tiger belle Posted February 14, 2019 #1 Share Posted February 14, 2019 We are cruising RT out of Seattle in mid-June. We need to book hotel rooms for the night before cruising and the night we return to Seattle. I've been doing a lot of researching on-line and on these boards. Some choices still on my list are as follows: Mediterranean Inn MarQueen Executive Inn/Space Needle Embassy Suites/Pioneer Square Four Points Sheraton Holiday Inn Express The average nightly rate in June for these hotels--as I find on-line pricing such as Expedia--is between $250 and $300...does this seem accurate for those who've stayed in Seattle in summer? Also, has anyone actually stayed at any of the hotels I've listed and give me an opinion yea or nay and pros/cons...thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted February 14, 2019 #2 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Generally, yes, the rates are pretty accurate. Hotels are not cheap in Seattle in summer cruising season. Haven't stayed at any of those...we have stayed at the Seattle Hilton a couple of times, and will be staying there in June ahead of our cruise. Nice place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRae Posted February 14, 2019 #3 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Try vrbo or homeaway...better deal for your buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gardyloo Posted February 14, 2019 #4 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Of your list, the Embassy Suites is by far the most convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare martincath Posted February 14, 2019 #5 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Only one I've stayed in of those is the Med - and while it was nice, the lack of AC means we'd never use it in summer. If they're all comparably-priced I would agree with GL that the Embassy Suites - as the most centrally-located - is the winner in the bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger belle Posted February 16, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted February 16, 2019 thanks everyone...I had no idea the Mediterranean had no a/c...being from south louisiana, I assumed it was a given a hotel would have a/c...it's off the list for sure...looking like Embassy Suites gets the nod so far...it also looks like we'll be paying at least $250/room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbeyg Posted February 17, 2019 #7 Share Posted February 17, 2019 We just booked an Airbnb with a super host for $300 per nite (including all charges), 2 bedroom condo on north side of downtown for 4 of us. Much better than a hotel, and a short UBER ride to the port. i really suggest using HomeAway or Airbnb in Seattle. Some great places on those sites with better prices than hotels if there are more than 2 of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tourist1292 Posted February 17, 2019 #8 Share Posted February 17, 2019 We are staying 1 night precruise at Residence Inn near downtown and 2 night after cruise in an AirBNB. In May, the hotel room sleeping 5 is around $250. The AirBNB including all fees is around $750 for two night. The latter is good for longer stay or with more than 2 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KadysKepr Posted February 19, 2019 #9 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Anyone have any feedback about the Inn at el guacho? We have booked there for our precruise night and worried it will not be worth it - thank you 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger belle Posted February 19, 2019 Author #10 Share Posted February 19, 2019 we ended up booking the MarQueen for the one night before our cruise...we got a good rate for June and the hotel seems to be quite charming (fingers crossed) 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tourist1292 Posted February 19, 2019 #11 Share Posted February 19, 2019 It seems the hotel rooms in Seattle is going fast and getting more expensive with the cruise season approaching. The room type I booked for mid May seems to be all gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cft8 Posted February 19, 2019 #12 Share Posted February 19, 2019 We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Seattle-City Center when we last cruised from Seattle. It was fine as hotels go but we did not find it especially convenient. This year we are staying at the Embassy Suites Pioneer Square. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodworker&knitter Posted February 24, 2019 #13 Share Posted February 24, 2019 In 2017 we stayed at The Moore Hotel. Excellent rates, within walking distance of the Market. We’ve booked them again for our Sept. cruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops Posted February 24, 2019 #14 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Read that Inn at El Gaucho has no elevators only stairs. We were going to stay there but after hearing that it was a no for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanWeGoYet? Posted February 25, 2019 #15 Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) On 2/19/2019 at 7:22 AM, tiger belle said: we ended up booking the MarQueen for the one night before our cruise...we got a good rate for June and the hotel seems to be quite charming (fingers crossed) 🙂 I haven't stayed here since I live in Seattle. But I drive by it frequently, I live on Queen Anne. I've had cruise friends who've stayed there and seemed to like it. The location is convenient to dozens of decent restaurants within a block or two walk. There's also bartell drug store, CVS and a metropolitan market a block away or less. Also a Caffe Ladro just beneath your hotel. Parking is expensive and a real pain here though, as in much of Seattle. I don't believe there is any elevator, so request your room accordingly if trucking luggage up stairs is an issue. Edited February 25, 2019 by CanWeGoYet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted February 25, 2019 #16 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Have you looked at the hotels by the airport? Alot less expensive and decent public transit to downtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertoaster Posted February 27, 2019 #17 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I just booked the Hampton Inn at 28th street near Sea Tac for a May cruise. It was $100 less than similar downtown hotels. Rated very highly on trip advisor and includes breakfast and parking. I rented a car for a bit over $50 for our morning trip to the pier. Alamo has downtown drop off with free shuttle to the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger belle Posted February 28, 2019 Author #18 Share Posted February 28, 2019 On 2/25/2019 at 12:57 AM, CanWeGoYet? said: I haven't stayed here since I live in Seattle. But I drive by it frequently, I live on Queen Anne. I've had cruise friends who've stayed there and seemed to like it. The location is convenient to dozens of decent restaurants within a block or two walk. There's also bartell drug store, CVS and a metropolitan market a block away or less. Also a Caffe Ladro just beneath your hotel. Parking is expensive and a real pain here though, as in much of Seattle. I don't believe there is any elevator, so request your room accordingly if trucking luggage up stairs is an issue. thank you very very much for the elevator warning...I had checked for a/c but didn't even think of asking about an elevator...I just now called and requested ground floor rooms...the reservation clerk seemed to think there wouldn't be a problem...again thanks much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanWeGoYet? Posted March 1, 2019 #19 Share Posted March 1, 2019 You are so welcome Theresa. I hope you have a great time in Seattle before your cruise. I know lots of folks like the airport hotels, but you aren't going to get a feel for being Seattle in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted March 2, 2019 #20 Share Posted March 2, 2019 On 2/28/2019 at 7:09 PM, CanWeGoYet? said: You are so welcome Theresa. I hope you have a great time in Seattle before your cruise. I know lots of folks like the airport hotels, but you aren't going to get a feel for being Seattle in that area. For me it's not because I necessarily like the airport hotels, it's a matter of affordability. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted March 3, 2019 #21 Share Posted March 3, 2019 On 2/28/2019 at 7:09 PM, CanWeGoYet? said: You are so welcome Theresa. I hope you have a great time in Seattle before your cruise. I know lots of folks like the airport hotels, but you aren't going to get a feel for being Seattle in that area. If you are planning on exploring Seattle, definitely get a hotel in the downtown area (or even near the Space Needle where they are a bit more affordable plus you have quick and inexpensive access via the monorail to downtown), On our next cruise we are coming in the evening before (late) and going right to the ship the next morning, so we will just stay in the more affordable airport area. Likely will take a shuttle to the pier the next morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanWeGoYet? Posted March 4, 2019 #22 Share Posted March 4, 2019 On 3/2/2019 at 11:02 AM, Roz said: For me it's not because I necessarily like the airport hotels, it's a matter of affordability. Roz I get it. Sometimes I book an airport hotel for that same reason if I'm flying to Miami for a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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