2025 Chanticleer Authors Conference
and the
2024 Chanticleer International Book Awards Ceremonies
April 3 – 6, 2025
Please join us for our 2025 Annual Chanticleer Authors Conference !
LODGING
We suggest making your lodging arrangements EARLY and look for a flexible cancellation policy so you can cancel at your convenience. Bellingham is quite the destination so lodging availability can be scarce! We are still a small university town.
This year we are excited to host the Chanticleer Authors Conference and Chanticleer Int’l Book Awards at the Bellingham Yacht Club Event Center at Squalicum Harbor, Bellingham, Wash.
Lodging Suggestions
Sheraton 4 Points on Lakeway Drive, Bellingham, Wash.
Manager, Karyn Seaverson, direct: 360-685-8103 or email (the best way to reach her) at Karyn.Seaverson@fourpointsbellingham.com. The website for reservations is here: https://www.marriott.com/bellingham
Centered amid popular downtown attractions, the Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center is a haven of contemporary comfort. Unpack and unwind in stylishly appointed accommodations with spacious floor plans, signature amenities, free Wi-Fi access and an inviting workspace. Enjoy a coveted location near many of Bellingham’s most popular waterfront and downtown activities.
As a Sheraton guest, you will have access to:
• Two amazing restaurants: B-Town Kitchen & Raw Bar and Chinuk Flavors of the Northwest
• An indoor heated pool and fitness center
• Complimentary wireless internet throughout the hotel, meeting spaces and restaurant.
• Free parking
• Easy access to Whole Foods and Fred Meyer
• A 5 minute drive, quick bus ride, or 15 minute walk to downtown Bellingham
• Dog-friendly rooms for those who travel with furry friends
The rooms in this hotel were recently renovated in 2023.
You can reach the Sheraton’s friendly front desk at 360-671-1011 and mention the Chanticleer Authors Conference to see if the discounted rates are available. The Sheraton has reasonable rates and offers Double Queen Rooms, King Room, and King Suites.
All rooms come with a mini-fridge, microwave, desk, coffee/tea maker, in-room safe, alarm clock, complimentary bottled water, iron/ironing board, complimentary High-Speed internet, TV, and comfortable chair and footstool.
If you are looking for something more economical, The Guest House Inn is right across the street from the Sheraton on Lakeway Avenue. Most of the time, Queen Rooms are about $100 per night with a complimentary enhanced continental breakfast. It a safe and convenient motel. There is a cross walk to cross over to the Sheraton and Fred Meyers Hypermarket.
Another favorite is the Heliotrope Hotel – a Pacific Northwest gem that has seven rooms with reasonable rates.
Or if you prefer to VRBO or Airbnb, make sure that your lodging is within a mile or two of the Sheraton. Lummi Island is too far away (plus a ferry is needed). Also, lodging around Lake Whatcom locations will take you about thirty minutes or more to drive one way. We cannot recommend staying at the locations on Samish Way at this time.
Exceptional suites at affordable rates.
And, of course, the luxurious Hotel Bellwether, also located on Squalicum Harbor and convenient to the BYC.
Travel?
There are some great travel deals available right now, but again make sure that they are flexible and can be easily cancelled. You may want to consider using mileage points as they tend to be the most flexible.
Flying into SeaTac – How to get to Bellingham.
- The easiest and fastest way to get to Bellingham from SeaTac (Seattle Tacoma Airport) is to take the Airporter Shuttle. Click on the link to find out more info.
- You would take the Northbound Shuttle at SeaTac to Bellingham. It will drop you off directly at our location, the Four Points by Sheraton.
- The buses are clean, quiet, and safe. This is what Sharon and I take them all the time when we fly out of Seattle.
- Northbound Bus Schedule (you will need to schedule your flight for these pickup times).
- The pickup place is a Door #00 or Door #2 which are just past Baggage Carousel #1.
- Reservations are a MUST!
- Check-in, board the bus. Settle in for a nice nap.
- Get off at the Sheraton Four Points on Lakeway Ave and you have arrived!
Some of you may fly into Bellingham International Airport — We have FOUR gates! So, it is super easy to get around. Perhaps arrange for an UBER or a taxi. They DO NOT wait at the Bellingham Airport like they do other airports. Just too small. Make your arrangements ahead of time.
In Town?
We have plenty of Lyft and Uber drivers in Bellingham. As a smaller area, the costs can be slightly higher, but they work well overall!
Our recommended practices
Make sure you’re registered by March 2025 at the latest.
You should have lodging arrangements.
Master Classes?
Yes, we will offer Master Classes in writing craft, marketing, and technical tools.
Book Fairs?
You bet! We will have a Book Fair with Village Books!