Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 15 miles.

Driving directions from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport: Follow the signs to I-5 N. From I-5 N, exit to the left at Mercer St (exit 167). Turn left onto Fairview Ave N. Turn right onto Denny Wy. Continue about seven blocks and turn right onto Aurora Ave N. Proceed about one block to the hotel on the right.

Getting there: Gray Line Airport Express offers coach service for $5–15, while other shuttle services cost $16–25. Taxis charge $26–35. Town Car service can be less expensive than cabs at a flat rate of $30 through the hotel's preferred company. Rental cars are another option and are available online. All fees subject to change without notice.

For those traveling lightly, the most affordable option is public transportation, costing less than $5. Fee subject to change without notice. Riders begin with route MT 194 from Bay 1 outside baggage claim; it leaves every 30 minutes, and the ride lasts a half-hour. They get a transfer slip on the bus and get off at Third Ave and Madison St. There they catch route MT 358 (heading toward Aurora Village), which leaves every 15–20 minutes. After a 10-minute ride, they get off at Dexter Ave N and Denny Wy. It's just a two-block walk to the hotel from there.

Getting around: All the attractions of Seattle Center are within walking distance. From Seattle Center, visitors can take the Monorail into the heart of downtown for less than $5. Fee subject to change without notice. Taxis—best arranged by phone—are also convenient for short distances. Travelers interested in public transportation enjoy a large "ride free zone" spanning practically all of downtown; the zone begins about two blocks southwest of the hotel. Although rush hour traffic is heavy, it is also possible to drive downtown; garages are generally easier to find than on-street parking. Rental cars are definitely the best bet for travel beyond the immediate area.

Insider tip: For $5–15, an independent shuttle service provides round-trip transportation from the hotel to baseball and football games. This is an excellent option, as game-day traffic is always heavy and parking is expensive. The hotel can provide additional details.

Nearby restaurants:
Emerald Grill Pan-Asian - next door
Sky City at the Space Needle - 4 blocks
Perche-No (Italian) - 6 blocks