Seattle, Washington
It doesn't always rain in Seattle!
- More about your Oliver Guide: Courtney Gerlich
- Trip type: Adult, City
- Activity level: easy
- Ideal length of trip: 4 Days
to & from
- Seeing that Alaska Airlines is the West Coast’s premier airline (they acquired Virgin America in 2016), there are lots of flights each day from most major airports.
- From Sea-Tac Airport it’s easy to get an Uber or there’s the Link Light Rail that runs from a platform past the parking garage to downtown, dropping you off under Nordstrom or you can go all the way to the University of Washington (more stops to come!).
- If you’re wanting to make some day trips to the mountains, then a car is a good idea…otherwise being on foot or by Uber is very doable. It’s even easy to ride the ferry to Bainbridge as a walk on.
Where to Stay
- Four Seasons – Downtown with a beautfiul view. The spa and restaurant are the best. Extra bonus – there’s Fran’s chocolate store in the lobby. (Fun Fact: President Obama had a Fran’s custom caramel sea salt chocolate with the presidential seal for every dinner guest at the white house!)
- Inn at the Market – Right above Pike Place – a classic Seattle stay
- The Thompson Hotel – New and super hip/trendy – the most LA Seattle will ever get- the Nest cocktail bar on the top is stunning – incredible views
- The Palladian – A Kimpton hotel
- Hotel Andra – Boutique hotel. Has the most amazing beds – Hastens – handmade in Sweden – best night sleep ever.