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are named for Washington wineries and are perfect for romantic getaways, and
each evening in the lobby, there is a complimentary wine tasting. Even the mini-
bars are stocked with Washington wines. Rooms vary quite a bit here, but when
you see the plush draperies framing the beds and the neo-Victorian furnishings
in the deluxe rooms, you'll likely want to spend your days luxuriating amid the
sumptuous surroundings. Deluxe rooms have the best views (including views of
Mount Rainier), and although the bathrooms are small, they do have attractive
granite counters. Standard rooms, though smaller and less luxuriously
appointed, are still very comfortable, and surprisingly, the bathrooms are larger
than those in the deluxe rooms.
1100 Fifth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101. & 800/624-4433 or 206/624-8000. Fax [phone]. www.hotelvintage
park.com. 126 units. $279-$309 double; $495 suite. Children under 18 stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC,
MC, V. Valet parking $26. Pets accepted. Amenities: Restaurant (Italian); lounge; access to nearby health club;
concierge; 24-hr. room service; massage; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning. In room:A/C, TV, fax, data-
port, minibar, hair dryer, iron.
Sorrento Hotel With its wrought-iron gates, palm trees in the
entrance courtyard, and plush seating in the octagonal lobby, the Sorrento,
which first opened its doors in 1909, has a classic elegance and old-world atmos-
phere. The guest rooms here, no two of which are alike, are among the finest in
the city, and most are set up for business travelers. The hotel boasts command-
ing views of downtown Seattle from its setting high on First Hill, yet downtown
is only a few (steep) blocks away. Ask for a room on the west side of the hotel;
you'll have a view of the city and Puget Sound. The hotel's dining room is a dark,
clubby place, and in the lounge, you can get light meals and afternoon tea.
900 Madison St., Seattle, WA 99104-1297. & 800/426-1265 or 206/622-6400. Fax [phone]. www.hotel
sorrento.com. 76 units. $270-$295 double; $340-$2,500 suite. Children under 18 stay free in parent's room. AE,
DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $24. Pets accepted ($50). Amenities: Restaurant (Northwest/Mediterranean);
lounge; exercise room and access to nearby health club; concierge; complimentary downtown shuttle; business
center; salon; 24-hr. room service; massage; laundry service; dry cleaning. In room:A/C, TV, fax, dataport, mini-
bar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
W Seattle The W hotel chain has won plenty of national attention and
devoted fans for its oh-so-hip accommodations, and here in the land of espresso
and high tech, the W is a natural. The lobby has the look and feel of a stage set,
with dramatic lighting and sleek furniture, and in the evenings it's transformed
into a trendy lounge scene. Not only are the rooms beautifully designed and
filled with plush amenities, but they also tend to be larger than those at other W
hotels. If you can spring for an additional $40 or $50 per night, the -09 or -02
“Cool Corner” rooms are worth requesting. Guest rooms are full of great perks
such as Aveda bath products, goose-down comforters, and CD players (there's a
CD library from which you can borrow disks).
1112 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101. & 877/W-HOTELS or 206/264-6000. Fax [phone]. www.whotels.
com/seattle. 426 units. $199-$409 double; from $750 suite. Children under 18 stay free in parent's room. AE,
DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $25. Pets accepted. Amenities: Restaurant (Contemporary American); lounge;
exercise room and access to nearby health club; concierge; business center; 24-hr. room service; in-room mas-
sage; laundry service; dry cleaning. In room:A/C, TV, dataport, minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe.
EXPENSIVE
Inn at Harbor Steps Situated on the lower floors of a modern apartment
building across the street from the Seattle Art Museum, this inn offers an excel-
lent location that's convenient to all of downtown Seattle's major attractions. The
guest rooms, which overlook a courtyard garden, are so spacious that they feel like
apartments, and styling leans decidedly toward the Martha Stewart aesthetic.