By Isabel Prontes
Seattle is the largest city of the Pacific-Northwestern state of Washington. It is a popular tourist destination because of its rich culture, which includes live entertainment, galleries, zoos, museums and historical sites. Many annual festivals and conventions also take place in Seattle. For people planning on visiting Seattle, there are many different fine hotels to choose from.
Hotel Monaco Seattle
The Hotel Monaco is located in the midst of downtown Seattle and is a boutique, luxury accommodation. The Hotel Monaco is in close proximity to many legendary Seattle attractions such as Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square. The decor is very impressive, with marine bronze light fixtures, white stucco and fresco-inspired murals. Some of the services and amenities available include in-room spa treatments, free shoe shining, laundry and dry cleaning service and free high-speed wireless internet access.
Hotel Monaco Seattle
1101 Fourth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-1770
Alexis Hotel
The luxurious Alexis Hotel is centrally located in downtown Seattle. There are 121 guest rooms available in this boutique hotel that is a short walk away from the Waterfront and Pike Place Market. Some of the hotel's amenities include free high-speed internet, extensive exercise center, steam room, 24-hour business facility, shoe shine (overnight), 24-hour room service, valet parking, concierge, spa and salon. The entire hotel is non-smoking.
Alexis Hotel
1007 First Ave. (Madison St.)
Seattle, WA 98194
(888) 850-1155
Sorrento Hotel
The Sorrento Hotel is located in downtown Seattle and caters to both leisure and business travelers. Originally constructed in 1908, the Sorrento has a historic ambiance and a charming architectural style that is reminiscent of Italian missions. There are 76 guest rooms and suites at the hotel, all of which come with free Direct TV, 24-hour room service, Italian marble restrooms, valet parking, state-of-the-art fitness center, business facility, shoe shine and meeting/banquet room.
Sorrento Hotel
900 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-6400
Grand Hyatt Seattle
The Grand Hyatt Seattle is a downtown hotel in the midst of the city's bustling shopping and theater area. There are 425 spacious guest rooms available, all of which feature artwork and a home-style ambiance. Some guest services include a 24-hour business facility, valet parking, concierge, exercise center, steam room, hot tub, spa and high-speed wireless internet access in public areas.
Grand Hyatt Seattle
721 Pine St.
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 774-1234
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel has been in existence since 1924. The hotel is notable for its stunning architecture, which resembles work of the Italian Renaissance. This hotel is mere steps away from some of Seattle's most notable landmarks and attractions, such as Pike Place Market, the Space Needle and the Seattle Waterfront. There are 450 guest rooms and suites, and the hotel's amenities include a fitness center, meeting space, indoor pool and spa.
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
411 University St.
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621 1700
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
