Westlake Center (shops, dining) - 3 blocks Pike Place Market - 7 blocks Space Needle/Seattle Center - 7 blocks Seattle Waterfront - 8 blocks Seattle Aquarium - 8 blocks Ferry terminal - 10 blocks Washington State Convention and Trade Center - 0.5 miles Historic Pioneer Square and Underground Tour - 1 mile Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): Approximate driving time is 23 minutes and distance is 15 miles. Driving directions from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: Follow the signs for I-5 N. Exit to the left onto Seneca St (exit #165). Turn right onto Fourth Ave and continue about one-half mile. Turn right onto Blanchard St and proceed to Seventh Ave. Getting there: Gray Line Airport Express offers coach service for $5–15, while other shuttle services cost $16–25. Taxi service and Town Car service both cost $26–35. Rental cars are convenient and are available online. All fees subject to change without notice. Getting around: The hotel is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and attractions. Taxis—best arranged by phone—are convenient for short distances. Also, there is no charge for bus travel within most of downtown, beginning one block west of the hotel. Although rush hour traffic is heavy, it is also possible to drive downtown; parking garages are generally easier to find than on-street parking. Rental cars are definitely the best bet for travel beyond the immediate area. |