must plan accordingly to bring in all necessary supplies and properly dispose of any refuse.
- Food and beverages may be served in compliance with hotel, state, and local regulations.
- If alcohol is being served, a designated representative from the hosting organization must check identification to ensure that only persons of legal drinking age are allowed access to, or service of, alcoholic beverages.
- Service of alcohol within the suite must be in accordance with Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board guidelines.
- A banquet permit or special occasion license must be obtained and posted in the suite in order for alcohol to be served.
- Washington state law restricts alcohol service or sale of alcohol to between and
- Failure to comply with any of the above listed guidelines or other violations of hotel policy state or local law may result in closure of the event.
Occupancy Limits
Gatherings should not exceed, at any one time:
- 25 guests for one-bedroom suites.
- 50 guests for Presidential & Executive suites.
Special Licenses and Permits
Information about special licenses and permits provided by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board appears below. If you have any questions or wish to inquire about other permits, please call the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board customer service desk at (360) 664-1600, or visit the WSLCB website.
A banquet permit is for a private, invitation-only event (not open or advertised to the public; for our purposes an open party is an invitation-only event restricted to Worldcon members). The liquor must be provided free of charge or brought by individuals attending the event. Package deals are allowed that may include, for example, the cost of dinner, liquor, and entertainment. To assure participants receive an equal share, tickets exchangeable for drinks may be issued as part of the package price. No separate or additional charge may be made for liquor. You can get a banquet permit for $10 at any local liquor store or agency.
A special occasion license allows a nonprofit organization to sell liquor at a specified date and place. All proceeds from the sale of liquor must go directly back into the nonprofit organization. “Selling” includes soliciting, donations, and most package deals. The fee for a special occasion license is $60 per day, per location, and allows sales of spirits, beer, and wine by individual serving for on-premises consumption. Special occasion licenses are limited to 12 single-day events per calendar year. The organization should apply 45 days before the fundraising events. You can pick up a special occasion license application by calling the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board customer service desk at (360) 664-1600.
Nearby Supplies
If you intend to submit a large order of food or beverages from the hotel, please let us know ASAP.
The bell desk team can help transport larger grocery store delivery orders the same way they offer luggage assistance.
Below is a list of stores you may consider using to obtain food, drink, and other party supplies:
- Downtown Spirits: 1813 7th Ave, 0.3 miles from Sheraton Grand
- Pike Grocery: 1011 Pike St, 0.4 miles from Sheraton Grand
- H Mart: 1601 2nd Ave, 0.4 miles from Sheraton Grand
- Target: 1401 2nd Ave, 0.5 miles from Sheraton Grand
- City Market: 1722 Bellevue Ave, 0.7 miles from Sheraton Grand
- QFC: 1401 Broadway, 0.8 miles from Sheraton Grand
- Hillcrest Market: 110 Summit Ave E, 0.9 miles from Sheraton Grand
- Thomas St. Market: 233 Summit Ave E, 1 mile from Sheraton Grand
- Northwest Liquor & Wine: 1605 12th Ave, 1 mile from Sheraton Grand
- CHEF’STORE: 1760 4th Ave N, 2.2 miles from Sheraton Grand
- Esquin Wine & Spirits: 2700 4th Ave S, 3.3 miles from Sheraton Grand
- Costco Wholesale: 4401 4th Ave S, 3.6 miles from Sheraton Grand
- BevMo!: 850 NW 45th St, 4.5 miles from Sheraton Grand
- Restaurant Depot: 3670 E Marginal Way S, 5.5 miles from Sheraton Grand
