Meydenbauer Convention Center - 3 blocks Bellevue Art Museum - 0.75 miles Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art - 1 mile Bellevue Galleria (shopping mall) - 1 mile Bellevue Square (shopping mall) - 1 mile University of Washington - 6 miles Downtown Seattle - 7 miles Pike Place Market (open-air farmers’ market) - 7 miles Space Needle (at Seattle Center) - 7 miles Experience Music Project (Frank Gehry–designed music museum) - 7 miles Snoqualmie Falls - 17 miles Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 17 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 about 12 miles into Bellevue. Take exit 12 for SE Eighth St and turn left onto SE Eighth St. At the second light, turn right onto 114th Ave SE. Continue 0.25 miles to the hotel on the left. Getting there: Rental cars are always a convenient option, and they are available online. Taxi service and Town Car service are available for more than $36. Shuttle service is also available for $16–25. For less than $5, travelers can reach the hotel via public transportation (Sound Transit) in about 45 minutes; route ST 560 leaves from Bay 1 outside baggage claim every 30–60 minutes, seven days a week. Riders get off at 112th Ave NE and Main St, adjacent to the hotel. All fees subject to change without notice. Getting around: While many guests opt for car rental (available online), there are other ways to navigate the Bellevue area. On weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., the hotel offers complimentary transportation within a three-mile radius, connecting guests to Bellevue's offices, shops, restaurants, parks, and other attractions. Taxis, best reached by phone, are another option and generally arrive within five to 15 minutes. Public transportation is also available for less than $5, with a bus stop right outside the hotel. Fee subject to change without notice. Those who decide to stick to their cars should avoid freeway rush-hour traffic if at all possible, especially on the I-90 and Hwy 520 bridges across Lake Washington between Bellevue and Seattle. |