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room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $26. Pets accepted. Amenities: Restaurant (New American); 2 lounges;
exercise room and access to nearby health club; Aveda day spa; steam room; concierge; 24-hr. room service;
massage; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning. In room:A/C, TV, fax, dataport, minibar, hair dryer, iron.
Four Seasons Olympic Hotel If nothing but classically elegant sur-
roundings will do, then head straight for the Four Seasons Olympic Hotel, an
Italian Renaissance palace. Without a doubt, this hotel has the grandest lobby in
Seattle. Gilt-and-crystal chandeliers hang from the arched ceiling, and ornate
moldings grace the glowing hand-burnished oak walls and pillars. Although
many of the guest rooms tend to be rather small (with either two twin beds or
one king), all are very elegant. If you crave extra space, opt for one of the suites
(however, be aware that the executive suites aren't much bigger than the hotel's
deluxe rooms). For plush surroundings, excellent service, and great amenities,
this hotel can't be beat. The Georgian is the most elegant restaurant in Seattle.
411 University St., Seattle, WA 98101. & 800/223-8772, 800/821-8106 (in Washington state), 800/268-6282
(in Canada), or 206/621-1700. Fax [phone]. www.fourseasons.com/seattle. 450 units. $325-$395 dou-
ble; $415-$3,365 suite. Children 18 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking
$28. Pets accepted. Amenities: 2 restaurants (Continental/Northwest, seafood); 2 lounges; health club with
indoor pool, exercise machines, Jacuzzi, and saunas; spa; children's programs; concierge; downtown courtesy
car; business center; shopping arcade; 24-hr. room service; massage; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning;
executive-level rooms. In room:A/C, TV, dataport, minibar, hair dryer, safe, free local calls.
Grand Hyatt Seattle Luxury and technology merge at this down-
town hotel, which is the most up-to-the-minute, business-savvy hotel in Seattle.
A Willem de Kooning sculpture outside the hotel's front door and a spacious
lobby full of regionally inspired glass art set the tone the moment you arrive.
However, unless you spring for something pricier than the basic “deluxe guest
room,” you're going to be a bit cramped; the least expensive rooms here are def-
initely designed for solo travelers. The health club is well outfitted, but there's
no swimming pool, which means that families might want to opt for the Four
Seasons instead.
721 Pine St., Seattle, WA 98101. & 800/233-1234 or 206/774-1234. Fax [phone]. www.grandseattle.
hyatt.com. 425 units. $179-$340 double; $1,250-$3,000 suite. Children 18 and under stay free in parent's
room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $28; self-parking $22. Amenities: Restaurant (New American);
lounge; health club with Jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room; concierge; 24-hr. room service; massage; laundry
service; dry cleaning. In room:A/C, TV, dataport, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe.
Hotel Monaco Housed in a building that was once a telephone-company
switching center, the Monaco is one of downtown Seattle's hippest business hotels,
attracting a young and affluent clientele. If you appreciate cutting-edge style, you'll
go for the eclectic over-the-top retro-contemporary design here. In the guest
rooms, you'll find wild color schemes, with bold striped wallpaper, stereos with
CD players, and leopard-print terry-cloth robes. For a view of Mount Rainier, ask
for room no. 1019, 1119, or 1219. Missing your pet at home? Call the front desk,
and a staff member will send up a pet goldfish for the night. Sazerac, the hotel's
restaurant, is as boldly designed as the rest of the hotel.
1101 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101. & 800/945-2240 or 206/621-1770. Fax [phone]. www.monaco-
seattle.com. 189 units. $299 double; $339-$928 suite. Rates include evening wine tasting. Children under 18
stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $26. Pets accepted. Amenities: Restaurant
(New American); lounge; exercise room and access to nearby health club; concierge; business center; 24-hr.
room service; massage; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning. In room: A/C, TV, dataport, minibar,
coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
Hotel Vintage Park Small, classically elegant, and exceedingly roman-
tic, the Vintage Park is a must for both lovers and wine lovers. The guest rooms