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1 Residence Inn Seattle Lake Union from $99
more photos	800 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109 Guest Rating: 9.2 > see 267 guest reviews
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2 Silver Cloud Inn Lake Union from $99
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3 Residence Inn Seattle South/Tukwila from $83
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4 Alexis Hotel Seattle, A Kimpton Hotel from $165
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5 Marriott Seattle Waterfront from $139
more photos	2100 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121 Guest Rating: 9.0 > see 67 guest reviews
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6 Hyatt At Olive 8 from $135
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Grand Hyatt Seattle 4 Star

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721 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Guest Rating: 8.8

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Rooms	Service	Dining	Facil.	Cost
27	24	22	24	350

"Ask for a room facing Elliott Bay" at this "outstanding" Downtown high-rise where the "chic" quarters offer "stunning views" and "every modern detail you could possibly imagine", from "remote blinds" and iPod docks to "enormous bathrooms and tubs"; "while it's not cheap", the "pleasant and professional staff", "excellent location" (some say it's the "best in Seattle for shopping"), on-site spa and resident Ruth's Chris Steak House ease the pain.

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Hotel Monaco Seattle, A Kimpton Hotel 4 Star

from $165

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1101 4Th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Guest Rating: 8.8

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Rooms	Service	Dining	Facil.	Cost
22	22	19	18	349

"Staying here makes me happy" sigh those sold on the "funky" Kimpton style of this Downtown hotel, from the "pet-friendly" crimson-and-yellow rooms full of "quirky charm" ("love the in-room goldfish") to the "colorful", "airy" public spaces with "zany, mismatched" decor and eye-catching murals; regulars further relish the "free wine in the lobby each night" and a "can-do staff" that "treats you well, in a democratic kind of way."

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9 Homewood Suites By Hilton� Seattle-Downtown from $129
more photos	206 Western Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119 Guest Rating: 9.0 > see 106 guest reviews
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The Westin Seattle 4 Star

from $111

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1900 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Guest Rating: 8.5

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Rooms	Service	Dining	Facil.	Cost
23	20	17	20	399

This "circular", "sprawling" Downtown chaninster "in the center of everything" ("convenient to shopping and not far from other attractions") is a "dependable" "standby for business and leisure", touting "large", "updated" rooms (be sure to get one on a "higher floor" with a "view of the city") outfitted with Heavenly beds, "top-notch restaurants" and a "nice gym"; still, the disgruntled dis "tired" rooms in "need of a makeover."

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Our Picks for Seattle Restaurants

Cafe Campagne

1600 Post Alley, Seattle, WA - 98101
Tel: 206-728-2233

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Food	Decor	Service	Cost
25	21	21	$36

Tucked away on the Pike Place Market's vine-covered Post Alley, this "lovely" and less-pricey sister to Campagne (upstairs) is a "Paris throwback", serving "marvelous" country French bistro dishes like "sublime" brunchtime "oeufs en meurette" and seasonal cassoulet that's "to die for" at night; service is "warm, friendly" and authentically "slow", so "reserve a window seat" and be prepared to linger over a "great glass of wine."

Campagne

86 Pine St., Seattle, WA - 98101
Tel: 206-728-2800

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Food	Decor	Service	Cost
26	24	25	$55

At this "elegant" yet "unpretentious" "oasis" in the Pike Place Market, chef Daisley Gordon doles out "heavenly" country French cuisine accompanied by a "sophisticated but quirky wine list"; the "magnifique" interior (white tablecloths, a snazzy bar) has a "great view" of the market, though regulars recommend dining alfresco on the patio; the service combines "American warmth" with "European attention" to detail, and as for the pricey tab, "ooh-la-la."

Canlis

2576 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle, WA - 98109
Tel: 206-283-3313

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Food	Decor	Service	Cost
27	27	27	$71

"Spoil yourself" royally at this old-schooler that's been the city's "gold-standard" "special-event restaurant" for almost 60 years; the "world-class" Pacific NW food and wine are matched by "million-dollar" Lake Union views from a "chic", and some say "formal", mid-century modern room, and by the "gracious" "how-did-they-know" service that borders on magic; so leave your worries at home, but don't forget to "bring your platinum card"; N.B. chef Jason Franey (ex NYC's Eleven Madison Park) took over post-Survey.

Dahlia Lounge

2001 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA - 98121
Tel: 206-682-4142

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Food	Decor	Service	Cost
25	24	23	$48

Tom Douglas' pricey flagship may be "not as exciting as it once was", but it remains an über-popular "perennial favorite" proffering "delightful" Pacific NW cuisine that riffs on Asian flavors, capped off by the "world's best coconut cream pie" (available to go at Douglas' bakery next door); there's "lots of space" between tables in the "whimsical", "gorgeous" Downtown room, so settle in for a "comfortable sit-down meal" served by a "thoughtful" staff.

Daniel's Broiler

200 Lake Washington Blvd., Seattle, WA - 98122
Tel: 206-329-4191

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Food	Decor	Service	Cost
25	23	24	$58

Replete with "stylish" steakhouse ambiance, "phenomenal" views and "accommodating" service, this beefy trio sates with "big, juicy" prime cuts and fresh seafood; "expense-account" prices mean it's a "great place" for "business" dinners or "more formal nights out" – though un-millionaires can get a bargain at happy hour by "making a dinner" out of the "well-priced" apps.

Daniel's Broiler

809 Fairview Pl. N., Seattle, WA - 98109
Tel: 206-621-8262

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Food	Decor	Service	Cost
25	23	24	$58

El Gaucho

2505 First Ave., Seattle, WA - 98121
Tel: 206-728-1337

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Food	Decor	Service	Cost
25	24	26	$65

"It doesn't get better" than these "dark", "swanky" "supper clubs" with "impeccably cooked" steaks that "melt in your mouth" and "old-school" "flambé kebabs and desserts"; the waiters are "beyond extraordinary", whether serving "business" tycoons in Tacoma, or the financiers and local hotties who fill up the mink-upholstered booths in Belltown – just know that the "fun" is so "expensive" some recommend "taking out a loan" before you come; N.B. a Bellevue outpost is set to open in November '08.

Etta's Seafood

2020 Western Ave., Seattle, WA - 98121
Tel: 206-443-6000

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Food	Decor	Service	Cost
24	19	22	$39

Owner Tom Douglas is an Iron Chef winner, so it's no wonder "tourists flock" to his flashy fish spot by the Pike Place Market for "terrific" midpriced Pacific NW seafood – including crab cakes that even locals laud as "disks of crustacean heaven"; the room swims with "elegance", stylish "Seattle funk" and "enthusiastic" service.

Flying Fish

2234 First Ave., Seattle, WA - 98121
Tel: 206-728-8595

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Food	Decor	Service	Cost
25	21	22	$44

This "posh" Asian seafood "institution" soars thanks to chef-owner Chris Keff's "fabulous" fish "creations" served by a "well-informed" staff; "lively" crowds of beautiful people fill up the "bright, airy" room where, in summer, the garage-door facade flips open to turn the space alfresco; P.S. while the main dining room can be "very noisy", the "mezzanine is more conducive to conversation."

JaK's Grill

3701 NE 45th St., Seattle, WA - 98105
Tel: 206-985-8545

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Food	Decor	Service	Cost
26	17	23	$38

This "outstanding" neighborhood trio – proffering "superb" corn-fed Nebraska beef in "dark", "noisy" settings – "competes with the big steakhouses at half the price"; its "friendly" staff "really knows the food and wine", just be aware that the "no-reservations policy" means "long" waits for a table.

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Our Picks for Seattle Attractions

Chittenden Locks

3015 54th St. NW, Seattle, WA - 98107
Tel: 206-783-7059

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24	16	15	$0

Five miles from Downtown, these Ballard water locks are a "fascinating" place to "spend an afternoon or have a picnic", "spreading a blanket" and "watching science trick Mother Nature" by lifting "boats of all sizes" between Puget Sound and the Lake Washington Ship Canal; the most compelling time to visit is June–November, when adult "salmon are running" like the "bulls in Pamplona", swimming up a 21-step ladder to head back to their spawning grounds.

Experience Music Project

325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle, WA - 98109
Tel: 206-367-5483

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25	25	22	M

"Wannabe rock stars and serious fans" get their groove on at this "detail-oriented" Seattle Center tribute to American popular music, including jazz, rock and blues; a high-tech Sound Lab where visitors can let loose on musical instruments is the top draw, but there are also "excellent" exhibits and "tons of memorabilia"; the only discordant note: some find Frank Gehry's building a "psychedelic" "masterpiece", while others opine it's just plain "ugly."

Monorail

From Seattle Ctr. to Westlake Ctr., along Fifth Ave., Seattle, WA
Tel: 206-905-2600

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"See the city from a different vantage point" "high above the streets" on this "cute" "holdover" from the 1962 World's Fair that transports riders on a "quiet", "zippy trip" between the Space Needle and Downtown, zooming right through the Frank Gehry–designed Experience Music Project; nevertheless, seen-it-alls say the one-mile, two-minute jaunt is a "short ride to nowhere" and claim it's "nothing to get excited about."

Museum of Flight

9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle, WA - 98108
Tel: 206-764-5720

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Appeal	Facilities	Service	Cost
26	24	22	M

"If air travel has lost its romance, get it back" at this museum near King County Airport, where a "glorious glass-walled" gallery houses a collection of "modern and vintage aircraft" ranked by some as "on a par with the Smithsonian's"; it's so "cool" you'll want to "plan several hours" to visit Boeing's original 1909 plant, "tour a Concorde", "sit in a couple of cockpits" or try one of the "fun flight simulators"; N.B. free from 5–9 PM on the first Thursday of each month.

Pacific Science Center

200 Second Ave. N., Seattle, WA - 98109
Tel: 206-443-2001

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25	24	23	M

Inquisitive minds "recommend this attraction to anyone who loves science and even those who don't" because they're sure to have "fun" at this "ever-changing" "field trip" near the Space Needle; "give yourself a full day", as it's packed with "don't-miss" IMAX movies, "fabulous interactive displays" and "laser fantasy shows", plus a planetarium, an "amazing butterfly atrium" and an insect village; N.B. there are weather-protected tables for brown-baggers.

Pike Place Market

From First Ave. to Western Ave., Pike St. to Virginia St., Seattle, WA
Tel: 206-682-7453

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Appeal	Facilities	Service	Cost
26	19	20	$0

On the scene since 1907, this "quintessential" open-air market – a "Seattle landmark" – boasts "gorgeous flowers", "quirky little stores" (including the first Starbucks), craft tables, "salmon-tossing" fishmongers, regional produce merchants and a "variety of fun foods to sample"; "summer street performers" and "magnificent bay views" add to the experience, so "if you can't find something you want here, it's time to go home."

Safeco Field

1250 First Ave. S., Seattle, WA - 98104
Tel: 206-346-4001

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Home to the Mariners since 1999, this "sparkling", "state-of-the-art" stadium just south of Downtown boasts a "brilliant design", "wonderful city views" and a Puget Sound backdrop; some consider it the "most fan-friendly ballpark in the country" thanks to "a wide selection of delicious food" and drink, "bathrooms everywhere" and "excellent sight lines" – there's "not a bad seat in the house"; P.S. "best of all", the "sliding roof guarantees" "no rainouts."

Seattle Aquarium

1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA - 98101
Tel: 206-386-4320

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Appeal	Facilities	Service	Cost
24	21	22	M

"View the world of the sea without showbizlike" fanfare at this oceanic attraction near Pike Place Market that some say is "perhaps the best aquarium on the West Coast" ("after the one in Monterey, CA") thanks to "easy-to-view" tanks, a "hands-on tidal pool exhibit" and an "indoor-outdoor" layout that's "good for any weather"; still, critics counter it "could be better" for such a "fish-dependent city"; P.S. "get a combo ticket" for the next-door IMAX theater.

Space Needle

400 Broad St., Seattle, WA - 98125
Tel: 206-905-2100

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Appeal	Facilities	Service	Cost
23	21	19	M

"What's a trip to Seattle without a visit" to this "leftover from the 1962 World's Fair"? – now a local "landmark", it affords "jaw-dropping vistas" (on "clear days") of both the city and the "Washington peaks in the distance" from its observation deck as well as a "pricey" rotating restaurant, located some 500 feet off the ground; if some wallet-watchers feel it's an "overpriced" "tourist trap", the majority maintains it's a "must-see" attraction.

Woodland Park Zoo

701 N. 50th St., Seattle, WA - 98103
Tel: 206-684-4800

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26	24	22	I

"If I were an animal, this is where I'd want to live" say those impressed by the "top-notch", "realistic habitats" at this "gem of a zoo" about a mile from Downtown; the "nicely laid-out" property is expansive, and thus "never feels crowded" – just "bring your walking shoes" to track down all the sights, including the enclosure "where butterflies flit around" or "Hansa the elephant, who's a delight to watch"; in addition, there are events like "decently priced concerts in summer."

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Our Picks for Seattle Nightlife

Baltic Room

1207 Pine St., Seattle, WA - 98101
Tel: 206-625-4444

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Reminiscent of a 1940s lounge in Manhattan or London with its cherry-paneled bar and walls, Lucite tables and mohair booths, this Capitol Hill nightclub is very much 21st century with its fiber-optic firmament, state-of-the-art sound system and DJs spinning indie rock, hip-hop and more; people-watchers can check out the action on the dance floor from the mezzanine.

Frontier Room

2203 First Ave., Seattle, WA - 98121
Tel: 206-956-7427

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Once a sleepy tavern known for cheap stiff drinks and quiet bartenders, this Belltown stalwart was reincarnated into a hip scene with a full Southern-BBQ menu and contemporary Western chic decor, so the only boots you'll see here may be spendy stilettos; the sidewalk patio is a fine spot for people-watching; the staff hands out blankets when the mercury dips.

Showbox, The

1426 First Ave., Seattle, WA - 98101
Tel: 206-628-3151

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Originally a swanky cabaret when it first opened in 1939, this venerable venue in Downtown has been a stage for the likes of Al Jolson, Duke Ellington, the Ramones, the Police and Pearl Jam; today the spacious, no-frills club, one of the biggest in town, puts on rock, hip-hop and alternative national acts ranging from David Byrne to Snoop Dogg.

Triple Door, The

216 Union St., Seattle, WA - 98101
Tel: 206-838-4333

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This snazzy Downtown music club consists of three parts: the Mainstage, an intimate performance space in the former site of the old Embassy Theatre, where national jazz acts play constantly and dinner theater service is provided by the wildly popular Wild Ginger restaurant; the Musicquarium, a side bar that books its own jazz acts, where patrons can watch tropical fish keep the beat in a 1,900-gallon aquarium that covers one wall; and sleek, glass-enclosed private suites with individual sound systems.

Zig Zag Cafe

1501 Western Ave., Seattle, WA - 98101
Tel: 206-625-1146

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Master mixologist Murray Stenson wows cocktail connoisseurs with his craft at this inviting, amber-lit lounge in Downtown, where the bar is built so that nothing is more than three steps away from the bartender; in the summer you can take one of his creations out on the patio, and if you go back a second time, don't be surprised if he remembers not only your name, but where you sat.

6 BluWater Bistro
1001 Fairview Ave. N., Seattle, WA - 98109 Tel: 206-447-0769 Rate It! \| Write a Review \| Share a Photo more info »

7 Boka
1010 First Ave., Seattle, WA - 98104 Tel: 206-357-9000 Rate It! \| Write a Review \| Share a Photo more info »

8 Bookstore, The
1009 First Ave., Seattle, WA - 98104 Tel: 206-382-1506 Rate It! \| Write a Review \| Share a Photo more info »

9 Can Can
94 Pike St., Seattle, WA - 98101 Tel: 206-652-0832 Rate It! \| Write a Review \| Share a Photo more info »

10 Century Ballroom
915 Pine St. E., Seattle, WA - 98122 Tel: 206-324-7263 Rate It! \| Write a Review \| Share a Photo more info »

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