Washington State Convention & Trade Center - next door Paramount Theater - 1 block Shopping - 3 blocks Capitol Hill neighborhood - 5 blocks Pike Place Market - 8 blocks Waterfront - 9 blocks Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 17 miles. Driving directions from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport: Follow the signs to all freeways. Then take I-5 N for about 11 miles. Exit to the left at Seneca St (exit 165). Turn right at the light onto Sixth Ave. Travel three blocks to Pike St and turn right. Proceed to the hotel on the right, just past the convention center. Getting there: For less than $5, travelers can reach the hotel via Metro bus in about 30 minutes; route 194 leaves from Bay 1 outside baggage claim every 15-30 minutes, seven days a week. Riders get off at Convention Place Station and walk two blocks to the hotel. Shuttles are also available for $16–25, while taxis cost more than $36. Town Car service is available through the hotel's preferred company for the flat rate of $35 from the airport ($30 back to the airport). Rental cars are available online. All fees subject to change without notice. Getting around: A number of restaurants and shops are located within walking distance. In addition, the hotel provides complimentary transportation within the downtown area. Guests can also take advantage of Seattle's "ride free zone," which provides free Metro bus service throughout downtown, including fast subway-like service through a mile-long bus tunnel. It's just two blocks to the bus tunnel's Convention Place Station. From the station, riders are quickly transported to Westlake Center, the heart of the business district, historic Pioneer Square, and the International District. From Westlake Center, guests can also take the monorail—an elevated train—to Seattle Center for less than $5. Fee subject to change without notice. Other transportation options include taxis, best reached by phone, and rental cars, which aren't necessary downtown, but are the best bet for travel outside the city. Rental cars are available online. |