limited parking is available for a fee. in a redbrick building dating from 1928, this budget hotel in the queen anne neighborhood is a 2-minute walk from key arena and a 9-minute walk from the space needle. perks include a garden patio and coin-operated laundry facilities. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. basic rooms have kitchenettes, flat-screen tvs, air-conditioning and free wi-fi Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 21 min
Seattle Center (2 min) Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, gardens, sports stadium, restaurants & shops. Lake Union (11 min) Picturesque freshwater lake providing a popular boating spot & an annual wooden boat festival. Woodland Park Zoo (11 min) 92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space. Space Needle (9 min) Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant. Seattle Art Museum (8 min) This roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks. Pike Place Market Foundation (8 min) Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares. Olympic Sculpture Park (9 min) An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. The Seattle Great Wheel (8 min) Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Pacific Science Center (8 min) Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. Museum of Pop Culture (8 min) Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan. The Gum Wall (8 min) Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market. Seattle Aquarium (7 min) Aquarium shop with books, stuffed animals & toys for visitors to underwater exhibits. Chihuly Garden and Glass (8 min) Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. Gas Works Park (12 min) Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views. Kerry Park (9 min) Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park. |