tompalm
TUG Member
We are putting together a reunion for a bunch of Navy guys from my first squadron and trying to find the best place to stay in Seattle for $200 a night or less. A few questions I have are:
1. What is the best hotel in the downtown area. It looks like the Double Tree Artic Club, Marriott Courtyard, and Hilton Garden Inn are close to the Light Rail and will fit the budget. Which are those do you recommend, or there any others?
2. Is the Light Rail the best way to get from the airport to the hotels above? Can you catch the rail right inside the airport terminal, how much does it cost and how often does it run?
3. What would be the best activity for one day or maybe two days if time permits? Is Seattle Center worth a look? How about a visit to the Microsoft Visitors Center or a bus tour of Seattle. Most people have probably walked the waterfront, seen the aquarium, Pikes Market.... So looking for other ideas.
4. What might be a good restaurant for a group of 40-50 people that is close to 3rd Ave, or the Double Tree. Last time we had over 100 people, but I don't think that many will show this time.
We are looking at arriving on a Friday and catching an Alaska Cruise on Princess on a Sunday during May 2016. Would it be best for each couple to catch their own cab up to pier 66 for boarding the ship, or is there a better way to transport a group.
1. What is the best hotel in the downtown area. It looks like the Double Tree Artic Club, Marriott Courtyard, and Hilton Garden Inn are close to the Light Rail and will fit the budget. Which are those do you recommend, or there any others?
2. Is the Light Rail the best way to get from the airport to the hotels above? Can you catch the rail right inside the airport terminal, how much does it cost and how often does it run?
3. What would be the best activity for one day or maybe two days if time permits? Is Seattle Center worth a look? How about a visit to the Microsoft Visitors Center or a bus tour of Seattle. Most people have probably walked the waterfront, seen the aquarium, Pikes Market.... So looking for other ideas.
4. What might be a good restaurant for a group of 40-50 people that is close to 3rd Ave, or the Double Tree. Last time we had over 100 people, but I don't think that many will show this time.
We are looking at arriving on a Friday and catching an Alaska Cruise on Princess on a Sunday during May 2016. Would it be best for each couple to catch their own cab up to pier 66 for boarding the ship, or is there a better way to transport a group.