While the entire city of Seattle boasts more than 30 attractions and activities, if you're concentrating your visit to the downtown area, with the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, city library and Space Center, you'll want to find accommodations downtown, too. Hotels and motels around the downtown Seattle area offer a range of room options, from no-frills, budget-friendly accommodations to large, amenity-heavy units, all located right in the middle of all of Seattle's attractions and excitement.
If you're heading to downtown Seattle's Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square, you may appreciate a stay at the Hotel Monaco, which is within walking distance of these attractions. Rooms include upscale bath amenities, mini-bar, DVD player, animal-print bathrobes and yoga kits. All units are non-smoking; suites with a two-person bathtub can be requested. You can sign up for the free Kimpton guest-loyalty program and receive free high-speed Internet access and, if you're missing a pet companion from home, an in-room goldfish. While at the hotel, enjoy a free nightly glass of wine, free shoe-shine service, free Thursday chair massage, free fortune telling on Wednesday and Saturday, fitness center and concierge. Dine at Sazerac, located next door, for breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, happy hour and late-night cocktails.
Eco-conscious travelers may be interested in knowing that Hotel Monaco is Green Seal certified for its waste- and water-minimization efforts. Pets are welcome with no weight, breed or size restrictions and no additional fees. Dog sitting, personalized dog itineraries, monogrammed dog coats and pet meals are available. The hotel is located a short trip from attractions such as the Space Needle, Seattle Center and the Seattle Art Museum.
Hotel Monaco
1101 Fourth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
800-715-6513
monaco-seattle.com
Stay directly on the Elliot Bay waterfront with accommodations at The Edgewater Hotel. Select from 223 rooms, each with a view of the water or the Seattle skyline, along with pine knotted furniture, a fuzzy-bear ottoman and pine gas fireplace. Rooms also include a sitting area, refrigerator, flat-screen television and rubber-ducky bath amenity. Take advantage of hotel features such as a concierge to arrange tours and dining, fitness room, boutique and the Six Seven dining room, which offers regional seafood both in the restaurant and through in-room dining.
Pets are welcome at the hotel with no deposit or fee; a travel kennel is required. Your room at the Edgewater puts you just a five-minute trip from the Victoria Clipper, Myrtle Edwards Park, Olympic Sculpture Park and the Washington State Ferries.
The Edgewater Hotel
2411 Alaskan Way
Pier 67
Seattle, WA 98121
800-624-0670
edgewaterhotel.com
Budget-minded travelers may appreciate a room at the Kings Inn, located in downtown Seattle within walking distance to the Space Needle and Pike Place Market. Included in the room rate are free wireless Internet service, free parking and free coffee. Select from 68 rooms; non-smoking rooms and rooms with refrigerator and microwave are available. Rooms have either one king bed or two doubles. Pets are not allowed.
Kings Inn
2106 Fifth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
206-441-8833
kingsinnseattle.com
