upgraded rooms add microwaves, minifridges and sitting areas. in a bustling downtown area filled with coffee shops and restaurants, this unpretentious hotel is a minutes' walk from a bus stop, 2 blocks from the seattle art museum and a 12-minute walk from the vibrant pike place market. amenities include a wood-paneled restaurant/bar, as well as ski storage. straightforward rooms are simply furnished and come with cable tv. kids age 11 and under (2 per room) stay at no charge with an adult. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 18 min
Lake Union (10 min) Picturesque freshwater lake providing a popular boating spot & an annual wooden boat festival. Smith Tower (4 min) Iconic 1914 office tower featuring a speakeasy-style cocktail bar & a 35th-floor observatory. Museum of Pop Culture (8 min) Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan. Gas Works Park (15 min) Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views. Pike Place Market Foundation (7 min) Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares. The Gum Wall (7 min) Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market. Pacific Science Center (8 min) Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. Chihuly Garden and Glass (8 min) Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. Kerry Park (12 min) Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park. Olympic Sculpture Park (6 min) An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. Seattle Center (7 min) Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, gardens, sports stadium, restaurants & shops. The Seattle Great Wheel (8 min) Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Space Needle (8 min) Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant. Seattle Aquarium (10 min) Aquarium shop with books, stuffed animals & toys for visitors to underwater exhibits. Seattle Art Museum (4 min) This roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks. |