Seattle Marriott Waterfront

Seattle Marriott Waterfront is a mid-range hotel at 2100 Alaskan Way on the central waterfront of Seattle, Washington, overlooking Elliott Bay. The hotel stands near Pier 66 and the Bell Street Pier, close to the Olympic Sculpture Park to the north and the Seattle Aquarium, the Great Wheel and the ferry terminal to the south along the waterfront promenade. Pike Place Market is reachable on foot, though the climb from the waterfront is steep, and Belltown's restaurants lie just uphill. The location gives the property a maritime character, and many rooms face the bay, with views of passing ferries and, on clear days, the Olympic Mountains across Puget Sound. The hotel offers King and Queen rooms along with suites, and listed rates run from about $200 to $450 per night, with water-view rooms commanding a premium. An indoor pool and a fitness centre provide recreation, a restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, and the waterfront views are a feature of the public spaces. The service style is that of a full-service Marriott: professional, business-friendly and accommodating of families and cruise passengers, since the Bell Street cruise terminal is next door. This proximity makes the hotel popular on pre-cruise and post-cruise nights from spring through autumn, when rates rise and the property fills quickly. Visitors without a car can reach downtown by bus or by walking, though the hills can be demanding with luggage. The waterfront can be breezy and cool even in summer, so a light jacket is useful when walking the promenade. Overall, the Seattle Marriott Waterfront suits travellers who want bay views, a pool and quick access to the cruise terminal and the aquarium in Washington state's largest city.