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750 16th Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98112. & 206/328-8682. Fax [phone]. www.salisburyhouse.com. 5 units.
$95-$159 double. Rates include full breakfast. AE, MC, V. Children over 12 welcome. In room: Dataport,
coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, free local calls.
NORTH SEATTLE (THE UNIVERSITY DISTRICT)
Located 10 to 15 minutes north of downtown Seattle, the University District
(more commonly known as the “U” District) appeals primarily to younger trav-
elers, but it does offer less expensive accommodations than downtown and is still
fairly convenient to Seattle's major attractions. Also nearby are the Burke
Museum, Henry Art Gallery, Museum of History and Industry, Woodland Park
Zoo, and, of course, the University of Washington. As you would expect in a
university neighborhood, there are lots of cheap restaurants, making this an all-
round good choice for anyone on a budget.
MODERATE
Best Western University Tower Hotel Despite the location away
from downtown, this is one of Seattle's handful of hip hotels, and the modern Art
Deco decor will surround you in retro style. Best of all, it's considerably cheaper
than comparable downtown hotels, and if you need to be near the university, this
is definitely the top choice in the neighborhood. You'll even get views of down-
town Seattle, distant mountains, and various lakes and waterways. Every room
here is a large corner unit, which means plenty of space to spread out and plenty
of views from the higher floors. Small bathrooms are the biggest drawback.
4507 Brooklyn Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105. & 800/899-0251 or 206/634-2000. Fax [phone]. www.
universitytowerhotel.com. 155 units. June-Sept $129-$169 double; Oct-May $109-$139 double. Rates
include continental breakfast. Children under 18 stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Free park-
ing. Amenities: Restaurant (espresso bar); exercise room and access to nearby health club. In room:A/C, TV,
dataport, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
NEAR SEA-TAC AIRPORT
The airport is 20 to 30 minutes south of downtown Seattle, and other than con-
venience, there's nothing to recommend this area as a place to stay.
EXPENSIVE
Seattle Marriott Sea-Tac Airport With a steamy atrium garden
in which you'll find plenty of tropical plants, a swimming pool, and two
whirlpool tubs, this resort-like hotel is an excellent choice if you're visiting dur-
ing the rainy season. There are even waterfalls and totem poles for that North-
west outdoorsy feeling; and best of all, it's always sunny and warm in here
(which is more than you can say for the real Northwest outdoors). In the lobby,
big saltwater aquariums further perpetuate the tropical feel and help you forget
that this is really an airport hotel. With its stone pillars, rough-hewn beams, and
deer-antler chandeliers, the hotel's restaurant conjures up a lodge feel. Guest
rooms are comfortable though not memorable. Ask for one of the rooms with a
view of Mount Rainier.
3201 S. 176th St., Seattle, WA 98188. & 800/314-0925 or 206/241-2000. Fax [phone]. www.marriott.
com. 459 units. $134-$149 double ($84-$109 on weekends); $225-$450 suite. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Parking
$12. Pets accepted. Amenities: Restaurant (American); lounge; indoor atrium pool; exercise room; Jacuzzi;
sauna; concierge; car-rental desk; airport shuttle; business center; limited room service; massage; laundry
service; dry cleaning; concierge-level rooms. In room:A/C, TV, dataport, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
MODERATE
Red Lion Seattle Airport Located almost directly across from the air-
port's main entrance, this hotel provides comfortable accommodations designed
for business travelers. Guest rooms are generally quite large (if you need space,

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