Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
available in the lobby for guests to use free of charge. Free city bikes are increasingly
available in environmentally conscious hotels. Pineapple Hospitality's four establish-
ments (Five, Maxwell, University Inn and Watertown) all loan out sturdy two-wheeled
machines for short journeys. The same quartet also puts out plates of cupcakes and urns
of coffee in its lobbies around 5pm daily.
Gyms are available in larger hotels such as the swish Fairmont Olympic Hotel, which
has a health club staffed with personal trainers. More common are small cardio rooms
and diminutive indoor pools. Last, and most important, you'll find few hotels in Seattle
that won't lend you that most useful of Pacific Northwest props - an umbrella.
NEED TO KNOW
Price Ranges
Prices indicated are for a standard double room in high season.
$
less than $100
$$
$101-200
$$$
over $200
Check-In & Check-Out
Check-out times vary but are usually 11am or noon, and check-in usually starts
between 2pm and 4pm. Most places are flexible if notified ahead of time; defin-
itely call ahead if you're going to arrive late.
Reservations
Booking ahead is wise at any time of year but essential during summer (June to
August) and around the more popular festival times, especially Bumbershoot
(Labor Day weekend).
Tipping
It's standard practice to tip your housekeeper by leaving a dollar or two in your
room every morning.
Breakfast
Breakfast is not included in the quoted prices, unless specified.
