In Bellevue, Washington the high tech and retail industries drive the city’s rapid growth, while the minority majority community enjoys a world-class culinary scene and the wild Pacific Northwest at their doorsteps. To bring local flavor to the visitor experience, Visit Bellevue has been investing in community based programs that benefit residents and visitors. For meeting planners, these amenities enhance travel and transportation convenience, offer immersive and digestible experiences for attendees, and inspire adding a few days for bleisure. Home to over 250,000 square feet of meeting space, over 5,500 hotel rooms, versatile event venues, over 450 restaurants, and a renowned convention center, Bellevue should be on your radar as the next big meetings destination.
DESTINATION AMENITIES FOR GROUP BUSINESS
Bellevue is home to incredible new programs that are set to improve the visitor experience for travelers from around the globe. Some of the great new initiatives Bellevue welcomed this year, or coming soon in 2025, include:
Bites of Bellevue Food Tours - Bellevue’s first ever walking food tour, taking you on a journey of delicious tastings each offering a unique look into the city’s diverse heritage and food culture.
Waterfalls & Wine Tour - This luxury scenic tour offers guests the chance to be whisked away to experience the beauty of the Pacific Northwest while stopping along the way to enjoy great food and wine.
Bellevue Lake Cruises - Hop aboard an electric Duffy Boat for an unforgettable guided tour along Lake Washington.
BellHop - The first 100% electric, on-demand, and free shuttle service in the PNW.
Mobile Welcome Center - Traveling various strategic locations within the city, the Mobile Welcome Center provides travelers with recommendations on the best places to eat, shop, and play in Bellevue.
BikeHop - Complimentary e-bike rentals at participating hotels.
Belle The Bobcat & Overseas Marketing Campaign - Passionate about connecting with the Japanese travel Market, Bellevue has created Belle the Bobcat, their Yuru-chara or mascot, to use in their overseas marketing campaigns.
VENUES YOU HAVE TO KNOW
InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue
As the newest property in the city and first for the brand in the PNW, the InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue offers 11,756 sq. ft. of modern and elegant meeting and event spaces that can accommodate intimate gatherings or groups of over 420. The property is conveniently located within The Avenue Bellevue, a new luxury shopping and dining district in Bellevue’s downtown that offers event partnership.
Mirra VR Gaming Arena
Always on the cutting edge of technology, Bellevue is home to the world’s first social VR gaming arena. Mirra is an immersive VR arena, restaurant and bar, where the games are developed in-house and creating custom VR content is at your fingertips. Take the panoramic screens and technology to your advantage in a meeting space for up to 400 guests, or simply enjoy watching the phenomenon as an attendee, dining in a booth.
Meydenbauer Center
Meydenbauer Center has been at the heart of Bellevue’s meeting scene for over two decades, and is just steps away from the Bellevue Transit Hub, the Bellevue Downtown Station, and The Shops at The Bravern. With meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 600, a performing arts center which seats 410, and plenty of breakout and conference rooms, any type of event is easily accommodated.
Forum Social House
Perfect for networking events and social hours, the Forum Social House offers entertainment, food and drinks perfect for a fun evening. The venue features an indoor minigolf course, a TopGolf Swing Suite, and a soundstage for live music. Whether hosting 15 or 600, The Forum Social House guarantees an unforgettable evening.
EASY SEA TO BELLEVUE TRANSPORTATION
Bellevue is located just 18 miles from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and Visit Bellevue just announced a new daily Bellevue Airport Shuttle by Eagle Towncar Services that operates every hour between SEA and Bellevue’s downtown hotels starting mid October.
This year, Bellevue gained 6 new transit stations with the Sound Transit 2 Line expansion, connecting downtown Bellevue with the Spring District, Bel-Red Arts District, and Redmond. With a route that will connect Bellevue to and from Seattle by the end of 2025, Bellevue is set to become one of the best connected cities in the Pacific Northwest.
As an on-demand, zero-emission, and FREE service, the BellHop shuttle is a perfect transportation solution for eco-conscious visitors looking to explore Bellevue. BellHop also serves to connect travelers with the Sound Transit system, making Bellevue one of the most easily accessible destinations for travelers.
From modern and elegant meeting facilities to unbeatable leisure activities to enjoy, Bellevue is a top destination to consider for meetings and conventions. Meeting planners interested in hosting their next event in this innovative city can learn more on Bellevue’s Meetings page.
