upgraded rooms add in-room whirlpool tubs and/or kitchenettes, and suites offer kitchens and pull-out sofas. complimentary perks include continental breakfast, hot drinks and parking. set in a funky industrial-arts neighborhood, this unassuming hotel is 5 miles from downtown seattle and 3 miles from the museum of flight. laid-back rooms with vintage decor have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, desks and minifridges. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 12 min
Chihuly Garden and Glass (14 min) Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. The Gum Wall (11 min) Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market. 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. Museum of Pop Culture (14 min) Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan. Seattle Art Museum (9 min) This roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks. Smith Tower (10 min) Iconic 1914 office tower featuring a speakeasy-style cocktail bar & a 35th-floor observatory. Pike Place Market Foundation (10 min) Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares. Olympic Sculpture Park (14 min) An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. Pacific Science Center (13 min) Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. Seattle Center (12 min) Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, gardens, sports stadium, restaurants & shops. The Museum of Flight (8 min) Large educational museum with aircraft & space vehicles on display, historical exhibits & more. Space Needle (14 min) Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant. Gas Works Park (18 min) Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views. Seattle Aquarium (12 min) Aquarium shop with books, stuffed animals & toys for visitors to underwater exhibits. |