| 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 eight blocks and turn right onto Sixth Ave N. Proceed one block to the hotel at the corner of Sixth Ave N and John St. Getting there: The most affordable way to reach the hotel is by Gray Line's Airport Express, which provides regular bus service between the airport and several downtown hotels; the cost is $5–15. The fastest way is by taxi or Town Car, for the cost of $26–35. Rental cars are also available online. All fees subject to change without notice. Getting around: All the attractions of Seattle Center are within walking distance. From Seattle Center, visitors can take the monorail—an elevated train—into the heart of downtown for less than $5. Fee subject to change without notice. Taxis, best reached 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 three 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. |