| the resort fee includes access to a fitness center, kayak and bike rentals, and local transportation services, plus seasonal activities. the hotel has a fine-dining restaurant, a casual cafe and a spa. 7 miles from downtown seattle. some quarters have private balconies overlooking lake washington and the olympic mountains. this upscale hotel and yacht club on lake washington is 9. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded suites add separate living areas and powder rooms. the rooms and suites feature wi-fi (included in resort fee), flat-screen tvs, desktop computer docks, fridges, limestone bathrooms and rainfall showers
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 26 min
Pike Place Market Foundation (17 min)
Landmark daily market with covered stalls & shops where food producers sell their wares. Kerry Park (21 min)
Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park. The Gum Wall (18 min)
Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market. Olympic Sculpture Park (21 min)
An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. Space Needle (19 min)
Iconic, 605-ft.-tall spire at the Seattle Center, with an observation deck & a rotating restaurant. Chihuly Garden and Glass (20 min)
Art museum & sculpture garden showcasing Dale Chihuly's large, colorful glass works. Gas Works Park (19 min)
Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views. Seattle Aquarium (19 min)
Aquarium shop with books, stuffed animals & toys for visitors to underwater exhibits. Pacific Science Center (19 min)
Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters. Seattle Center (17 min)
Huge community events complex with museums, theaters, gardens, sports stadium, restaurants & shops. Seattle Art Museum (16 min)
This roomy space hosts special exhibits & a permanent collection of both current & classic artworks. Lake Union (15 min)
Picturesque freshwater lake providing a popular boating spot & an annual wooden boat festival. Woodland Park Zoo (19 min)
92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space. Museum of Pop Culture (18 min)
Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes items from icons ranging from Bo Diddley to Bob Dylan. The Seattle Great Wheel (19 min)
Giant Ferris wheel offering climate-controlled gondolas & a bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. | 
