The Mongolia Society Annual Meeting & Panels · October 2-3, 2026

Accommodations & Travel

Everything you need to plan your trip to Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA.

The Mongolia Society Annual Meeting & Panels · October 2-3, 2026

Accommodations & Travel

Everything you need to plan your trip to Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA.

The 2026 Mongolia Society Annual Meeting and Panels

ACCOMMODATIONS & TRAVEL

This page provides information to help participants plan their visit to the 2026 Mongolia Society Annual Meeting and Panels at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, on October 2-3, 2026.

HOTELS IN BELLINGHAM

Recommended: Hotel Leo

The Mongolia Society recommends that participants stay at Hotel Leo, located in downtown Bellingham and approximately one mile from the Western Washington University campus.

A block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees. When making your reservation, please mention "Mongolian Studies Conference" to receive the conference rate and access the reserved room block.

Hotel Leo
1224 Cornwall Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225

Website: www.thehotelleo.com
Phone: (360) 746-9097
Email: booking@thehotelleo.com

Additional Hotels

Bellingham offers a variety of accommodations within a short distance of the university. Annual Meeting participants may wish to consider the following options:

Hotel & Distance from WWU

For additional lodging, dining, and visitor information, please visit the Bellingham tourism website at www.bellingham.org.

Travel to Bellingham

Bellingham is located in northwestern Washington State, approximately 90 miles north of Seattle and 55 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia.

By Air

Bellingham International Airport (BLI) is the closest airport to the conference venue and is served by several domestic airlines.

Participants may also choose to fly into:

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), approximately 90 miles south of Bellingham

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR), approximately 55 miles north of Bellingham (passport required for crossing the U.S.-Canada border)

By Train

Amtrak's Cascades service connects Bellingham with Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, BC, and other cities throughout the Pacific Northwest.

The official, dedicated website for booking, schedules, and route information is Amtrak Cascades. This regional resource offers details tailored specifically to the Bellingham and Seattle connection, including rider's guides, station information, and onboard amenities (like local cafe menus).

For booking your travel, exploring exact train times, and making advance reservations, you can check your options on the Amtrak Cascades Tickets page

By Car

Bellingham is located directly on Interstate 5 and can be reached easily by car from Seattle, Vancouver, and other regional destinations.

Local Transportation

Ride-share services, taxis, and local public transportation are available throughout Bellingham. Most conference hotels are within a short drive of Western Washington University.