The home of Microsoft Corporation and 640-acre Marymoor Park, Redmond, Washington, combines cutting-edge technology with an emphasis on nature and bicycles. Over 3 million visitors come to Marymoor to bike the trails and velodrome or watch an outdoor concert, according to King County Parks. Microsoft's campus spans more than 70 buildings on over 388 acres and employs over 30,000 people. Visitors to Redmond, whether there for business or pleasure, have many accommodation options.
With 258 guest rooms on seven floors, the Redmond Marriott Town Center is centrally located in an outdoor shopping district featuring pedestrian walkways, restaurants and cafes. Five golf courses are available within 15 miles of the Marriott, and jogging and biking trails are within two blocks. Pets are allowed at the hotel with an additional cleaning fee, and valet parking is also provided for a daily fee. The Redmond Marriott Town Center is accessible from Highway 520, providing close proximity to Microsoft and other corporate headquarters in Redmond.
Located less than a mile from the northeast corner of Marymoor Park, Redmond Inn has access to urban amenities and outdoor activities. The inn's 137 rooms and suites have contemporary decor, flat-screen televisions and a wet bar. Coffee, espresso and tea are served 24 hours a day in the Redmond Inn lobby; evenings feature fresh popcorn and warm cookies. Active guests can swim in the inn's outdoor pool or use a pass to exercise at a nearby athletic facility. Bicycles are available for rent to explore the park and East Lake Sammamish Trail. Redmond Inn is located near the intersection of Redmond Way and Avondale Road.
Guests can reserve a spacious room or suite at the Hotel Sierra in Redmond, with square footage ranging from 273 for a king room to 501 for a one-bedroom suite. Bathrobes are provided for guests' comfort, and a complimentary breakfast features made-to-order omelets each morning. The paved 10.9-mile Sammamish River Trail passes near the hotel and is favored by joggers, cyclists and walkers for its river and mountain views. Redmond Town Center is two blocks from Hotel Sierra and features restaurants, shopping and a movie theater. Microsoft's headquarters is three miles south of Hotel Sierra, and the Seattle-Tacoma airport is an 18-mile trip to the southwest. Hotel Sierra Redmond is located on Bear Creek Parkway where it intersects Redmond Way.
For a more rural setting in Redmond, visitors can try the Meritage Meadows Inn, a bed and breakfast located on 15 acres of forest and meadowland near Woodinville's 90 winery tasting rooms. Meritage Meadows has five guest rooms named for Washington's wine regions and decorated in unique themes. Common areas at the inn include a library, a wraparound veranda, an exercise room and a home theater for DVD viewing. Meritage Meadows Inn is located on Northeast Union Hill Road approximately three miles east of downtown Redmond and Marymoor Park.
