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 to all freeways and then to I-5 N. Head north on I-5 for about 12 miles. Exit to the left at Mercer St (exit 167). Stay in the far right lane, turning right onto Fairview Ave N. Bear right again to stay on Fairview Ave N. Continue about 0.3 miles to the hotel on the right.

Getting there: Gray Line's Airport Express bus is an affordable option at $5–15. Shuttles charge $16–25, while taxi service and Town Car service both cost $26–35. Rental cars are a popular choice and are available online. All fees subject to change without notice.

Getting around: The hotel is within easy walking distance of the many restaurants that line the shore of Lake Union. Guests also appreciate the hotel's complimentary shuttle service, which provides transportation to and from several locations downtown. Metro bus service downtown is free, including fast subway-like service through a bus tunnel spanning 23 blocks. Taxi service is also available and is a good option for short trips. Many guests favor the convenience of rental cars, however; they are available online. While rush-hour traffic is always heavy and parking downtown can be expensive, cars are especially handy for reaching outlying areas.

Nearby restaurants:
Chandler's
Daniel's Broiler
I Love Sushi

Amenity highlights: Some guests may stay here on business, but the Silver Cloud Inn also puts relaxation on the agenda with a 24-hour fitness center and large indoor pool with spa just off the lobby. When the weather warms up (about May), the hotel opens the heated outdoor pool (with its own spa) on the third floor.

Insider tip: The hotel is just across the street from Lake Union, which is ringed with at least two dozen restaurants, many with waterside and patio seating. Float planes land and take off from the lake, which is also the home of the Wooden Boat Center, a boat museum that rents vintage rowboats and sailboats.