Seattle Hotels
Seattle, a beautiful coastal city and seaport in western Washington, is less than 100 miles south of the U.S.-Canadian border. Seattle is known as the “Gateway to Alaska” to the wealth of travelers that make it their origin city on the way to “The Last Frontier.” Others refer to the state as “Rain City,” a nickname that reminds travelers that an essential item to bring to Seattle is an umbrella. Nonetheless, in rain or shine, Seattle's city of neighborhoods boast a variety of eclectic activities, from farmer's markets, street fairs, parades, and more.Seattle also offers a myriad of popular attractions like Space Needle, Pioneer Square, and Volunteer Park. Seward Park is in Lake Washington, Lincoln Park is in West Seattle, and Discovery Park is in Magnolia – three spots popular on many travelers' itineraries. Visitors to North, Central, and South Seattle enjoy still more parks, gardens, museums, and other attractions.
Sports enthusiasts find no shortage of entertainment in this exciting city. Seattle is home to popular professional sports teams, including NBA's Supersonics, NFL's Seahawks, and NBA's Mariners. Music and theater buffs revel in the Seattle Opera, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and the famed Moore Theatre. Seattle is regarded as the home of grunge music, giving us Nirvana and Pearl Jam. The city is also home to Jimi Hendrix, Kenny G, and the Dave Matthews Band. Bill Gates also makes his home in this energetic and diverse city.







