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Luxury and high style meet in an up-and-coming neighborhoodOpen since 2006, the Pan Pacific Seattle anchors a mixed-use development in Seattle's emerging Gateway District. The high-style hotel features art as architecture, with touches of zebrawood and Jerusalem limestone adding dramatic texture to public spaces. The mixed-use center is home to a handful of shops and restaurants. Guests ride the South Lake Union streetcar to downtown Seattle's dining, shopping and tourist sites. HighlightsDramatic art-as-architecture stylePersonal steward for each guestOversized rooms with European soaking tubsStreetcar service to downtown Seattle RoomsThe Pan Pacific Seattle's 160 rooms offer views of South Lake Union and the city. The rooms feature stylishly minimal decor with elegantly natural finishes. Each room has a luxury Hypnos bed covered with Egyptian cotton linens. Bathrooms boast four fixtures (bidet included) and oversized soaking tubs concealed with Shoji doors. Mood channels allow guests to fill their rooms with the sounds of nature or whatever music they prefer. FeaturesPersonal stewards, a signature feature of the Pan Pacific Seattle, make restaurant reservations, suggest activities and even handle laundry needs. The hotel also pays special attention to nature with an extensive green initiative. Earth-friendly touches include paperless check-in and check-out, water-conserving bath fixtures and toxin-free cleaning products. Dining2200, the mixed-use development in which the Pan Pacific Seattle is located, is home to Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar, a Zagat-rated restaurant. The development also holds Tutta Bella Italian restaurant, a Starbucks and a 47,000-square-foot Whole Foods grocery store. The hotel's elegant lobby bar serves breakfast and dinner. TransportationSeattle Amtrak station (3.3 mi/5.3 km)Boeing Field/King County International Airport (6.4 mi/10.2 km)Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (14.6 mi/23.4 km)Downtown Airporter shuttle service (fees apply) AttractionsLake Union (0.3 mi/0.5 km)Washington State Convention Center (0.3 mi/0.5 km)Experience Music Project (0.7 mi/1.1 km)Pike Place Market (0.8 mi/1.3 km)International District/Chinatown (2.1 mi/5.5 km) Business5,500 square feet of flexible meeting spaceConference space for up to 200 guestsComplimentary wireless Internet access

Luxury hotel with convenient waterfront locationSituated on Alaskan Way, the main street of Seattle's waterfront, the Seattle Marriott Waterfront offers stunning views and ample amenities. Many rooms sport views of Elliott Bay, Mount Rainier or the Olympic Mountains. Half the rooms have balconies with sliding doors. Seattle Marriott Waterfront has a full-service restaurant and bar, plus a lobby coffee shop and convenience store. Seattle's shops, restaurants and sights are a convenient distance from the hotel, as are the city's two convention centers. HighlightsLobby library with fireplaceTwo on-site restaurantsBay and mountain viewsRenovated fitness center RoomsSeattle Marriott Waterfront has 354 rooms and 13 suites on eight floors. Each room features a Revive bed with a quilted mattress top, cotton-blend linens, a down blanket, a duvet and a feather pillow. Hues such as mocha brown and brick red add urban style to the rooms. In-room amenities include a 42-inch HDTV, two phone lines and a CD player. Coffee makers and mini-refrigerators complete the amenities package at Seattle Marriott Waterfront. FeaturesSeattle Marriott Waterfront's location and services help guests make the most of their Emerald City stay. A library with a fireplace makes a fine meeting place for drinks or a place to catch up on reading. Practical amenities include a coin laundry, 24-hour room service, a newly renovated fitness center with a Jacuzzi and an indoor/outdoor pool. Guests visit 2100 Bar & Bistro, a casual eatery, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 2100 Bar serves lunch and dinner, and the lobby's Trolley Cafe serves beverages and light snacks. TransportationSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (15 mi/24 km)Sound Transit Link Light Rail Westlake Center Station (0.7 mi/1.2 km)Seattle Greyhound station (1 mi/1.6 km)Seattle Amtrak King Street station (1.3 mi/2.1 km) AttractionsSeattle Aquarium (0.3 mi/0.5 km)Pike Place Market (0.6 mi/1 km)Space Needle (1 mi/1.6 km)Pioneer Square (1.2 mi/1.9 km) Business11,354 square feet of meeting space with 13 meeting roomsWired and wireless Internet access (fees apply)24-hour business centerBell Harbor Conference Center (0.1 mi/0.2 km)Washington State Convention Center (0.9 mi/1.5 km)

Centrally located contemporary lodgingRecently renovated, the Renaissance Seattle Hotel offers guests leisure and business amenities in the heart of Seattle's business district. The 558-room property is close to Century Link Field and Safeco Field and popular Seattle tourist attractions. Renaissance Seattle Hotel has three casual restaurants and a fitness center. The hotel enjoys AAA 4 diamond status. Highlights Close to Safeco and Century Link FieldPet-friendly (fees apply)Smoke-free hotelFitness Center RoomsThe Renaissance Seattle Hotel's 553 rooms and five suites feature sleek, simple contemporary design. Shades of russet and brown create a comforting atmosphere. Beds sport luxury bedding and pillow-top mattress. Rooms also offer 32-inch flat-screen TVs, coffee-makers and safes large enough to hold a laptop. All rooms at the Renaissance Hotel Seattle are smoke-free. FeaturesThe Renaissance Seattle offers the amenities of a large hotel and personal touches as well. The contemporary lobby showcases a stone gas fireplace and comfortable seating. Ample dining options include Maxwells, a casual breakfast, lunch and dinner spot. Lobby Court Coffee Bar & Lounge also serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. R View, a casual American eatery, serves dinner only. For restaurants and attractions outside the hotel, guests consult Renaissance's In-The-Know recommendations. TransportationSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (15 mi/24 km)King County International Airport (5 mi/8 km)Sound Transit Link Light Rail University Street station (0.5 mi/1.3 km)Seattle Amtrak station (1 mi/1.6 km) AttractionsPioneer Square (0.5 mi/0.8 km)Seattle Art Museum (0.6 mi/1 km)Pike Place Market (1 mi/1.6 km)Space Needle (1.5 mi/2.4 km) Business26,781 square feet of flexible meeting space28th floor meeting room with city viewsFull-service business centerWireless Internet in meeting rooms

Art-filled accommodations in downtown Seattle The Hotel Max combines art and stylish boutique comfort, all within walking distance of Seattle's most famous attractions. Almost 400 works by 39 Seattle artists and photographers decorate rooms and public spaces. The Hotel Max takes advantage of its art niche to occasionally offer packages and deals tied to exhibits at the nearby Seattle Art Museum. The Hotel Max's restaurant, Redfin, focuses on Japanese specialties and serves breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner. HighlightsArt work by local artists and photographers on display in the lobby, hallways and guest roomsAveda-brand bathroom amenities Close to well-known Seattle restaurants, including Wild Ginger Pet friendly (fees apply) RoomsNot surprisingly, each room at the Hotel Max sports an arty title. Solo art has a double bed and teak desk. Art of two beds rooms boast two double beds. Queen of art rooms sport a queen bed and artist king has king-size beds. Soothing tones of sage, charcoal gray and vegetal oranges decorate each room. All rooms have high thread-count linens and duvets, robes, coffee makers with Organa coffee and Steven Smith tea, Aveda bath amenities, a menu of pillow choices and a menu of spiritual inspiration suitable for almost any belief system.  FeaturesAn art-filled lobby, guest rooms and hallways underscore the Hotel Max's dedication to art and Seattle-area artists and photographers. If the point is to create a serene environment, the Hotel Max follows up admirably with rooms done in calming hues. In-room tea accompanies in-room coffee and a spiritual menu promises inspiration for almost any faith or belief system. A whimsical "you got it" button on the telephone links guests with hotel services. TransportationSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (15.7 mi/25.1 km)King County Airport (7.3 mi/11.7 km)Sound Transit Link Light Rail Westlake Mall station (0.1mi/0.2 km) AttractionsParamount Theater (0.5 mi/0.8 km)Seattle Art Museum (0.7 mi/1.1 km) Olympic Sculpture Park (1.2 mi/1.9 km)Experience Music Project (1.5 mi/2.4 km) BusinessConference room that accommodates 14 peopleWireless and hard-wire Internet service (fees apply)Audio/visual setups24/7 business center Policies and feesPet deposit is $40 (non-refundable).

Downtown boutique hotel with quirky style and amenitiesWith on-demand goldfish, animal-print bathrobes and striped wallpaper, the Hotel Monaco Seattle sports lots of personality. Behind the stripes and spots lies a high level of service and convenience. The hotel's downtown location and proximity to Seattle's light rail system give guests easy access to most of Seattle's hot spots. Welcoming touches include evening wine receptions and in-room spa services. The Hotel Monaco Seattle pampers children with welcome gifts, their own comment cards and child-size bathrobes. HighlightsHosted evening wine receptionIn-room spa servicesComplimentary pet goldfish upon request24-hour fitness room RoomsWhimsy and fancy enliven the 189 rooms and suites at the Hotel Monaco Seattle. Striped wallpaper and rococo headboards are a matter of course, as are animal-print bathrobes. More serviceable features include pillow-top beds and premium bath amenities, coffee-makers (upon request), mini-bars and flat-panel TVs. All rooms have wireless Internet access (fees apply). The Hotel Monaco Seattle is pet-friendly. For guests who desire a pet, staffers will deliver a goldfish in a bowl, to rooms. FeaturesSome of the Hotel Monaco Seattle's guest services are as quirky as the rooms' striped wallpaper. The hotel hosts a fortune teller every Wednesday and Saturday. Pets' meals are ordered from room service around the clock. The Hotel Monaco Seattle encourages guests to mingle via a complimentary coffee in the lobby every morning and a hosted wine reception each evening. The hotel takes the environment seriously, employing an extensive green program that includes in-room recycling and use of earth-friendly cleaning fluids. DiningThe Hotel Monaco Seattle is home to Sazerac, a stylish restaurant offering Pacific Northwest ingredients with a Southern accent. Signature dishes include an andouille-topped pizza. Sazerac serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, and a happy-hour menu Monday through Saturday. TransportationSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (14.6 mi/23.3 km)Downtown Airporter shuttle service (fees apply) (0.1 mi/0.1 km)Sound Transit Link Light Rail Westlake Center station (0.4 mi/0.6 km)Seattle Amtrak station (0.6 mi/1 km) AttractionsPike Place Market (0.6 mi/1 km)Pioneer Square (0.8 mi/1.3 km)International District/Chinatown (0.9 mi/1.4 km)Space Needle (1.2 mi/1.9 km) Business6,000 square feet of meeting space in nine roomsWireless Internet access (fees apply)24-hour business center with laptop stations and printerWashington State Convention Center (0.6 mi/1 km)