individually decorated, country-chic rooms offer free wi-fi, tvs, and wine glasses and openers; most have shared bathrooms. suites add fireplaces, sofabeds and/or balconies. set in an elegant mansion dating from 1910, this refined bed-and-breakfast surrounded by japanese maple trees is a 2-minute walk from volunteer park and 2 miles from the space needle. continental breakfast is served in a genteel dining room. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded rooms feature en suite facilities, plus minifridges and coffeemakers. other amenities include a formal lounge with a grand piano, along with a warm library and a garden patio. parking and hot drinks are complimentary Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 21 min
Lake Union (6 min) Picturesque freshwater lake providing a popular boating spot & an annual wooden boat festival. Seattle Center (9 min) Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, gardens, sports stadium, restaurants & shops. Pike Place Market Foundation (11 min) Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares. Kerry Park (13 min) Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park. Woodland Park Zoo (12 min) 92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space. Chihuly Garden and Glass (11 min) Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. Seattle Aquarium (14 min) Aquarium shop with books, stuffed animals & toys for visitors to underwater exhibits. Space Needle (10 min) Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant. The Seattle Great Wheel (12 min) Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. The Gum Wall (12 min) Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market. Gas Works Park (11 min) Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views. Pacific Science Center (10 min) Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. Olympic Sculpture Park (12 min) An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. Museum of Pop Culture (10 min) Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan. Seattle Art Museum (10 min) This roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks. |