some also offer minifridges, mountain views and/or private decks. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set in a 1902 house in a trendy residential area, this relaxed b&b is a mile from the seattle japanese garden, and 2 miles from both the washington state convention center and pike place market in downtown. all rooms have shared bathrooms. the airy, understated rooms feature free wi-fi, ipod docks and flat-screen tvs. there's also a bright guest lounge. parking is complimentary. a continental breakfast buffet is served in an airy kitchen Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 22 min
Seattle Aquarium (12 min) Aquarium shop with books, stuffed animals & toys for visitors to underwater exhibits. Chihuly Garden and Glass (12 min) Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. Olympic Sculpture Park (14 min) An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. Pacific Science Center (12 min) Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. Woodland Park Zoo (17 min) 92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space. Pike Place Market Foundation (12 min) Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares. Museum of Pop Culture (12 min) Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan. The Gum Wall (12 min) Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market. Seattle Center (11 min) Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, gardens, sports stadium, restaurants & shops. Gas Works Park (15 min) Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views. Seattle Art Museum (11 min) This roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks. Kerry Park (17 min) Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park. The Seattle Great Wheel (11 min) Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Lake Union (11 min) Picturesque freshwater lake providing a popular boating spot & an annual wooden boat festival. Space Needle (12 min) Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant. |