Where in Seattle?

Okay, so we're stuck flying the executive mailing tube to Seattle in
May, to attend my nephew's wedding. I just don't have time to fly
Atlas all the way, and I can't risk being held up by weather.

For all you Washingtonians, where is the best "suites-type" of hotel to
stay? I won't have a lot of free time, but I'd like to stay somewhere
near the Museum of Flight so I can sneak over there when the family
stuff becomes too stifling.

Any recommendations?
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Jay Honeck" wrote:

Okay, so we're stuck flying the executive mailing tube to Seattle in
May, to attend my nephew's wedding. I just don't have time to fly
Atlas all the way, and I can't risk being held up by weather.

For all you Washingtonians, where is the best "suites-type" of hotel to
stay? I won't have a lot of free time, but I'd like to stay somewhere
near the Museum of Flight so I can sneak over there when the family
stuff becomes too stifling.

Any recommendations?

One of the locals could provide a better answer, since I haven't been there in a few years, but we used to
stay either in Belleview or Renton, and there are lots of hotels down around the SeaTac airport. The
museum is at Boeing Field, which is somewhat of an industrial area and not many hotels in the
immediate area as I recall. You might also consider what part of town the wedding and your relatives are
in, since freeway travel can be a challenge.

Enjoy the trip - it's a beautiful area if you hit the weather right.

Mike

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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Okay, so we're stuck flying the executive mailing tube to Seattle in

There isn't ANY nice place near the museum, none.

If I were going to take my wife and kids into Seattle I'd stay on the
waterfront, probably the Marriott Courtyard. From there you can walk up the
hill to the famous Pike Street Market and downtown.

http://marriott.com/property/propert...rshaCode=SEAWF

That way you could drive to the museum and never have to be on the freeways,
which are usually a nightmare.

Lots of stuff to do on the waterfront and Anthony's, one of the best
restaurants in town, is right across the street.

There are plenty of 4* hotels downtown as well.

Best,
Karl

I'd like to stay somewhere near the Museum of Flight so
I can sneak over there when the family stuff becomes too stifling.

You'd better sneak over there *whether or not* the family stuff
becomes too stifling. It's much too good to miss.

vince norris

There is a real nice Aviation theme inn there...

Oops. Never mind,, That one is in Iowa.

Sorry.

N801BH

Don't know about lodgings but I will get backto you about that.

Man I live within about 1 1/2 hour drive to the museum of flight at boeing
field and have never been there!!! my bad!!!
I have some friends that live in the area and will ask them about good
motels/hotels around the area.

I stayed in the Hawthorne Hotel near SeaTac Airport when I was racing at
Seattle International Raceway couple years ago and It was nice but,,,...was
not any where near Boeing Field, So that does not help you much!

If you have time try comming up to Vancouver BC Canada to see the sights. If
you have skis try out Whistler/Blackcomb. I was just there last weekend and
the sking was great. (cheap for me cause my friend works there and I got
employee discount). And your American dollar is worth a little more up
here!!

Anyway like I said I have some friends that live in the area and will ask
them about lodging!!


Gary


"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
ups.com...
Okay, so we're stuck flying the executive mailing tube to Seattle in
May, to attend my nephew's wedding. I just don't have time to fly
Atlas all the way, and I can't risk being held up by weather.

For all you Washingtonians, where is the best "suites-type" of hotel to
stay? I won't have a lot of free time, but I'd like to stay somewhere
near the Museum of Flight so I can sneak over there when the family
stuff becomes too stifling.

Any recommendations?
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Anyway like I said I have some friends that live in the area and will ask
them about lodging!!

Thanks, Gary -- and all who answered.

I don't think I'll have much time to be a tourist, so Vancouver will have to
wait for another trip. I'll only be in Seattle four days, with practically
a full day taken up with airline travel.

:-(
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

On 5 Mar 2005 15:01:00 -0800, Jay Honeck wrote:

For all you Washingtonians, where is the best "suites-type" of hotel to
stay? I won't have a lot of free time, but I'd like to stay somewhere
near the Museum of Flight so I can sneak over there when the family
stuff becomes too stifling.

Jay,

I live in Seattle. Not many hotels around the Museum of Flight or
BFI. Best bet is to stay downtown and take a cab to the MoF. The 'W'
is a nice hotel. The Four Seasons and the Edgewater are too. The
closer you can get to the waterfront, the better. Use mapquest to
place the hotels.

Drop me an email a few days before your arrival. I work near
downtown. Maybe we can hook up. Are you a cigar smoker, per chance?
We may miss each other depending the timing as I'll be in NOLA some
time in May.

Demonick
Snohomish, WA, Harvey Field, S43
http://www.primetab.com/flying

OK, Jay...I've been hanging back figuring some of the Seattlites would
chime in. I live in Spokane and have stayed in a variety of Seattle
Hotels. Here's my $0.2:

I haven't found a niche-suites hotel like yours. Not that there isn't
one, but I just haven't found one. Embassy Suites, of course, in
Bellevue is an option.

There aren't any decent hotels near the Museum of Flight, however,
Domenick is right, it's fairly close to downtown-about 2-3 miles.

My favorite Hotel is the Edgewater, built right on a pier on Alaskan
Way. They've always touted that you cna fish out you window. Heck, the
Beatles stayed there! Also, the Inn at the (Pike Place) Market has a
great view.

The usual downtown high rise lodging on 6th Avenue: Crowne Plaza,
Sheraton, Hilton (wierd with a lobby on the 10th floor). Or the Westin
on 5th near Westlake, (two big, tall, and round towers. Cool views).

Older Elegant (but pricey): The Mayflower Park Hotel which is attached
to the Westlake Mall.

Older, clean, and somewhat reasonable prices (for the big city): The
Roosevelt (good food in Von's Restaurant just off the lobby), and the
Vance.

There a a number of good hotels near the airport (20 minutes from
downtown in non-rush hour traffic): Red Lion is the biggest.

Your best bet is to rent a car, (I know, it's tacky in a big city but
the public transit won't get you quickly to the museum and the airport
shuttles just drop you at the big hotels). Rush hour freeway traffic
sucks, just be patient.
----
Al Gilson
1964 Skyhawk
KSFF Spokane, WA

I haven't found a niche-suites hotel like yours. Not that there isn't
one, but I just haven't found one. Embassy Suites, of course, in
Bellevue is an option.

Yeah, that's the one I'm leaning towards, although they don't seem to
participate in any flight/hotel deals that I've been able to find. (Of
course, neither do we...)

My favorite Hotel is the Edgewater, built right on a pier on Alaskan Way.
They've always touted that you cna fish out you window. Heck, the Beatles
stayed there! Also, the Inn at the (Pike Place) Market has a great view.

Hey, if it's good enough for John & Paul, I'm there. :-)

Actually, all I care about is having three beds. One can be a fold-out or a
roll-away, but I do NOT want to sleep in the same bed as my son, which is
what will happen if we're stuck in a standard McHotel. (And Mary then ends
up sleeping with my daughter.) That boy of mine kicks like a mule all
night long, and no one gets any sleep. So, it's a suites-type hotel, or
nothing.

*sigh* Embassy Suites has about as much character and ambience as a sticky
door knob, but at least I know we'll get some space.

Thanks for the input!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"