Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Tucked away in the northwestern tip of the United States, Seattle is a culturally diverse city with a constant stream of things to do. Between world-class theaters and museums and an endless supply of recreational activities, visitors regularly flock to this metropolis to experience the coffee, seafood and activities. Set up camp at one of the conveniently-located Seattle hotels that offer shuttles to the surrounding attractions and piers; your legs will thank you later as this city is extremely hilly and as rumor has it, rainy
Located in the convenient northern University District, the Hotel Nexus is an affordable yet modern place to hang your hat at night. Convenient to downtown Seattle, Green Lake, Fremont, Ballard and the University of Washington, you will be close to plenty of shopping, sights and nature. Committed to being green, this eco-friendly hotel strives to be kind to the environment. One way they do this is by offering a shuttle service to the downtown attractions, pier and malls; by doing so, they reduce the guest’s carbon footprint on the city. Hotel Nexus offers 169 rooms which include 12 two-room suites and 12 spa studios with in-room soaking tubs. All rooms offer a refrigerator and microwave; perfect for those take-home bags from the Seattle-area restaurants. Complimentary high speed Internet access is available in every room. Start your mornings off right with a complimentary hot breakfast and finish the day at the on-site Saffron Bar & Grill restaurant, featuring Indian, Mediterranean and American food.
Hotel Nexus
2140 N. Northgate Way
Seattle, WA 98133
800-435-0754
206-365-0700
hotelnexusseattle.com
For a truly trendy and upscale hotel stay, book your room at Hotel 1000, located in the heart of downtown Seattle. Ranked in the world’s top 500 hotels by Travel & Leisure as well as the best luxury hotel by local news station KING 5’s Best of Western Washington; Hotel 1000 is certainly a place to be seen. Avoid the drizzle by requesting a complimentary “curbside caddy” from the concierge; they will take you around to the downtown attractions, including the famed piers. Choose from a Deluxe Room, Luxe Room, Grand Luxe Room, Parlor Suite, Grand Suite, Grand Luxe Parlor Suite or Executive Suite; see the hotel website for in-depth descriptions of each. Take advantage of the full service spa, aptly-named “The Spaahh at Hotel 1000,” indulging yourself in a signature massage or facial. Practice your swing at the onsite Golf Club, where you can virtually play the world’s best courses. Private events can be booked, as well as private instruction. The BOKA Kitchen & Bar serves up breakfast, lunch, cocktail hour, dinner, late night dining and weekend brunches. You also have the option of taking in the downtown scenery from Studio 1000, a perfect place for wine, coffee and lighter fare.
Hotel 1000
1000 First Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
206-957-1000
hotel1000seattle.com
Prominently rising above the downtown Westlake Plaza, the Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle is conveniently located to all of the major local attractions. Convenient to the Pacific Place mall, convention center, Space Needle and Seattle Center as well as Pike Place Market, you are within a short walking or driving distance to a wealth of fun activities and places. Take a load off your feet by requesting shuttle service to one of these attractions, or down to the pier for a day roaming up and down through the little shops and restaurants. Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle has been given the AAA Four Diamond award in 2010, a truly prestigious award that speaks highly about the hotel’s quality and service. With over 160 rooms featuring oversized European soaking tubs, plasma HDTVs and complimentary wireless and high speed Internet access, the hotel is both luxurious and state-of-the-art. Choose from a Deluxe Queen, Premium King, Space Needle View Corner King, Executive King or Denny Suite. The hotel is adjacent to the award-winning seafood restaurant Seastar, where you can get your fill of Northwestern salmon and sushi, prepared in flavorful and creative ways. Pets are welcome too; they even have a customized doggy dining table, plush doggy bed and a complimentary dog walk to pamper your pet just as much as you.
Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle
2125 Terry Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
206-264-8111
panpacific.com