| warm, laid-back rooms and suites feature coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves, as well as 42-inch flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. complimentary breakfast is served in the casual dining room, and there's a weekly guest reception and a fitness center. other amenities include laundry facilities and an area shuttle, plus free parking. a 6-minute walk from bellevue arts museum, this relaxed, modern hotel set opposite a park is 8 miles from the washington park arboretum. suites add pull-out sofas, living rooms and/or wet bars
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 21 min
Lake Union (15 min)
Picturesque freshwater lake providing a popular boating spot & an annual wooden boat festival. Space Needle (19 min)
Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant. The Gum Wall (18 min)
Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market. Pacific Science Center (19 min)
Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. Gas Works Park (19 min)
Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views. Chihuly Garden and Glass (20 min)
Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. Seattle Aquarium (19 min)
Aquarium shop with books, stuffed animals & toys for visitors to underwater exhibits. Seattle Center (17 min)
Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, gardens, sports stadium, restaurants & shops. Pike Place Market Foundation (17 min)
Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares. Woodland Park Zoo (19 min)
92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space. Bellevue Botanical Garden (7 min)
Gardens, woodlands & wetlands along with holiday light festivities, art exhibits & concerts. Olympic Sculpture Park (21 min)
An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. Museum of Pop Culture (18 min)
Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan. Seattle Art Museum (16 min)
This roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks. The Seattle Great Wheel (19 min)
Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. | 
