Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 16 miles.

Driving directions from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport: Follow the signs to the freeways, and then to I-405 N via Hwy 518 E. Travel north on I-405 for 12.6 miles into Bellevue. Take exit 12 for SE Eighth St and turn left onto SE Eighth St. Turn right onto 114th Ave SE and take the first left onto SE Sixth St. The hotel is the second building complex on the right. There is self-parking in the lot, or valet parking at the entrance to the hotel.

Getting there: There are a variety of convenient ways to reach the airport. Taxis, Town Car service, and limo service are all available for more than $36. Shuttles are more affordable at $16–25, and rental cars are another convenient option; rental cars are available online.

Getting around: While most guests opt for rental cars, available online, other transportation choices do exist. Upon availability, the hotel provides 24-hour complimentary Town Car service to destinations within a five-minute drive, including downtown Bellevue. The hotel can also arrange for Town Car or limo service beyond this range; fees vary by destination. In addition, taxi service is quite good, with cabs usually available within five to ten minutes of placing a call.

Cosmos Lounge - Adjacent to Polaris, this large lounge serves meals and features live jazz in the atrium every other Friday night.

Sport Café - Located in the athletic club, overlooking the indoor pools, the Sport Café serves snacks and light lunches and dinners. Closed for renovations until June 2003.

Luna Café - This Seattle-style coffee bar also serves pastries, salads, and sandwiches.

Amenity highlights: Guests have full access to the 150,000-square-foot private athletic club, with its indoor and outdoor pools, full gym and running track, numerous fitness and workout studios, outdoor tennis courts, full-service spa, and indoor racquetball, squash, and tennis courts. There's even a child-care center.

Insider tip: The hotel is just 1 mile from the fancy Bellevue Art Museum (BAM). Designed by noted architect Steven Holl, the museum features a wide variety of contemporary art exhibitions.

Valet parking:
$5-15 per 24-hour period. Parking garage with in/out privileges.
Self parking:
$xx per 24-hour period. Parking garage with in/out privileges.
Fees do not include tax and are subject to change without prior notification.