Pier 66, historically a bustling trade hub, is now one of Seattle's major cruise line docks. Pier 66 is home to the Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal, which serves both Norwegian Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises. Nearby tourist attractions include the Seattle Aquarium, the Space Needle, the Seattle Art Museum and Olympic Sculpture Park. Visitors have a choice of hotels near the pier.
The Seattle Marriott Waterfront is across the street from Pier 66 on Alaskan Way. It has 345 guest rooms and suites. Wireless Internet access is available for a daily fee. Rooms have a hair dryer, an iron and ironing board, tea- and coffee-making facilities and a refrigerator. Hotel amenities include a business center, laundry and dry cleaning services, a concierge, 24-hour room service, a fitness center, a swimming pool and restaurants that serve American cuisine. Pets are not welcome. Rates started at $219 a night in September 2010.
Seattle Marriott Waterfront
2100 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121
800-455-8254
marriott.com
The Edgewater Hotel is on Pier 67, a few minutes' walk from Pier 66. It has 223 guest rooms and suites, half of which overlook the waterfront. Each room has a fireplace, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer, a minibar, a refrigerator, a flat-screen TV and down bedding. The Edgewater has a fitness center, concierge services, a gift shop and the Six Seven Restaurant, which specializes in contemporary American cuisine. Pets are welcome. Rates started at $193 a night in September 2010.
The Edgewater Hotel
2411 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121
800-624-0670
edgewaterhotel.com
Four Seasons Seattle is a short walk from Pier 66 and the Seattle Aquarium. Each of the rooms and suites is equipped with a hair dryer, down bedding, cable TV, wireless Internet access, an iron and ironing board, a refrigerator and a minibar. Hotel services include a concierge, valet parking, a fitness center, an indoor pool, guest laundry services and a spa. The hotel's ART Restaurant specializes in regional gourmet American cuisine. Rates started at $365 a night in September 2010.
Four Seasons Seattle
99 Union St.
Seattle, WA 98101
206-749-7000
fourseasons.com