Out-of-town Mariners fans looking to catch a ballgame or two at Seattle's Safeco Field can save a few dollars by booking at nearby hotels offering free parking. Accommodations are close enough to leave the car behind and opt for either a quick hop on public transit or a short walk through some of the city's finest locales. Pubs, restaurants and shops line the streets between Safeco and Seattle's City Center.
The Maxwell Hotel is located in lower Queen Anne on Roy Street, between Nob Hill and Third Avenue, next to the Seattle Center. Getting to Safeco Field from the Maxwell takes a half-hour by public transit or 20 minutes by car via Highway 99. The hotel is near other Seattle destinations such as the Space Needle, Pike Place Market and the Seattle Opera. Along with complimentary parking, guests are offered rooms that include stylish baths with walk-in showers, large flat-screen televisions with DVD, wired and wireless Internet, in-room safes and iPod docking stations. Services and amenities include an indoor pool, fitness room, complimentary bicycles, an espresso bar, dry cleaning and a business center.
The Maxwell Hotel
300 Roy Street
Seattle, WA 98109
206-286-0629
themaxwellhotel.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites Seattle Downtown is located on 8th Street, south of Denny Way between Bell Street and Blanchard Street. Getting to Safeco Field takes roughly 20 minutes by car or transit. The route is walkable and passes decent pubs and restaurants through Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square. Rooms include free parking, complimentary breakfast, wireless Internet and cable TV. La Quinta offers business amenities such as a work center, data-port phones, free local calling and voice mail. The hotel is pet-friendly and within walking distance of restaurants and shops.
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Seattle Downtown
2224 8th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
206-624-6820
lq.com
Quality Inn & Suites Seattle is located on John Street between Denny Way and Thomas Street, three blocks east of the Space Needle. Safeco Field is 20 minutes away by transit or 15 minutes by vehicle in traffic. The hotel offers a Mariners Game Day package that includes shuttle service to and from Safeco Field. Guestrooms include covered parking, continental breakfast, cable TV, voice mail and free local calls. All rooms are nonsmoking. Amenities include a 24-hour coffee service, indoor swimming with hot tub and whirlpool, meeting rooms, an exercise room and business center. Pets are accommodated for a fee.
Quality Inn & Suites Seattle
618 John Street
Seattle, WA 98109
800-255-7932