Hotels on Lake Union, Washington

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Seattle is a major city on the West Coast that is only 100 miles from the Canadian border. Seattle is famous for its music scene. The city is credited as the birthplace of "grunge" music and was the starting point for such rock bands as Nirvana, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam. Seattle is home to several professional sports teams and is the most common major city travelers heading to Alaska have to stop in to make their final connection. There are many hotels in Seattle, including several on Lake Union.

Lake Union Silver Cloud Inn

The Lake Union Silver Cloud Inn is on the south side of Lake Union, and many of the rooms have an unobstructed view of the lake itself. This hotel is also only two miles from downtown Seattle. Room amenities include 42-inch plasma TVs, microwaves, refrigerators, work desks, sofas and free Wi-Fi Internet. There is also an indoor swimming pool and fitness center available. Breakfasts are complimentary, as well.

Silver Cloud Inn Lake Union
1150 Fairview Ave. North
Seattle, WA 98109
206-447-9500
silvercloud.com

Courtyard Seattle Downtown: A Lake Union Hotel

The Courtyard Seattle Downtown is on the western side of Lake Union and only a few blocks from points of interest, such as the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center and Memorial Stadium. The Monorail is within walking distance, as well. Basic room amenities include work desk, ergonomic chair, pullout sofa, coffee maker and free high-speed Wi-Fi Internet. Rooms with a mini-fridge are available upon request. A free copy of "USA Today" is available from the lobby.

Courtyard Seattle Downtown
925 Westlake Ave. North
Seattle, WA 98109
206-213-0100
marriott.com

Residence Inn Seattle Lake Union

The Residence Inn Seattle Lake Union is on Lake Union and offers a variety of options in suites. From a studio suite to several two-bedroom suites, there are many options for visitors to choose from. All suites have separate sleeping, living and dining spaces. While amenities differ depending on suite type, all of these choices have basic amenities like air conditioner, hair dryer, sofa, chair, writing desk, clock radio, coffee maker and fully equipped kitchens. Grocery service is available. Both wired and wireless Internet are available free of charge.

Residence Inn Seattle Lake Union
800 Fairview Ave. North
Seattle, WA 98109-4412
206-624-6000
marriott.com

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Article Written By Monty Dayton

Monty Dayton is a professional freelance writer who has worked for the ACLU, Touchstone Publishing LLC, the University of Alaska, Fairbanks and many other employers. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from the University of Alaska and loves writing about travel, the outdoors and health topics.

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