Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA): Approximate driving time is 2 minutes and distance is 0.25 miles.

Driving directions from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport: Exiting the airport garage, stay to the right and follow the sign for the International Blvd/S 170th St exit. Exit and bear right onto S 170th St. At the first light, turn right onto International Blvd/Hwy 99 S/Pacific Hwy S. The hotel is immediately on the right-hand side.

Getting there: The hotel offers complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle service; guests go to the third floor of the parking garage and call from a ground transportation courtesy phone at Island 1B or 3. Taxi service is another option for $5–15. Fee subject to change without notice. Rental cars are also convenient and are available online.

Getting around: An independent service provides complimentary transportation to and from nearby Southcenter Mall. Taxis are another way to get around; they are best reached by phone and generally arrive within 10 to 20 minutes. The hotel can also arrange for Town Car service, which is sometimes less expensive than a taxi. Other guests opt for rental cars, the best way to explore Seattle's outlying areas; rental cars are available online.

For those who want to visit downtown Seattle without dealing with the traffic and expensive parking, there are several options. For less than $5, public transportation is one choice, with route 174 stopping right outside the hotel. Alternatively, guests can take the hotel shuttle to the airport and catch an express bus downtown, route 194, also less than $5. Another great option is to take a Seattle Express van. For the flat fee of $7 one-way or $12 round-trip, guests are transported from the hotel to Pike Place Market. The trip comes complete with narration about the city's attractions, preparing visitors for a day of exploration. All fees subject to change without notice.

Amenity highlights: Road warriors appreciate the complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access throughout the hotel, and free shuttle service to and from the airport and nearby Southcenter Mall.

Insider tip: The city bus stops right outside the hotel door (the concierge can provide the schedule), making it easy and inexpensive to get to downtown Seattle and nearby attractions such as the Museum of Flight.