other amenities include an exercise room and an indoor pool, as well as a business center, 5 meeting rooms and guest laundry facilities. off interstate 405, this casual extended-stay hotel is 2 miles from shopping at bellevue square and 10 miles from downtown seattle. freebies include hot breakfast, a weekday evening social with snacks, and a grocery delivery service. the unassuming studios come with kitchens, pull-out sofas and desks, plus free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living areas. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's a relaxed restaurant and a starbucks coffee shop Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 17 min
Space Needle (19 min) Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant. Seattle Art Museum (16 min) This roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks. Pike Place Market Foundation (14 min) Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares. Seattle Center (17 min) Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, gardens, sports stadium, restaurants & shops. Museum of Pop Culture (18 min) Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan. Bellevue Botanical Garden (5 min) Gardens, woodlands & wetlands along with holiday light festivities, art exhibits & concerts. The Gum Wall (17 min) Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market. Seattle Aquarium (17 min) Aquarium shop with books, stuffed animals & toys for visitors to underwater exhibits. The Seattle Great Wheel (16 min) Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. The Museum of Flight (19 min) Large educational museum with aircraft & space vehicles on display, historical exhibits & more. Gas Works Park (19 min) Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views. Pacific Science Center (18 min) Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. Olympic Sculpture Park (20 min) An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. Chihuly Garden and Glass (20 min) Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. Woodland Park Zoo (19 min) 92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space. |