Choosing the Right Seattle Hotels for You

Seattle hotels offer a good range of choices andmodern Hotel Max, billed by one review site as one of
styles. Choose luxury hotels like the Fairmont Olympicthe "Top Sexiest Hotels in the U.S."
which has long been the Grand Dame of SeattleHotels near Pike Place Market
hotels, or a boutique or "theme" hotel like Hotel AndraMost of the hotels in downtown Seattle are within
which incorporates lots of wood, water, and stone withwalking distance of Pike Place Market. But if you want
Scandinavian influences. There are hotels near theto be right next door, check out the Inn at the Market,
sports stadiums, waterfront hotels, and eventhe Four Seasons, and the Moore Hotel.
pet-friendly hotels downtown that are first-rate.Hotels near the Mariners, Sounders and Seahawks
If you stay in downtown Seattle, which you'll find hasGames
one of the most livable downtowns in the U.S., you'll beThere are three hotels near Safeco Field and Qwest
in the Ride Free Area of the Seattle Metro Transit busField. All of the hotels in downtown Seattle are easily
system. So if you'd rather ride than walk, just hop onaccessible from both stadiums via bus line. But if you
the bus. You can also ride the Monorial at Westlakewant to stay really close to the game, two good
Center to get to Seattle Center and the Space Needlechoices are the Courtyard by Marriott and the Silver
for a reasonable fare.Cloud Hotel - Stadium.
You'll appreciate the closeness of the downtownSeattle Airport Hotels
Seattle hotels to the waterfront, great restaurants,You'll have plenty of choices if you're looking for hotels
downtown shopping, and major attractions like Pikenear Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, or Seatac,
Place Market, home of the home of the famous "flyingwhich is located 15 miles south of downtown. A bonus
fish" vendor you may have seen on the Today Show.is these will be less expensive than downtown, and the
Downtown Hotelslocation is smart if you are flying to Seattle on business
The downtown Seattle hotels are those that fall withinor have an early morning flight to catch. A few to
the city's core. The area is bounded by E. Yesler Wayconsider are the Radisson, Doubletree, and Red Lion, all
on the south, Denny Way on the north, I-5 on the eastlocated along International Blvd.Most have
and Elliot Bay on the west. Hotels within the downtowncomplimentary shuttle service to and from the airport,
area are easily within walking distance of all downtownand the new light rail train provides transportation to
attractions and restaurants. All are within the Ride Freeand from downtown. The light rail system runs from
Area with the exception of the Edgewater and thethe airport to Westlake Center on Fifth and Pine.
Pan Pacific, which are just two blocks away.Seattle Luxury Hotels
Boutique HotelsIf you're celebrating a honeymoon or anniversary, or
If you're interested in boutique hotels, Seattle hasyou just like being pampered, four and five star Seattle
several to choose from. From historic to ultra modern,luxury hotels will make your stay memorable. Choose
trendy to themed, these hotels make your stay uniquefrom classic elegance to historic charm to sleek
and fun. You'll find several boutique hotels in Seattle,modern. One you should definitely consider is the "W"
downtown and close to all the major attractions. WhatSeattle, which is two blocks from Benaroya Hall and
makes a hotel a boutique hotel? First of all, most arethe Seattle Art Museum. Another interesting place to
not part of a major corporate hotel chain. They arestay for art lovers is the Alexis Hotel, which has original
more intimate and individualistic, each with a uniqueNorthwest art displayed throughout the rooms,
character and atmosphere. Investigate the funky andhallways, and lobby.