Seattle Washington Hotels - City Information

Seattle can be an enigma. On one hand it is a thriving, urban metropolis filled with modern Seattle WA hotels, restaurants and shopping areas. On the other, it offers mountain ranges, national parks, a wine region and sparkling waterways. Over 600,000 people call Seattle home and it’s easy to see why as it has been ranked in the top 10 Coolest Cities by Forbes and the Second Healthiest U.S. city by Outside magazine. Use our helpful City Guide to assist you in selecting your favorite Seattle, Washington hotels, attractions and activities. Once you visit you may want to stay forever!

Located in the northwest corner of the state, this city lies between Lake Washington and the salty Puget Sound. It is blessed with a mild marine climate and a protected harbor. Sea-Tac International Airport (SEA) is a non-stop destination from many cities; once there you can get around Seattle by monorail, bus, shuttle, ferry and auto. Many visitors choose the Downtown area as home base; it provides a large selection of discount hotels, from cheap chains to luxury boutiques, with many restaurants, landmarks and attractions within walking distance. This City Guide is filled with information to help you make this a great visit!

A great place to begin your exploration of Seattle is at Pike Place Market where you will find all sorts of fresh food markets, local artwork, crafts and galleries. Continue to the Waterfront where each Pier offers something different to do; there are amazing skyline views and you will find the Seattle Aquarium here. Take an elevator to the observation deck of the iconic Space Needle, at Seattle Center, for amazing 360 degree views. Spend a relaxing afternoon exploring the Seattle Art Museum; admission is free at the Olympic Sculpture Park where you can see 9 acres of archetypal landscapes and ten amazing works.

It’s on to see the historic Chittenden Ballard Locks, watching ships travelling from Lake Union to the Puget Sound. A short drive will bring you to Woodland Park Zoo – don’t miss the award-winning penguin exhibit!

For families, it’s Children’s Museum, Seattle along with Pacific Science Center, offering several buildings with interactive exhibits and an IMAX Theater. Green Lake, located in center Seattle, provides an expansive park in which to walk, run, bike or skate. The University of Washington boasts beautiful Botanic Gardens with a lovely arboretum. There are parks everywhere!

Seattle is proud to host its Symphony Orchestra, Opera and the Pacific Northwest Ballet, all world-class. Professional sports fans enjoy the Seattle Mariners and Seahawks, along with various college sports as well. As you would expect, there are discount hotels close to all these venues, and we offer them at prices you will love.

So much to do in a remarkably beautiful setting – you really should visit the Pacific Northwest city of Seattle today! Let OneTravelSource.com guide you with our wonderful list of Seattle attractions as you plan a vacation filled with amazing activities.