Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (also known as Sea-Tac) is between Seattle and Tacoma, Washington, and serves more than 30 million passengers each year. If you'll be passing through Sea-Tac airport, hotels are available within one mile and offer airport shuttle service, meeting and event facilities, and services for business travelers. If you are traveling with a car, you'll have to pay for parking at each hotel, although some offer special overnight packages that include parking.
The Seattle Airport Marriott, a smoke-free hotel, is decorated in contemporary Northwest lodge style. Amenities include an indoor swimming pool, 24-hour gym and free airport shuttle. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas and in all of the hotel's 459 rooms. Guests with cars must pay for parking, but the hotel offers a "Cars Eat Free" promotional rate that includes free parking and a $25 gasoline gift card. Other promotional packages are available. Dining includes a lounge, restaurant, coffee bar and room service.
Seattle Airport Marriott
3201 S. 176th St.
Seattle, WA 98188
800-314-0925
marriott.com
The Clarion Hotel Seattle Airport is a pet-friendly hotel that offers free 24-hour shuttle service to and from the airport. All rooms have free high-speed Internet access. Amenities include a restaurant, guest coin-operated laundry, indoor pool, hot tub and gym. Guests can also use the on-site barber shop and beauty salon. Packages include a "Park and Cruise" option for those headed to one of the Seattle-based cruise ships. Nonsmoking rooms are available.
Clarion Hotel Seattle Airport
3000 S. 176th St.
Seattle, WA 98188
206-242-0200
clarionhotel.com
The Holiday Inn Seatac hotel is a good option for travelers with children, because youngsters under age 12 eat free in the hotel's restaurant when they are with an adult. The hotel also accepts pets that weigh less than 30 pounds. Free high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi are available in all of the hotel's 259 rooms. Additional amenities include a 24-hour gym, pool, hot tub, self-laundry facilities and a special package rate that includes free parking. As of August 2010, the pool and hot tub were closed for renovation; call the hotel for an update.
Holiday Inn Seatac International Airport
17338 International Blvd.
Seattle, WA 98188
206-248-1000
800-860-7715
holidayinn.com
The Red Lion Hotel Seattle Airport is another good choice for travelers with kids, because children age 10 and under get the hotel's breakfast buffet free. In-room perks include terry-cloth bathrobes and Bath & Body Works bath products. Free high-speed wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel, which is also pet-friendly. Dining options include a restaurant, lounge and Tully's Cafe. Relax at the outdoor (seasonal) pool or indoor hot tub. Some packages include free parking.
Red Lion Hotel Seattle Airport
18220 International Blvd.
Seattle, WA 98188
206-246-5535
seattleairportredlion.com