Seattle is a thriving business hub for technology, medical research and nonprofit enterprises. The Emerald City is also a worthwhile tourist destination, with plenty to offer in terms of fine dining, nightlife, professional sports teams and attractions like the Pike Place Market and the Space Needle. There's so much to see and do here that you may be inclined to linger; long-term travelers to Seattle have several solid options. Among the best put you near major arteries and bus lines and within easy reach of downtown.
Located in the University District, a thriving area near the University of Washington Campus, the University Motel has 21 suites. Each suite is made up of a bedroom and living room spread over 650 square feet. Units come with as many as three queen beds, and guests have access to laundry facilities and free underground parking. From here, you're just five blocks from UW's campus and within one bus ride of downtown Seattle.
Set amid Lower Queen Anne's bustling neighborhood of cafes, restaurants and nightlife is the stylish Mediterranean Inn, with its cheerful facade and modernist decor. The hotel offers monthly rates and all rooms are essentially small studio apartments with desks and kitchenettes. The hotel's many amenities include an in-house gym, 24-hour laundry room, meeting rooms and rooftop view of the surrounding area. From here, you're a short walk to the Space Needle and a 10-minute bus ride to downtown.
Marriott ExecuStay comprises six buildings in Seattle proper, plus numerous others in the surrounding area. These furnished apartments include some of Seattle's most upscale apartments, like the Via 6 and Aspira buildings. The units are hand-picked by Marriott and are ready for your arrival within two business days. Amenities and unit sizes vary, but typically include higher-end buildings with gyms, laundry facilities and fully equipped kitchens. The Seattle units are located in downtown Seattle and in Belltown, the neighborhood next to downtown, so you're close to major tourist attractions and a 45-minute light rail ride from the airport.
Larkspur Landing comprises 11 extended stay hotels on the west coast, with two hotels in the Seattle area: the Larkspur Landing Bellevue and the Larkspur Landing Renton. Though not in Seattle proper, these hotels are ideal for business travelers looking to be close to their clients and meetings in the business-oriented Bellevue and Renton areas. Both hotels are a 20-minute drive to downtown Seattle. The buildings include suites with full kitchens, and guests have access to free breakfast, a complimentary grocery shopping service and a free laundry service.
