| pets are welcome (fee). continental breakfast is complimentary. set off interstate 405, this down-to-earth hotel is a mile from starfire sports stadium and 11 miles from downtown seattle. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some add pull-out sofas. understated studios offer kitchens, complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, an exercise room and coin-operated laundry facilities. kids 17 and under stay at no charge with an adult
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 9 min
Museum of Pop Culture (22 min)
Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan. Seattle Center (21 min)
Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, gardens, sports stadium, restaurants & shops. The Gum Wall (20 min)
Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market. Seattle Art Museum (18 min)
This roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks. The Museum of Flight (11 min)
Large educational museum with aircraft & space vehicles on display, historical exhibits & more. Smith Tower (18 min)
Iconic 1914 office tower featuring a speakeasy-style cocktail bar & a 35th-floor observatory. Chihuly Garden and Glass (22 min)
Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. Pike Place Market Foundation (18 min)
Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares. The Seattle Great Wheel (20 min)
Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Seattle Aquarium (20 min)
Aquarium shop with books, stuffed animals & toys for visitors to underwater exhibits. Olympic Sculpture Park (23 min)
An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. Pacific Science Center (22 min)
Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. Space Needle (22 min)
Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant. Kubota Garden (11 min)
Hilly 20-acre Japanese-style garden dating to 1927, with flowers, ponds, waterfalls & a moon bridge. Alki Beach (26 min)
Popular beach with views of Puget Sound, plus a walking path, volleyball courts & restaurants. | 
