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located in the heart of Pike Place Market. It's a popular choice with younger trav-
elers and families. The budget-priced units with shared bathroom are all on the
third floor of the building, and though most of the eclectically furnished rooms
don't have windows, they do have skylights. However, most guests spend their time
in the comfortable lounging area, with huge windows overlooking Elliott Bay. If
you want to splurge, the two suites are quite large and have private bathrooms and
windows with water views. Be prepared to climb a lot of stairs.
1923 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98101. & 800/440-7125 or 206/441-7125. www.pensione-nichols.com.
12 units, 10 with shared bathroom. $110 double with shared bathroom; $195 suite with private bathroom.
2-night minimum on summer weekends. Rates include breakfast. AE, DISC, MC, V. Parking $10. Pets accepted.
In room:A/C, no phone.
Vance Hotel Built in the 1920s by lumber baron Joseph Vance, this
hotel has a very elegant little lobby with wood paneling, marble floors, Oriental
carpets, and ornate plasterwork moldings. Accommodations vary in size and
style, and some are absolutely tiny (bathrooms are also uniformly small); corner
rooms compensate with lots of windows and decent views. Furniture is in keep-
ing with the style of the lobby and for the most part is fairly upscale. If you're
here on business, this hotel offers a convenient location, with the convention
center only a couple of blocks away.
620 Stewart St., Seattle, WA 98101. & 877/956-8500 or 206/956-8500. Fax [phone]. www.vancehotel.
com. 165 units. $99-$149 double. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Parking $18. Amenities: Restaurant (nuevo Latino);
lounge; access to nearby health club; concierge; limited room service; dry cleaning. In room:A/C, TV, dataport,
coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
The Wall Street Inn Located in the heart of Belltown, upstairs from
El Gaucho (Seattle's most stylish steak house), this B&B was once a sailors'
union boardinghouse. Today, the rooms, though not fancy, are bright and mod-
ern, and a few still have kitchenettes. The inn has a comfortable living room
with leather couches and a fireplace, and a small deck with a barbecue. Cookies,
coffee, and tea are set out in the afternoon. Although Belltown is Seattle's most
self-consciously hip neighborhood, this is a traditionally styled, comfortable,
and conveniently located base from which to explore the city. Best of all, there
are loads of great restaurants within a few blocks.
2507 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98121. & 800/624-1117 or 206/448-0125. Fax [phone]. www.wallstreetinn.
com. 20 units. $119-$179 double. Rates include deluxe continental breakfast. Children under 18 stay free in par-
ent's room. AE, DISC, MC, V. Parking $6-$10. Amenities: Access to nearby health club; concierge; business cen-
ter; massage; coin-op laundry. In room:TV, dataport, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, ceiling fans.
INEXPENSIVE
Moore Hotel If you've ever traveled through Europe on a tight budget, you'll
know what to expect from this place. It's nothing fancy, and the rooms aren't in
the best shape. However, you won't find many acceptable downtown-area hotels
in this price range, so it's fine for young travelers who don't demand perfection
from a cheap hotel. You certainly can't beat the location. Trendy restaurants,
nightclubs, and Pike Place Market are all within a few blocks. The lobby, with
its marble, tiles, and decorative moldings, is in much better shape than the
rooms. There's a hip restaurant/lounge on the premises. Ask for a room with a
view of the sound.
1926 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98101. & 800/421-5508 or 206/448-4851. Fax [phone]. www.moore
hotel.com. 140 units, 45 with shared bathroom. $45 double with shared bathroom; $59-$74 double with pri-
vate bathroom. MC, V. Parking $12. Amenities: Restaurant (American); lounge. In room:TV.

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