this relaxed hotel in a historic queen anne-style brick building is a 6-minute walk from seattle center's museums and a 11-minute walk from myrtle edwards park. the traditional rooms feature hardwood floors, free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs with dvd players, and desks; most have kitchenettes with dining tables, and pull-out sofas. suites add living rooms and full kitchens. in addition to a classic bar/lounge with event space and live music, amenities include a full-service salon and spa, and parking (fee). check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 20 min
Seattle Art Museum (8 min) This roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks. Seattle Aquarium (7 min) Aquarium shop with books, stuffed animals & toys for visitors to underwater exhibits. Kerry Park (9 min) Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park. The Gum Wall (9 min) Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market. Chihuly Garden and Glass (10 min) Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. Museum of Pop Culture (12 min) Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan. Olympic Sculpture Park (9 min) An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. Pacific Science Center (8 min) Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. Space Needle (11 min) Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant. Lake Union (11 min) Picturesque freshwater lake providing a popular boating spot & an annual wooden boat festival. The Seattle Great Wheel (7 min) Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Woodland Park Zoo (11 min) 92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space. Gas Works Park (11 min) Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views. Pike Place Market Foundation (8 min) Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares. Seattle Center (4 min) Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, gardens, sports stadium, restaurants & shops. |