Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 16 miles.

Driving directions from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport: Follow the signs for I-5 N. Exit to the left at Mercer St/Seattle Center (exit #167). Stay in the middle lane on the ramp and follow the signs to Seattle Center. Immediately after the underpass, turn right onto Harrison St. Turn right onto Fifth Ave N. Proceed to the hotel at the corner of Fifth Ave N and Roy St.

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: All of Seattle Center's attractions are within walking distance of the hotel. Visitors can also enjoy the sights, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment offered in the heart of downtown by hopping on the monorail, an elevated train. For less than $5, riders travel from Seattle Center to Westlake Center, an upscale shopping mall in the center of the city. Fee subject to change without notice. For other travel downtown, taxis—best reached by phone—are handy. While rush-hour traffic is heavy and street parking can be scarce, a number of parking garages are available for those who prefer to navigate the city by car. Rental cars are particularly useful for travel beyond the immediate area, and they are available online.

The Queen Anne neighborhood abounds in restaurants to suit just about every budget and taste. And just 1.5 miles from the hotel, the Pike Place Market offers everything from piroshki to pasta and crumpets to crepes.

Nearby restaurants:
Figaro Bistro
Dick’s (burgers)
Uptown Espresso
Chutney’s
Blue Water Taco Grill