some add sofabeds, balconies and/or whirlpool tubs. breakfast and parking are offered (fee). event space includes a historic banquet room with a stained-glass dome. there's a 24/7 gym and a business center. a modern restaurant serves seasonal fare, and an old-world bar features leather seating. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. featuring an alaskan gold rush theme, this elegant downtown hotel is next to a link light rail stop, a 1-minute drive from interstate 5 and a 13-minute walk from pike place market. suites feature living areas. polished rooms with period details offer flat-screens, starbucks coffee and wi-fi (fee), as well as minibars Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 16 min
Seattle Center (6 min) Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, gardens, sports stadium, restaurants & shops. Pike Place Market Foundation (8 min) Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares. Gas Works Park (13 min) Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views. Museum of Pop Culture (8 min) Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan. Olympic Sculpture Park (7 min) An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. The Seattle Great Wheel (10 min) Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Pacific Science Center (7 min) Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. Kerry Park (12 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. Smith Tower (4 min) Iconic 1914 office tower featuring a speakeasy-style cocktail bar & a 35th-floor observatory. Chihuly Garden and Glass (8 min) Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. Seattle Aquarium (12 min) Aquarium shop with books, stuffed animals & toys for visitors to underwater exhibits. Seattle Art Museum (5 min) This roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks. Space Needle (7 min) Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant. Lake Union (8 min) Picturesque freshwater lake providing a popular boating spot & an annual wooden boat festival. |