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Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center

1500 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
253.830.6601
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Ranked #23 of 30 attractions in Tacoma
Type: Convention Centres
Most recent review
- 1 Apr 2013
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Seattle, Washington
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66 reviews 66 reviews
32 attraction reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

The convention center was built several years ago and has been a welcome addition to the city. I've been to several events here and have always thought they did a good job. It's open and airy and easy to navigate. The South Sound has needed something like this for a long time.

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Lacey, Washington
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

I have been to several centers and I like the way this one was designed. Escalators are in just the right places and plenty of facilities.

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Toronto, Canada
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45 reviews 45 reviews
7 attraction reviews
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

Very nice facility, but not enough washrooms. Line up during every break. Not sure who catered our meetings, but the food was cold and not very good.

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Tacoma, Washington
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

My fiance' and I were planning our venue at the GTCC and were under the impression that our space was reserved. Needless to say, when we went to sign the contract the employees at the venue stated that they reserved part of our space to another party. To add insult to injury they tried to move us to a generic... More

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Hermiston Oregon
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17 reviews 17 reviews
6 attraction reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012

Was disappointed that there was no food places in the center open when we was there. No pop machines etc. Parking was hard to figure out...many in the group thought parking was $10 a hour due to the reading of the signs. I was trying to find the handicap parking and only after I had parked in another spot and... More

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Washington
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79 reviews 79 reviews
22 attraction reviews
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2012

I have attended several meetings and conventions here and don't see anything special about it. Lots of conference rooms and mediocre shops and food places downstairs. A plus is that it's within easy walking distance of the Washington history museum.

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Port Orchard, WA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 attraction reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2012

We attended a large convention here. The services and amenties are available as needed. Good food. Good meeting location. Spiffy service attendants. Very accommodating.

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Portland,OR
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 attraction reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2012

I was here for part of a weekend event. I noticed that there were staff people moving through almost constantly, checking on water, removing trash, clearing used dishes, just keeping the place clean. Other venues I've been in did not have this happening! The meal service, for 400 people, was in buffet lines, and moved very quickly. Having stood in... More

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Tacoma,WA
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28 reviews 28 reviews
12 attraction reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

I've been here several times for special events. The annual Christmas tree exhibit, benefiting Mary Bridge Children's Hospital is well done and I look forward to seeing it again.

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Gresham, Oregon
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

nice and clean we had a two day cheer event great place but the staff was grumpy and not happy to there

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