| informal studios come with fireplaces, kitchenettes and free wi-fi, as well as pull-out sofas, desks and flat-screen tvs. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living rooms. there's also an exercise room, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a patio with a fire pit, plus a convenience store, a business center and laundry facilities. off highway 520, the modern all-suite hotel is 5 miles from bellevue arts museum and 13 miles from warren g. freebies include hot breakfast, weekday evening social with snacks, and a grocery delivery service. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. parking is available (fee). magnuson park
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 23 min
The Seattle Great Wheel (19 min)
Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Lake Union (15 min)
Picturesque freshwater lake providing a popular boating spot & an annual wooden boat festival. Woodland Park Zoo (20 min)
92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space. Chihuly Garden and Glass (20 min)
Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. Space Needle (19 min)
Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant. Olympic Sculpture Park (21 min)
An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. Gas Works Park (19 min)
Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views. Seattle Aquarium (20 min)
Aquarium shop with books, stuffed animals & toys for visitors to underwater exhibits. Seattle Center (18 min)
Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, gardens, sports stadium, restaurants & shops. The Gum Wall (18 min)
Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market. Bellevue Botanical Garden (10 min)
Gardens, woodlands & wetlands along with holiday light festivities, art exhibits & concerts. Museum of Pop Culture (19 min)
Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan. Seattle Art Museum (17 min)
This roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks. Pacific Science Center (19 min)
Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. Pike Place Market Foundation (18 min)
Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares. | 
