The Courtyard by Marriott chain of hotels offers several lodging choices near Covington, Washington, near the south side of Seattle. Each hotel offers many of the same amenities and features, but their proximity to different attractions, dining and shopping venues vary. Covington is a community with an estimated population of just over 17,000 citizens in 2008, raising from 12,500 citizens in 1997. While the city didn't become a municipality until 1997, the city has a rich logging history going back over a century.
The Courtyard at Seattle-Federal Way offers several standard amenities such as complimentary Internet access, sofa sleeper and in-room coffee makers. On-site dining options include the Courtyard Cafe, which offers breakfast and dinner, as well as Courtyard Pub which serves alcohol and a light menu of pub fare. Nearby this hotel, you will find several dining options such as a Marie Callender's and Azteca within 1/10 of a mile, with other dining options serving Italian, Mongolian and other cuisines within five miles.
Get out and enjoy the area during your stay at the Seattle-Federal Way Courtyard by visiting Dash Point State Park, only four miles away. The 398-acre Dash Point offers 11 miles of hiking and biking trails, with over 3,000 feet of shoreline on Puget Sound. You can also get out on the sound and enjoy water activities such as sailing, kayaking and jet skiing.
Courtyard Seattle-Federal Way
31910 Gateway Center Blvd. South
Federal Way, WA 98003 USA
253-529-0200
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Standard guestrooms with either two queen beds or a king are available at the Courtyard Seattle Southcenter, as well as two-room suites. The two-room suites include balconies for enjoying an alfresco cup of coffee or the morning breeze. Enjoy staying near several attractions such as Alki Beach, which is 15 miles away. Alki Beach offers a 2.5-mile path, ideal for visitor's year round. During the summer, though, the path becomes filled with roller-bladers, joggers and others enjoying the summer's sunshine. There are also six golf courses within 15 miles, allowing you to sneak in a quick round during your stay. If you're staying with your kids, consider the ACME Bowling Alley nearby or the nine-acre Family Fun Center.
Several dining options are in the area, including Grazie Ristorante. Enjoy the authentic Italian cuisine for lunch or dinner, while taking a look at their wine menu. Other cuisines nearby include American, seafood, Mexican and Japanese.
Courtyard Seattle Southcenter
400 Andover Park West
Tukwila, WA 98188 USA
206-575-2500
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Enjoy the several room and suite types at the Courtyard Tacoma. This downtown Tacoma hotel offers several suites, such as whirlpool suites in historic buildings and corner suites with Mount Rainier views. They also offer standard guest rooms. Dining options at and near the hotel include the Courtyard Cafe, which serves American cuisine for breakfast. The Pacific Grill is located within 1/10 of a mile. Pacific Grill's chef and owner Gordon Naccarato serves American, seafood, Thai and other specialty creations for Monday through Friday lunches and dinner throughout the week.
Located within the Courtyard is Club Biella Day Spa, Sublime Salon and Joe's Barber Shop. This 10,000-square-foot spa offers a refuge in the city, providing services such as wraps, sugar scrubs, massage and facials, and even offers season-appropriate services such as Club Biella Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub in autumn.
Nearby, you will find several attractions including the Point Defiance Children's Zoo, The Children's Museum of Tacoma, plus Point Defiance Park and Owen Beach for family trips.
Courtyard Tacoma Downtown
1515 Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA 98402 USA
253-591-9100
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