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Summerfield Suites by Wyndham Located just a block uphill
from the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, this hotel caters pri-
marily to business travelers who need a bit of extra room for getting work done
while in town. The hotel is about equidistant between the waterfront and the
hip Capitol Hill shopping and nightlife district, which also makes it a good
choice if you're just here for fun. The suites are well laid out and have full
kitchens, so you can save on restaurant bills. Many rooms have good views that
take in the Space Needle, but be aware that many rooms also get traffic noise.
The pool, though tiny, is on a pleasant terrace in an attractively landscaped
courtyard area.
1011 Pike St., Seattle, WA 98101. & 800/833-4353 or 206/682-8282. Fax [phone]. www.wyndham.
com. 193 units. $99-$269 double. Rates include continental breakfast. Children 18 and under stay free in par-
ent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $24. Amenities: Small outdoor pool; exercise room; Jacuzzi;
concierge; downtown courtesy shuttle; coin-op laundry; dry cleaning. In room:A/C, TV, dataport, coffeemaker,
hair dryer, iron.
THE WATERFRONT
The waterfront is Seattle's most touristy neighborhood, yet it also has the city's
finest views and is home to several worthwhile attractions and activities.
Although there are only two hotels here, it should be the top choice of anyone
wanting to spend a Seattle vacation in the thick of things.
EXPENSIVE
The Edgewater Located on a pier at the north end of the water-
front, The Edgewater is Seattle's only hotel situated directly on the bay and is
designed to resemble a deluxe fishing lodge. The views out the windows are
among the best in the city, and sunsets are memorable. On a clear day you can
see the Olympic Mountains across Puget Sound. Pull up a seat between the
lobby's river-stone fireplace and the wall of glass that looks out on Elliott Bay,
and you'll see why this is one of our favorite Seattle hotels. The mountain-lodge
theme continues in the rooms, which feature rustic fireplaces and lodgepole-
pine furniture. The least expensive rooms here overlook the city (and the park-
ing lot), so it's worth it to spring for a water view. The rooms with balconies are
a bit smaller than other rooms but are our top choice.
Pier 67, 2411 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121. & 800/624-0670 or 206/728-7000. Fax [phone].
www.edgewaterhotel.com. 234 units. $159-$399 double; $550-$2,500 suite. Children under 18 stay free in par-
ent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $20. Pets accepted. Amenities: Restaurant (Pacific Rim/interna-
tional); lounge; exercise room and access to nearby health club; courtesy bikes; concierge; business center;
limited room service; laundry service; dry cleaning. In room:A/C, TV, dataport, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
Seattle Marriott Waterfront Located across Alaskan Way from Elliott
Bay, this is Seattle's newest luxury hotel, and although it does not have the
superb views of the nearby Edgewater, it's your only other option if you want to
stay on the waterfront. The hotel seems to do a brisk business putting up peo-
ple about to head out on a cruise (some cruise ships dock right across the street).
The best views here are from the large junior suites at the northwest corner of
the hotel. Many standard rooms have only limited views because of the way the
hotel is designed. However, at least the standard rooms have little balconies
where you can stand and breathe in the salt air.
2100 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121. & 800/228-9290 or 206/443-5000. Fax [phone]. www.marriott.
com. 358 units. $159-$251 double. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $25. Amenities: 2 restaurants (seafood,
American); 2 lounges; indoor/outdoor pool; exercise room; Jacuzzi; concierge; business center; 24-hr. room serv-
ice; coin-op laundry; laundry service; dry cleaning. In room: A/C, TV, dataport, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe.

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