A world-class art display welcomes travelers as they enter the lobby of the 26-story, 316-room hotel. Guest room amenities include LCD televisions with cable channels, in-room safes, complimentary weekday newspapers, clock radios with iPod docks, high-speed Internet, minibars, bathrobes and housekeeping. Amenities available by request include microwaves, refrigerators and turndown service. On-site fitness facilities, sauna and spa tub are available for guest use. Business amenities include limousine service, business center, event catering and multiple meeting spaces. The hotel also has an on-site hair salon, full-service health spa, restaurant, lounge and a gift shop. This is a smoke-free property.
The Courtyard by Marriott is a six-story, 162-room facility. Guest room amenities include high-speed Internet, air conditioning, 37-inch plasma televisions equipped with premium satellite channels, DVD players, microwaves, refrigerators and complimentary newspapers. Corporate guests will appreciate the on-site banquet facilities with event catering, multiple meeting rooms and business center. Also on-site are a lounge, coffee shop and an indoor swimming pool. A full-service health spa, hair salon and fitness facilities are also available. The Courtyard by Marriott is a nonsmoking property.
For guests planning on being in the area for a longer period of time, the Extended Stay America offers accommodations with kitchens, outfitted with microwaves, refrigerators, cookware, dishes and utensils. The six-story, 156-room hotel also offers six guest suites. Other guest room amenities include wireless Internet, air conditioning, televisions with premium cable channels, coffeemakers and housekeeping. An on-site fitness center, indoor swimming pool and sauna are provided for guest use. Business travelers can take advantage of the business center and multiple meeting rooms. An on-site café serves American fare. Extended Stay America is a smoke-free property.
The La Quinta Inn offers patrons 155 guest rooms, an on-site restaurant, a health center and an outdoor swimming pool. Complimentary breakfast and newspapers are available daily. Coffee is always available in the lobby. Guest rooms include high-speed Internet, cable television, video-game consoles and air conditioning. Corporate guests are offered a business center, audio-visual equipment and multiple conference rooms. On-site dining is available at Ports of Call Restaurant and Lounge.
Visitors with children have several options for local entertainment including Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, which offers a variety of animals and sea life from around the world. The zoo is located 40 miles southwest of downtown Tacoma. The Children's Museum of Tacoma offers permanent exhibits such as Zing! The Power of Play and Becka's Studio. Children are encouraged to explore art and their environment. The museum is located a five-minute drive from Fircrest.
Dining options include well-known chain restaurants such as Taco Bell, Dairy Queen and Pizza Hut. For those looking for something a little more upscale, one option is a trip to the Keg Steakhouse, which serves steaks, chops and seafood in a relaxed atmosphere. It is located less than one mile from Fircrest. Stanley & Seafort's, located 10 minutes from Fircrest, offers new American cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.
