While the city of Seattle may not be at the top of most conference planners’ lists for places to organize events, the city has a lot of companies based there, and consequently, the Seattle hotels in the centre of the city do tend to be aimed at a predominantly business travel market. They are appointed to a very high standard, and some offer very luxurious accommodation.
If you would prefer a lower standard of hotel in Seattle, and want somewhere that is great value for money to stay, then you can choose form a wide range of options. There are many great value budget hotels in Seattle that are ideal for anyone looking for a basic place to stay in Seattle that will act as a base for exploring the city, and offer comfortable and clean accommodation at night.
Popular brands of budget hotel in Seattle include properties from Holiday Inn, and Red Roof, but there are plenty of privately owned places to stay including plenty of cheap motels in the surrounding area.
Thanks to the beautiful mountain scenery, and number of ski resorts near Seattle, there are many winter sports hotels close to the city, and many offer an excellent base for exploring and hiking during the summer when their rates are much lower.
Of course, some people want to enjoy a luxurious place to stay in Seattle or the surrounding area, so there is plenty of choice at the top end of the market too, with Hilton and Sheraton both offering excellent hotels in the city that offer all the facilities that you would expect from a world class place to stay.
Many of Seattle’s best hotels offer all kinds of great amenities including indoor swimming pools, business centers with secretarial facilities and wireless internet connectivity, as well as smaller things like restaurants, bars and gymnasiums so that you don’t need to let your trip to the city interfere with your training plan.
One of the best areas to stay in Seattle is in the heart of the waterfront area close to the main nightlife and cultural areas of the city, and many of the hotels offer great views of both the skyline of the city and the coastline from their better rooms, and it is well worth booking a room on a higher floor in order to take advantage.