Seattle hotel prices extremely high?

It's okay, but can I suggest an alternative?

 

The biggest outlet mall in the region is around 40 minutes north of Seattle. The Seattle Premium Outlets is adjacent to the big Tulalip casino/resort complex, and is generally regarded quite highly.

 

Both areas have their advantages. If you stay someplace close to the Mukleshoot reservation you could do a day trip to Mt. Rainier quite easily. Map.

 

On the other hand, staying near the Tulalip complex would make it easy to do a terrific "loop" drive - north to the casino and outlet mall, then up to picturesque La Conner and Deception Pass, then back down Whidbey Island (more pretty villages and scenery) to the Mukilteo ferry, then past the Boeing Everett factory (biggest building in the world and home of the big jets) and back to Seattle. Map.

 

My own feeling is that the northern loop is preferable, but it's your call. Your lodging options in the Tulalip scenario are broader, including possibly staying on Whidbey Island.

I agree the Tulalip area is nicer than the area around Muckleshoot. The Snoqualmie Casino and the North Bend outlets are an option as well which are east of Seattle. You could see Snoqualmie Falls, the log train graveyard, Mt Si, and the Cascades. The Snoqualmies claim that their Casino is the closest to Seattle but really all 3 are pretty much the same distance. The only downside is that while Snoqualmie is the nicest area of the three there are not a ton of hotel options in the immediate area (the Salish lodge is very nice but a little spendy). Although if you have a car you could always stay in Bellevue or Issaquah which are a lot nicer than Auburn or Marysville. And if you are into wine you can also visit Woodinville (which is also on the east side) and its 150 wineries.

We stayed 3 days pre-cruise last time & booked a hotel in Bellevue. Highly recommend seeing Snoqualmie, so pretty!

Got a great rate through Hilton Family MVP & ended up staying at the Hilton Bellevue.

There are some amazing Dim Sum restaurants in that area...go for breakfast before your cruise.

We thoroughly enjoyed Harbor City Restaurant on King for Yum Cha. If you get the chance, I would highly recommend Din Tai Fung - I ate at the original in Taipei, Taiwan back in the early 70's. Soup dumplings are what they are known for......

I reserved a room at Hyatt House for around $240. It’s now ver $500 a night. It’s crazy

Same here. I wonder what drives the price up THAT high.

We booked for July for $303. The rate per night is now $ 539....:o

Same here. I wonder what drives the price up THAT high.

We booked for July for $303. The rate per night is now $ 539....:o

I agree...the Airport in not in a good area. It is probably OK if you are arriving in the evening and just heading to the port in the morning but don't stay there for multiple days. Literally anywhere else in the Puget Sound region would be better (even Tacoma). But if you are staying there, The Roaster is my favorite airport area restaurant...but don't go there if you are a vegetarian.

Can you be more specific about why it’s not a good idea to stay by the airport?

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With you. 5 years ago when my wife and I were cruising out of Seattle, we got a phenomenal deal at the Westin (perfect downtown location) through Hotwire about 1 month out. I believe we paid $149 per night. It was a steal. We are going back again in May on a cruise ending in Vancouver, and spending 2 nights in Seattle before returning to Orlando. $300 not even touching a nice downtown location. Currently booked at a Courtyard near the airport- take a free airport shuttle from the hotel--and then ride the light rail downtown to do touristy stuff. Would love to be downtown, but currently have to take the "work-around" theory. Big dollars

Can you be more specific about why it’s not a good idea to stay by the airport?

 

 

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It isn't a very nice area and there is literally nothing nearby that you would want to see. I don't think it is terribly dangerous (although it has a pretty high crime rate...7th in the State) but other than being near the airport it has no redeeming qualities (no shopping, no sites to see, no good restaurants, etc). For an overnight before a flight or cruise it is fine but if you are going to spend a few days to visit the area there are much better areas within 30 mins of Seattle especially if you have a car. If you don't have a car and want to use the light rail I would still look for better options nearer to Seattle along the route (plus you will have to take an airport shuttle back to the airport to catch the light rail). Also, check the South Lake Union Street Car and the monorail and hotels along its route. Also, we have a great bus service which could make somewhere like Bellevue an option.

If you want to tell me the dates you want to stay I would be happy to do a quick search and let you know of better locations within a price range.

Also, you might find something nice and affordable on Airbnb...in fact some of the more interesting areas (Capitol Hill, Ballard, West Seattle) don't really have hotels but they will have Airbnb.

As an example...if I was coming from out of town for my Aug 26th cruise and were going to arrive a few days early this Aug 22-26 Airbnb in Capitol Hill one block from the Light Rail or this one near the Westlake Station or this one in Queen Anne near the Space Needle would be MUCH better choices than a hotel near the airport in Seatac. They are all under $200 per night all in.

It isn't a very nice area and there is literally nothing nearby that you would want to see. I don't think it is terribly dangerous (although it has a pretty high crime rate...7th in the State) but other than being near the airport it has no redeeming qualities (no shopping, no sites to see, no good restaurants, etc). For an overnight before a flight or cruise it is fine but if you are going to spend a few days to visit the area there are much better areas within 30 mins of Seattle especially if you have a car. If you don't have a car and want to use the light rail I would still look for better options nearer to Seattle along the route (plus you will have to take an airport shuttle back to the airport to catch the light rail). Also, check the South Lake Union Street Car and the monorail and hotels along its route. Also, we have a great bus service which could make somewhere like Bellevue an option.

If you want to tell me the dates you want to stay I would be happy to do a quick search and let you know of better locations within a price range.

Also, you might find something nice and affordable on Airbnb...in fact some of the more interesting areas (Capitol Hill, Ballard, West Seattle) don't really have hotels but they will have Airbnb.

I just wanted to make sure it wasn't in a dangerous area. There was more than one reason that we ended up booking close to the airport. We needed a Hilton brand hotel and a Marriott brand hotel close to each other. Parties in our group had points to use at those hotels, for one. The amount of points needed at the downtown Marriott was higher than going to Hawaii. I did a lot of research and knew that it wasn't close to anything. We are renting a vehicle.

You will be fine. I travel solo, and as an older single female, I've never had a problem in the 5 or more times I've stayed out by the airport at a Hilton family property. A little ways from SeaTac is Southcenter, and there are more restaurants in that area.

Roz

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I just wanted to make sure it wasn't in a dangerous area. There was more than one reason that we ended up booking close to the airport. We needed a Hilton brand hotel and a Marriott brand hotel close to each other. Parties in our group had points to use at those hotels, for one. The amount of points needed at the downtown Marriott was higher than going to Hawaii. I did a lot of research and knew that it wasn't close to anything. We are renting a vehicle.

Yeah isn't a particularly dangerous area but if you are there for several days I would still check Bellevue/Redmond/Kirkland for something with similar points since you have a car.

And as mentioned above, Southcenter Mall is fairly close and it has some mid range chain restaurants like the cheesecake factory.

If anyone has marriott points check the marriott seattle waterfront right infront of the pier...I was able to get our room with points...thank god because the out of pocket price is ridiculous ($400)

Sorry folks but some of us need to come to grips with what high season rates are in decent hotels in major metro areas. With hotel car parking rates in cities like SF, NY etc. topping $60/night you've got to expect a basic room rate to easily exceed $250/night.

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Hotels in Nashville are ridiculously high for a city our size, ranging from $250 - $500 on a normal day. The state rate is $161 - $171 depending on time of year, and good luck with finding something at that price in a safe area. My grantees have to stay in surrounding counties when they come to Nashville for meetings.

Hotel prices in a lot of cities can be a rude awakening.

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I reserved a room at Hyatt House for around $240. It’s now ver $500 a night. It’s crazy

Yes! So did I, I am so glad I booked early.

Hi!

We will be arriving in Seattle on Friday 6/29/18 and departing for San Francisco by Amtrak train on Sunday 7/1/18.

We are thinking of staying at the brand new Embassy Suites at 255 S King St. It opens in early May.

I think this hotel is very near King Street Station. While kind of pricey, it will serve us well when we leave for our early train.

Any comments on the location? Safe? Walkable? Interesting?

We have never been to Seattle before, and may never visit again. We are from NJ, so far away. This is a side trip after our Alaska cruise. We sail from Seward Alaska, and our cruise ends in Vancouver.

Interested in seeing as much as we can in our day and one half visit...Space Needle, Pikes Market, etc. We will not have a car. We are 4 able bodied seniors, in our early sixties.

Thanks!

Hi!

We will be arriving in Seattle on Friday 6/29/18 and departing for San Francisco by Amtrak train on Sunday 7/1/18.

 

We are thinking of staying at the brand new Embassy Suites at 255 S King St. It opens in early May.

 

I think this hotel is very near King Street Station. While kind of pricey, it will serve us well when we leave for our early train.

 

Any comments on the location? Safe? Walkable? Interesting?

 

We have never been to Seattle before, and may never visit again. We are from NJ, so far away. This is a side trip after our Alaska cruise. We sail from Seward Alaska, and our cruise ends in Vancouver.

 

Interested in seeing as much as we can in our day and one half visit...Space Needle, Pikes Market, etc. We will not have a car. We are 4 able bodied seniors, in our early sixties.

 

Thanks!

That is a pretty good location...pretty safe and walking distance to the light rail and close to some fantastic authentic dim sum restaurants in the international district (I suggest Harbor City for breakfast). Also, you will be close to Uwajimaya Asian Market which is definitely worth a visit. It is just north of Centurylink Field and Safeco Field (Seahawks, Sounders, and Mariners).

One warning, summer in Seattle doesn't start until July 5th. You probably think I am joking but about 15 of the 20 years I have lived in Seattle we had rain up to and including July 4th but July 5th and onward were the spectacular Seattle summers you read about (ask any local when Summer starts in Seattle and they will tell you July 5th). That being said, the last two years have been an exception and June was dry and warm.

Thank you so much. We decided to book. Hopefully summer will arrive early this year too!

Marking a spot. Cruise out 8/25 for AK. Arrival day before. Open to ideas either near SEATAC or pier. Whichever is more convenient and cheaper.

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Marking a spot. Cruise out 8/25 for AK. Arrival day before. Open to ideas either near SEATAC or pier. Whichever is more convenient and cheaper.

 

 

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You will have to pick one. More convenient is buy the pier, cheaper is at SEATAC. I am booked at Crowne Plaza SEATAC, which is next to the light rail station, I would also book asap, the CP is 50 dollars a night more than when I reserved.

I booked near airport in a Hampton Inn with Hilton honors points. Beyond thrilled! And free breakfast cruise morning.

Does light rail go to pier area?

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I booked near airport in a Hampton Inn with Hilton honors points. Beyond thrilled! And free breakfast cruise morning.

 

Does light rail go to pier area?

 

 

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No...you would have to get off at pioneer square or Westlake and take a cab/Uber/Lyft.

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No...you would have to get off at pioneer square or Westlake and take a cab/Uber/Lyft.

 

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How far from those 2 points to pier?

Just booked extra nite so arriving Thursday and playing around Fri. For sure want to Chululy exhibit.

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How far from those 2 points to pier?

Just booked extra nite so arriving Thursday and playing around Fri. For sure want to Chululy exhibit.

 

 

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There are two piers, one close to downtown and Seattle Center, the other a couple of miles north. Norwegian uses the close one (Pier 66) and the others use Pier 91.

Any comments on the location? Safe? Walkable? Interesting?

 

Interested in seeing as much as we can in our day and one half visit...Space Needle, Pikes Market, etc. We will not have a car. We are 4 able bodied seniors, in our early sixties.

 

Thanks!

Of the things you mentioned you’re interested in the only thing you’re close to is the train station. Pike Place Market is 1 mile away, the Space Needle is 2 miles. Although pricey, the downtown core area is much more convenient and there are more restaurant choices.