Despite its rainy temperament, Seattle has a faithful following of visitors. This progressive city, famous for grunge music and coffee, offers a wealth of attractions. Blue collar fishermen, haute society and art students all call it home, adding to the diverse and dynamic atmosphere that prevails in this area of the country. Book a stay in one of Seattle's many downtown hotels, and you'll find yourself in the middle of the action.
Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, The Fairmont Olympic is within walking distance to local attractions including the Pike Place Market, waterfront and Space Needle. The hotel offers 450 sophisticated guestrooms boasting courtyard or city views. All accommodations feature an alarm clock/radio with CD player, down bedding, hairdryer, bathrobe, safe, mini-bar, TV, in-room movies, video game console and cordless telephone (with fax line). Guests may request additional amenities including connecting rooms, cribs, cots, DVD players, computers, iron/ironing boards, umbrella, fridge and microwave. Suites include additional in-room services. Dine at the Georgian for world-class cuisine, at Shuckers for a more relaxed atmosphere and enjoy live piano music at the Terrace. A spa and fitness center are located on-site, along with a business service center. The Fairmont Olympic dates back to 1924 and is a five-diamond, luxury hotel.
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
411 University St.
Seattle, WA 98101
206-621-1700
fairmont.com
The Red Lion on Fifth is situated within walking distance of Pike Place Market and an array of other local attractions in downtown Seattle. The 297 non-smoking guestrooms boast views of the city, Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. All rooms include Bath & Body Works products, alarm clocks with iPod docks, coffee and tea service, Wi-Fi, TV, desk, ergonomic chair, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, fridge, room service, pillow-top beds, telephones and robes. In addition to a breakfast buffet and happy hour, the Red Lion offers rooftop dining at the Terrace Garden and Lounge. Guest services include dry cleaning, complimentary paper, underground parking (at an additional cost), wake-up calls and safes on request. A business center is available to all guests.
Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Avenue
1415 5th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
206-971-8000
seattleredlionfifthavenue.com
Book a stay at the Hotel Monaco, a boutique hotel in downtown Seattle. The hotel emphasizes its light-hearted approach to hospitality by offering pet goldfish to guests. All rooms come with a flat panel TV and DVD player, CD player, leopard print bathrobes, hairdryer, iron/ironing board and Wi-Fi. Hotel Monaco offers complimentary coffee and tea service in the morning and wine service in the evening. In addition to guest service staples, the hotel brings in a fortune teller on Wednesdays and Saturdays and, on Friday nights, hosts a Guitar Hero competition.
Hotel Monaco
1101 4th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
206-621-1770
monaco-seattle.com
