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Alexis Hotel
1007 1st Avenue, Seattle 98104 206-624-4844 or 800-426-7033
The European-style Alexis occupies two restored buildings near the waterfront. Subdued colors, imported Italian and French
fabrics, and fine antiques fill the exquisite rooms, and suites might have marble fixtures, a whirlpool tub, or a wood-burning
fireplace. Amenities include in-room cordless phones, shoe shines, the morning newspaper, and access to workout
facilities. Downstairs, the Library bistro is one of the city's favorite lunchtime hideaways, and the Aveda spa brings in crowds
daily. Come evening, you can kick back at the Bookstore bar with 64 malt scotches, or enjoy a free nightly wine reception. 43
rooms, 48 suites. In-room: refrigerator, dial-up, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, gym, spa, concierge, laundry
service, parking (fee), no-smoking rooms, minibar. www.alexishotel.com
Bellevue Club Hotel
11200 SE 6th Street, Bellevue 98004 425-454-4424 or 800-579-1110
Stunning architecture, well-trimmed grounds, and state-of-the-art sports center create a blend of unbeatable benefits at this
boutique accommodation. Inside, warm earth tones and clever lighting create the illusion of sunlight even when the rainy
Northwest weather arrives, and original oil paintings by local artist Mark Rediske brighten the rooms. Guest quarters have
plush armchairs, cherry furnishings, and Turkish area rugs; bathrooms have limestone tiles and deep-soak tubs. Premium
rooms have a fireplace and balcony; first-floor Club rooms have 20-ft ceilings, a CD player, and a pretty terra-cotta patio set
amid landscaped gardens. The best perk, however, is access to the adjacent athletic club, with its myriad ultra-modern
sports facilities. 64 rooms, 3 suites. In-room: safe, refrigerator, dial-up, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: 3 restaurants, room service, bar,
tennis courts, pools, gym, spa, concierge, laundry service, parking, minibar. www.bellevueclubhotel.com
Edgewater
Pier 67, 2411 Alaskan Way, Seattle 98121 206-728-7000 or 800-624-0670
Raised high on stilts above Elliott Bay -- with the waves lapping right underneath it -- Seattle's only hotel on the water affords
spectacular west-facing views of ferries and sailboats, seals and sea birds, and the distant Olympic Mountains. Rustic,
Northwest-style rooms are done up in plaids and peeled-log furnishings, each one with cozy touches like terrycloth robes
and a gas fireplace. Some suites have full views, overstuffed chairs, and spa tubs; or just go all-out for the enormous,
party-style Beatles Suite (room 272), where the famous Brits stayed in 1964. The elegant Six Seven restaurant, its timber
and river-stone setting adorned with crystal chandeliers, is set to an indoor-outdoor bay vista. 237 rooms, suites. In-room:
dial-up, Wi-Fi (some). In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, gym, bicycles, concierge, laundry service, parking, no-smoking
rooms, minibar. www.edgewaterhotel.com
Elliott Grand Hyatt
721 Pine St., Seattle 98101 206-774-1234
Adjacent to the Washington State Convention Center, this glitzy hotel appeals to business and high-tech travelers. Rooms,
set upward from the 10th floor, have cushy furnishings and vistas of Elliott Bay, Lake Union, and the Cascades. Three types
of large suites have separate sitting rooms, and Executive quarters have a refrigerator and wet bar. All bathrooms have
Carrara marble floors, Vesuvio granite counters, and oversize soaking tubs. The famous Ruth Chris' Steakhouse and
Cheesecake Factory restaurants are downstairs. 317 rooms, 108 suites. In-room: refrigerator (some), dial-up, Wi-Fi.
In-hotel: 2 restaurants, room service, bar, gym, concierge, laundry service, parking. www.grandseattle.hyatt.com
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
411 University St., Seattle 98101 206-621-1700 or 800-223-8772
For incomparable elegance and service, this 1920s Renaissance Revival-style property is the grande dame of Seattle
hotels. Marble, wood paneling, thick rugs, and plush armchairs adorn the public spaces; graceful staircases lead to
ballrooms. The Georgian (the hotel's premier dining room) and a gilded balcony overlook the lobby. Sizable guest rooms
are done in soothing yellows, blues, and greens; each is furnished with a sofa and a desk. Amenities include chocolates on
your pillow, complimentary shoe shines, and the morning newspaper. 273 rooms, 177 suites. In-room: safe, refrigerator,
ethernet, dial-up. In-hotel: 3 restaurants, room service, bar, pool, gym, concierge, children's programs (ages 0-17), laundry
service, parking (fee), minibar.
www.fairmont.com/seattle
Hotel 1000
1000 First Avenue, Seattle 98104 206-957-1000 or 877-315-1088
Technology and luxury come together at the Hotel 1000, located in the heart of what is arguably America's most high-tech
city. Crafty touches like in-room body-temperature sensors that prevent unannounced visits from housekeeping, and
customizable displays of electronic art complement indulgences like soaker bathtubs and body-coddling Thai linens.
Reliable Wi-Fi, iPod docking stations and hands-free VOIP phones are a plus for the business traveler, and the in-house
BOKA restaurant satisfies with bold inventive cuisine. www.hotel1000seattle.com
Hotel Monaco
1101 4th Avenue, Seattle 98101 206-621-1770 or 800-945-2240
Goldfish in your room are among the fun touches at this luxury hotel, where the soaring lobby ceiling is decorated with
hand-painted nautical murals inspired by the fresco at the Palace of Knossos in Crete. Bold, bright colors grace the
spacious guest rooms, where amenities include CD players, Aveda bath products, and Starbucks coffee. Although there's
no pool or gym on site, guests can purchase discounted passes to the nearby All Star Fitness athletic club. There's a spiffy
wine reception from 5 to 6 nightly, and pets receive extra-special care. 144 rooms, 45 suites. In-room: ethernet, dial-up.
In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, gym, concierge, laundry service, airport shuttle, parking (fee), no-smoking rooms,
some pets allowed.
www.monaco-seattle.com
Inn at the Market
86 Pine Street, Seattle 98101 206-443-3600 or 800-446-4484
This sophisticated yet unpretentious property up the street from Pike Place Market oozes personality. The good-size rooms
have comfortable modern furniture and small touches such as fresh flowers and ceramic sculptures. Ask for a room with
views of the Market and Elliott Bay. Coffee and the morning newspaper are complimentary. Comfortably furnished with
Adirondack chairs, the fifth-floor deck overlooks the water and the Market. Restaurants include Campagne and the less
formal yet equally romantic café Bacco, which serves tasty variations on breakfast classics. For a fee you have access to a
health club and spa down the street. 60 rooms, 10 suites. In-room: refrigerator, dial-up. In-hotel: 3 restaurants, room
service, concierge, laundry service, parking (fee), no-smoking rooms. www.innatthemarket.com
Pan Pacific Hotel
2125 Terry Avenue, Seattle 98121 206-264-8111
The new Pan Pacific Seattle hotel is located minutes from downtown and many area attractions. Presiding over Westlake
Avenue in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood, it is just steps away from Nordstrom's flagship store. Pan Pacific
Seattle offers a prime location in downtown's cultural epicenter. Part of the exclusive 2200 Development, this Seattle hotel
features two restaurants, a sumptuous spa, and 160 superbly appointed guest rooms and suites. www.panpacific.com
Seattle Sheraton Hotel and Towers
1400 6th Avenue, Seattle 98101 206-621-9000 or 800-325-3535
The city's largest hotel is a dual-tower, 25-story behemoth that melds gilded and glamorous touches of first-class
accommodations with a sleek, tech-savvy ambience. Set in the heart of downtown, the building is fronted by an ever-bustling
lobby adorned with colorful Chihuly glass sculptures. From here, myriad corridors and elevators lead to restaurants and
shops, nearly 50 meeting rooms, and two enormous ballrooms, and it's just a block away from the convention center.
Upstairs, the large, quiet accommodations are decorated in warm, honeyed hues, with plush carpets and bright Chihuly
glass-art accents; note that 415 new tower rooms are set to open in 2007. A stay in the top five floors of either tower
provides complimentary concierge service and breakfast, as well as views of Elliott Bay and Lake Union. 838 rooms, suites.
In-room: safe, ethernet, dial-up. In-hotel: 3 restaurants, room service, bars, pool, gym, concierge, laundry service, parking,
no-smoking rooms, minibar. www.starwoodhotels.com
Sorrento
900 Madison Street, Seattle 98104 206-622-6400 or 800-426-1265
Built in 1909, the Sorrento was designed to look like an Italian villa, with a dramatic circular driveway surrounding a
palm-fringed fountain. Sitting high on First Hill, the hotel overlooks Downtown and Elliott Bay. Rooms are quiet and
comfortable, although some are quite small. The largest are the corner suites, which have spacious baths and some
antique furnishings. In the lobby, the dark-panel Fireside Lounge is an inviting spot for coffee, tea, or cocktails; the Hunt
Club serves Pacific Northwest dishes. Limousine service within the downtown area is complimentary, as are privileges at a
nearby athletic club. 76 rooms, 42 suites. In-room: dial-up. In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, concierge, laundry
service, parking, minibar. www.hotelsorrento.com
The Inn at El Gaucho
2505 1st Avenue, Seattle 98121 206-728-1133 or 866-354-2824
Dark, swank, and sophisticated, this luxury retro-style 1950s property tops Belltown's beloved El Gaucho steak house.
Eighteen ultra-chic suites have creamy walls, chocolate-colored woods, and buttery leather furniture, and are filled with such
goodies as feather beds, Egyptian linens, Anchini robes, and large-screen plasma TVs. The sleek bathrooms have
rain-style showers and high-end bath and body products, and all windows face Puget Sound, the city, or the Atrium.
Breakfast -- served in your room -- long-distance calls, and the daily paper are all complimentary. Additional perks include
room service from El Gaucho, access to town-car service around Seattle, and discount passes to Spa Nordstrom and the
Seattle Athletic Club. 18 suites. In-room: ethernet, dial-up, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: restaurant, room service, concierge.
www.inn.elgaucho.com
W Seattle
1112 4th Avenue, Seattle 98101 206-264-6000 or 877-946-8357
Easily Seattle's coolest hotel, "the W" manages to maintain a welcoming and relaxed tone. Candlelight and
custom-designed board games encourage lingering around the lobby fireplace on deep couches strewn with throw pillows.
Nearby bookshelves hold art books, and rough-hewn wood bowls cradle shiny green apples. Decorated in black, brown,
and French blue, guest rooms are almost austere, but beds are exceptionally comfortable with pillow-top mattresses and
100% goose-down pillows and comforters. Floor-to-ceiling windows maximize striking views of the Sound and the city. 419
rooms, 16 suites. In-room: safe, dial-up. In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, gym, concierge, laundry service, parking,
no-smoking rooms, minibar.
www.whotels.com/seattle
Westin Bellevue
600 Bellevue Way NE, Seattle 98004 425-638-1000
Surrounded by the boutiques and greenery of the open-air Lincoln Square shopping plaza, and a minute's drive from the
city's ritzy Bellevue Mall and convention center, the shining, 42-story gold luxury tower fits in perfectly with its sophisticated
surroundings. Tasteful rooms, also done in shades of gold, are appointed with plush, all-white bedding, flat-screen TVs,
and upscale baths with dual shower heads; the best add 10-foot ceilings and terraces, and suites all have skyline views.
Guests stay fit in the gym or the lap pool, which has its own outdoor deck. The cosmopolitan Mazana Rotisserie Grill and
lounge serves drinks and quick bites to elite crowds, and the opulent Cypress restaurant attracts famous names to
breakfast and dinner. Besides the hotel, 148 elegant apartments and expansive meeting spaces are tucked into the
building. 311 rooms, 26 suites. In-room: safe, ethernet. In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, pool, gym, concierge,
children's programs (ages 4-15), parking, some pets allowed, minibar. www.Westin.com/BellevueWA
Westin Hotel
1900 5th Avenue, Seattle 98101 206-728-1000 or 800-228-3000
The flagship of the Westin chain often hosts U.S. presidents and other visiting dignitaries. Northeast of Pike Place Market,
Seattle's largest hotel is easily recognizable by its twin cylindrical towers. The innovative design gives all rooms terrific views
of Puget Sound, Lake Union, the Space Needle, or the city. Airy guest rooms are furnished in a simple, high-quality style;
some are equipped with speakerphones and modem hookups. 822 rooms, 43 suites. In-room: safe, ethernet, dial-up.
In-hotel: 3 restaurants, room service, bars, pool, gym, concierge, laundry service, parking, no-smoking rooms, minibar.
www.Westin.com/Seattle
Woodmark Hotel
1200 Carillon Point, Kirkland 98033 425-822-3700 or 800-822-3700
The only hotel on Lake Washington's shores provides contemporary accommodations overlooking the water, a courtyard, or
the street. Rooms, done in shades of café au lait, taupe, and ecru, come with terry bathrobes, complimentary shoe shines,
and the morning paper; the most expensive have a balcony looking out to the water. A circular staircase, descending from
the lobby to the Library Bar, passes a huge bay window with a panoramic view of Lake Washington. Waters Bistro serves
Pacific Rim cuisine, with dishes such as lemongrass steamed clams, and grilled halibut with roasted onion-ginger relish.
79 rooms, 21 suites. In-room: safe, refrigerator, dial-up. In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, gym, spa, concierge, laundry
service, parking, minibar.
www.thewoodmark.com
1007 1st Avenue, Seattle 98104 206-624-4844 or 800-426-7033
The European-style Alexis occupies two restored buildings near the waterfront. Subdued colors, imported Italian and French
fabrics, and fine antiques fill the exquisite rooms, and suites might have marble fixtures, a whirlpool tub, or a wood-burning
fireplace. Amenities include in-room cordless phones, shoe shines, the morning newspaper, and access to workout
facilities. Downstairs, the Library bistro is one of the city's favorite lunchtime hideaways, and the Aveda spa brings in crowds
daily. Come evening, you can kick back at the Bookstore bar with 64 malt scotches, or enjoy a free nightly wine reception. 43
rooms, 48 suites. In-room: refrigerator, dial-up, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, gym, spa, concierge, laundry
service, parking (fee), no-smoking rooms, minibar. www.alexishotel.com
Bellevue Club Hotel
11200 SE 6th Street, Bellevue 98004 425-454-4424 or 800-579-1110
Stunning architecture, well-trimmed grounds, and state-of-the-art sports center create a blend of unbeatable benefits at this
boutique accommodation. Inside, warm earth tones and clever lighting create the illusion of sunlight even when the rainy
Northwest weather arrives, and original oil paintings by local artist Mark Rediske brighten the rooms. Guest quarters have
plush armchairs, cherry furnishings, and Turkish area rugs; bathrooms have limestone tiles and deep-soak tubs. Premium
rooms have a fireplace and balcony; first-floor Club rooms have 20-ft ceilings, a CD player, and a pretty terra-cotta patio set
amid landscaped gardens. The best perk, however, is access to the adjacent athletic club, with its myriad ultra-modern
sports facilities. 64 rooms, 3 suites. In-room: safe, refrigerator, dial-up, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: 3 restaurants, room service, bar,
tennis courts, pools, gym, spa, concierge, laundry service, parking, minibar. www.bellevueclubhotel.com
Edgewater
Pier 67, 2411 Alaskan Way, Seattle 98121 206-728-7000 or 800-624-0670
Raised high on stilts above Elliott Bay -- with the waves lapping right underneath it -- Seattle's only hotel on the water affords
spectacular west-facing views of ferries and sailboats, seals and sea birds, and the distant Olympic Mountains. Rustic,
Northwest-style rooms are done up in plaids and peeled-log furnishings, each one with cozy touches like terrycloth robes
and a gas fireplace. Some suites have full views, overstuffed chairs, and spa tubs; or just go all-out for the enormous,
party-style Beatles Suite (room 272), where the famous Brits stayed in 1964. The elegant Six Seven restaurant, its timber
and river-stone setting adorned with crystal chandeliers, is set to an indoor-outdoor bay vista. 237 rooms, suites. In-room:
dial-up, Wi-Fi (some). In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, gym, bicycles, concierge, laundry service, parking, no-smoking
rooms, minibar. www.edgewaterhotel.com
Elliott Grand Hyatt
721 Pine St., Seattle 98101 206-774-1234
Adjacent to the Washington State Convention Center, this glitzy hotel appeals to business and high-tech travelers. Rooms,
set upward from the 10th floor, have cushy furnishings and vistas of Elliott Bay, Lake Union, and the Cascades. Three types
of large suites have separate sitting rooms, and Executive quarters have a refrigerator and wet bar. All bathrooms have
Carrara marble floors, Vesuvio granite counters, and oversize soaking tubs. The famous Ruth Chris' Steakhouse and
Cheesecake Factory restaurants are downstairs. 317 rooms, 108 suites. In-room: refrigerator (some), dial-up, Wi-Fi.
In-hotel: 2 restaurants, room service, bar, gym, concierge, laundry service, parking. www.grandseattle.hyatt.com
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
411 University St., Seattle 98101 206-621-1700 or 800-223-8772
For incomparable elegance and service, this 1920s Renaissance Revival-style property is the grande dame of Seattle
hotels. Marble, wood paneling, thick rugs, and plush armchairs adorn the public spaces; graceful staircases lead to
ballrooms. The Georgian (the hotel's premier dining room) and a gilded balcony overlook the lobby. Sizable guest rooms
are done in soothing yellows, blues, and greens; each is furnished with a sofa and a desk. Amenities include chocolates on
your pillow, complimentary shoe shines, and the morning newspaper. 273 rooms, 177 suites. In-room: safe, refrigerator,
ethernet, dial-up. In-hotel: 3 restaurants, room service, bar, pool, gym, concierge, children's programs (ages 0-17), laundry
service, parking (fee), minibar.
www.fairmont.com/seattle
Hotel 1000
1000 First Avenue, Seattle 98104 206-957-1000 or 877-315-1088
Technology and luxury come together at the Hotel 1000, located in the heart of what is arguably America's most high-tech
city. Crafty touches like in-room body-temperature sensors that prevent unannounced visits from housekeeping, and
customizable displays of electronic art complement indulgences like soaker bathtubs and body-coddling Thai linens.
Reliable Wi-Fi, iPod docking stations and hands-free VOIP phones are a plus for the business traveler, and the in-house
BOKA restaurant satisfies with bold inventive cuisine. www.hotel1000seattle.com
Hotel Monaco
1101 4th Avenue, Seattle 98101 206-621-1770 or 800-945-2240
Goldfish in your room are among the fun touches at this luxury hotel, where the soaring lobby ceiling is decorated with
hand-painted nautical murals inspired by the fresco at the Palace of Knossos in Crete. Bold, bright colors grace the
spacious guest rooms, where amenities include CD players, Aveda bath products, and Starbucks coffee. Although there's
no pool or gym on site, guests can purchase discounted passes to the nearby All Star Fitness athletic club. There's a spiffy
wine reception from 5 to 6 nightly, and pets receive extra-special care. 144 rooms, 45 suites. In-room: ethernet, dial-up.
In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, gym, concierge, laundry service, airport shuttle, parking (fee), no-smoking rooms,
some pets allowed.
www.monaco-seattle.com
Inn at the Market
86 Pine Street, Seattle 98101 206-443-3600 or 800-446-4484
This sophisticated yet unpretentious property up the street from Pike Place Market oozes personality. The good-size rooms
have comfortable modern furniture and small touches such as fresh flowers and ceramic sculptures. Ask for a room with
views of the Market and Elliott Bay. Coffee and the morning newspaper are complimentary. Comfortably furnished with
Adirondack chairs, the fifth-floor deck overlooks the water and the Market. Restaurants include Campagne and the less
formal yet equally romantic café Bacco, which serves tasty variations on breakfast classics. For a fee you have access to a
health club and spa down the street. 60 rooms, 10 suites. In-room: refrigerator, dial-up. In-hotel: 3 restaurants, room
service, concierge, laundry service, parking (fee), no-smoking rooms. www.innatthemarket.com
Pan Pacific Hotel
2125 Terry Avenue, Seattle 98121 206-264-8111
The new Pan Pacific Seattle hotel is located minutes from downtown and many area attractions. Presiding over Westlake
Avenue in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood, it is just steps away from Nordstrom's flagship store. Pan Pacific
Seattle offers a prime location in downtown's cultural epicenter. Part of the exclusive 2200 Development, this Seattle hotel
features two restaurants, a sumptuous spa, and 160 superbly appointed guest rooms and suites. www.panpacific.com
Seattle Sheraton Hotel and Towers
1400 6th Avenue, Seattle 98101 206-621-9000 or 800-325-3535
The city's largest hotel is a dual-tower, 25-story behemoth that melds gilded and glamorous touches of first-class
accommodations with a sleek, tech-savvy ambience. Set in the heart of downtown, the building is fronted by an ever-bustling
lobby adorned with colorful Chihuly glass sculptures. From here, myriad corridors and elevators lead to restaurants and
shops, nearly 50 meeting rooms, and two enormous ballrooms, and it's just a block away from the convention center.
Upstairs, the large, quiet accommodations are decorated in warm, honeyed hues, with plush carpets and bright Chihuly
glass-art accents; note that 415 new tower rooms are set to open in 2007. A stay in the top five floors of either tower
provides complimentary concierge service and breakfast, as well as views of Elliott Bay and Lake Union. 838 rooms, suites.
In-room: safe, ethernet, dial-up. In-hotel: 3 restaurants, room service, bars, pool, gym, concierge, laundry service, parking,
no-smoking rooms, minibar. www.starwoodhotels.com
Sorrento
900 Madison Street, Seattle 98104 206-622-6400 or 800-426-1265
Built in 1909, the Sorrento was designed to look like an Italian villa, with a dramatic circular driveway surrounding a
palm-fringed fountain. Sitting high on First Hill, the hotel overlooks Downtown and Elliott Bay. Rooms are quiet and
comfortable, although some are quite small. The largest are the corner suites, which have spacious baths and some
antique furnishings. In the lobby, the dark-panel Fireside Lounge is an inviting spot for coffee, tea, or cocktails; the Hunt
Club serves Pacific Northwest dishes. Limousine service within the downtown area is complimentary, as are privileges at a
nearby athletic club. 76 rooms, 42 suites. In-room: dial-up. In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, concierge, laundry
service, parking, minibar. www.hotelsorrento.com
The Inn at El Gaucho
2505 1st Avenue, Seattle 98121 206-728-1133 or 866-354-2824
Dark, swank, and sophisticated, this luxury retro-style 1950s property tops Belltown's beloved El Gaucho steak house.
Eighteen ultra-chic suites have creamy walls, chocolate-colored woods, and buttery leather furniture, and are filled with such
goodies as feather beds, Egyptian linens, Anchini robes, and large-screen plasma TVs. The sleek bathrooms have
rain-style showers and high-end bath and body products, and all windows face Puget Sound, the city, or the Atrium.
Breakfast -- served in your room -- long-distance calls, and the daily paper are all complimentary. Additional perks include
room service from El Gaucho, access to town-car service around Seattle, and discount passes to Spa Nordstrom and the
Seattle Athletic Club. 18 suites. In-room: ethernet, dial-up, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: restaurant, room service, concierge.
www.inn.elgaucho.com
W Seattle
1112 4th Avenue, Seattle 98101 206-264-6000 or 877-946-8357
Easily Seattle's coolest hotel, "the W" manages to maintain a welcoming and relaxed tone. Candlelight and
custom-designed board games encourage lingering around the lobby fireplace on deep couches strewn with throw pillows.
Nearby bookshelves hold art books, and rough-hewn wood bowls cradle shiny green apples. Decorated in black, brown,
and French blue, guest rooms are almost austere, but beds are exceptionally comfortable with pillow-top mattresses and
100% goose-down pillows and comforters. Floor-to-ceiling windows maximize striking views of the Sound and the city. 419
rooms, 16 suites. In-room: safe, dial-up. In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, gym, concierge, laundry service, parking,
no-smoking rooms, minibar.
www.whotels.com/seattle
Westin Bellevue
600 Bellevue Way NE, Seattle 98004 425-638-1000
Surrounded by the boutiques and greenery of the open-air Lincoln Square shopping plaza, and a minute's drive from the
city's ritzy Bellevue Mall and convention center, the shining, 42-story gold luxury tower fits in perfectly with its sophisticated
surroundings. Tasteful rooms, also done in shades of gold, are appointed with plush, all-white bedding, flat-screen TVs,
and upscale baths with dual shower heads; the best add 10-foot ceilings and terraces, and suites all have skyline views.
Guests stay fit in the gym or the lap pool, which has its own outdoor deck. The cosmopolitan Mazana Rotisserie Grill and
lounge serves drinks and quick bites to elite crowds, and the opulent Cypress restaurant attracts famous names to
breakfast and dinner. Besides the hotel, 148 elegant apartments and expansive meeting spaces are tucked into the
building. 311 rooms, 26 suites. In-room: safe, ethernet. In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, pool, gym, concierge,
children's programs (ages 4-15), parking, some pets allowed, minibar. www.Westin.com/BellevueWA
Westin Hotel
1900 5th Avenue, Seattle 98101 206-728-1000 or 800-228-3000
The flagship of the Westin chain often hosts U.S. presidents and other visiting dignitaries. Northeast of Pike Place Market,
Seattle's largest hotel is easily recognizable by its twin cylindrical towers. The innovative design gives all rooms terrific views
of Puget Sound, Lake Union, the Space Needle, or the city. Airy guest rooms are furnished in a simple, high-quality style;
some are equipped with speakerphones and modem hookups. 822 rooms, 43 suites. In-room: safe, ethernet, dial-up.
In-hotel: 3 restaurants, room service, bars, pool, gym, concierge, laundry service, parking, no-smoking rooms, minibar.
www.Westin.com/Seattle
Woodmark Hotel
1200 Carillon Point, Kirkland 98033 425-822-3700 or 800-822-3700
The only hotel on Lake Washington's shores provides contemporary accommodations overlooking the water, a courtyard, or
the street. Rooms, done in shades of café au lait, taupe, and ecru, come with terry bathrobes, complimentary shoe shines,
and the morning paper; the most expensive have a balcony looking out to the water. A circular staircase, descending from
the lobby to the Library Bar, passes a huge bay window with a panoramic view of Lake Washington. Waters Bistro serves
Pacific Rim cuisine, with dishes such as lemongrass steamed clams, and grilled halibut with roasted onion-ginger relish.
79 rooms, 21 suites. In-room: safe, refrigerator, dial-up. In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, gym, spa, concierge, laundry
service, parking, minibar.
www.thewoodmark.com