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2025 World Environmental & Water Resources Congress

Anchorage, Alaska | –

Hotel & Travel

Conference Venue

William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center
555 W 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

Hotel

The Hilton Anchorage Hotel
500 W 3rd Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 272-7411

EWRI has blocked a small number of overnight sleeping rooms at a special group rate for your convenience.  Rooms in the block are available for Saturday, May 17, 2025 - Wednesday, May 21, 2025.  If you are unable to secure your room within those dates, please call the hotel for assistance. If you are still need assistance, please contact Mark Gable.

Reserve Your Room Now

Group Rates:
Single / Double:  $259.00*

Government: At prevailing government rates (limited in quantity)

Rooms rates are only guaranteed until Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

*All room rates are subject to applicable taxes and fees.

Please be advised that all rates quoted are per room, per night, based on occupancy.

Group rates will be subject to the prevailing state and occupancy room taxes, which is currently 12% and subject to change without notice.

Important note: Please be vigilant if approached by a business claiming to be a housing provider for EWRI Congress 2025 - they may attempt to contact you or your company to book your hotel rooms through them. Don’t get ripped off!

The American Society of Civil Engineers has no affiliation with these organizations and cannot vouch for their services in any way. There is NO official housing agent for EWRI Congress 2025 - you get the best deal by booking directly with the Hilton Anchorage Hotel through the conference link above.

Entering into an agreement with a different company can potentially cost you money, with no guarantee of an actual hotel reservation. Booking rooms through any other company is at your own risk and responsibility. No housing company or agency is authorized to place reservations on behalf of EWRI or ASCE.

Travel

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

The Ted Stevens International Airport is 7 miles from the Hilton Anchorage Hotel.

Public Transportation

The People Mover is the largest public transit provider in the State of Alaska.

From the Airport South Terminal, take the Route 40 Bus to the Downtown Transit Center.  The hotel is .3 miles from the Downtown Transit Center.

Single rides cost $2 per person (remember to carry exact change), but if you plan on using the People Mover fairly often, consider purchasing a day pass for $5.

Getting Around Downtown Anchorage

The best way to get around Anchorage is by car. Anchorage is a sprawling municipality stretching almost 70 miles between the communities of Girdwood to the south and Eklutna village to the north. While there is plenty to see and do in the downtown Anchorage area by foot or bike, having access to a vehicle expands access to activities.

Taxis and Shuttles

Taxi and ride-share services are readily available in Anchorage; look for taxis on the lower level of the Anchorage airport upon arrival. Cost for such rides can range between $30 to $50, depending upon the destination.

Anchorage Trolley Tours

Anchorage Trolley Tours operates several routes (for a fee) from May to September, between hotels, the Alaska Native Heritage Center and the 4th Avenue visitor center.

On Foot or Bike

Anchorage is fortunate to have a huge network of trails that wind through every neighborhood in the city, a total of approximately 250 miles. Visitors can join locals in walking, jogging, biking or cross-country skiing these easily-navigated pathways.

Looking to rent a bike? Downtown offers several vendors renting bikes for all ages and abilities, including e-bikes and trailers for infants; and most include a lock and helmet in the deal. Expect to spend between $30 to $120 per day depending on the style and length of time you wish to rent. Pablo's Bicycle Rentals is a local rental shop that earns positive reviews for its friendly staff and quality bikes.

Rental Cars

Rental car agencies are plentiful in Anchorage, either at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) or satellite locations across the city. In general, rates will be higher at the airport.

All rental car companies listed below are located in the new Rental Car Center across from the South Terminal. Free Airport shuttle buses travel between the South Terminal, North Terminal, and the Rental Car Center every 15 minutes, all day, every day.

From inside the South Terminal, TSA security checkpoint

  • Take stairs, escalator or elevator down to Level 0
  • Follow signs for "Rental Cars" through the tunnel
  • Please note: The tunnel is approximately 100 yards long.

From North Terminal

If you are at the North Terminal, you can take our free shuttle to the Rental Car Center or the South Terminal. Request a pickup by using the wall-mounted phone adjacent to the Terminal Connector or call 907-677-1074 from your cellphone.

Several car rental companies, including Avis and Budget, have deals for ASCE members.

Parking at the Hilton Anchorage Hotel

Self parking published rates: (subject to change without notice)

  • Daily: $25.00

Valet parking is not available.

There are Electric Vehicles (EV) charging stations available onsite.

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