Seattle, WA Grand Hyatt Seattle.

There are lots of great hotels to choose from in downtown Seattle, including the Alexis, the Grand Hyatt, the W Seattle, the Four Seasons Olympic, Hotel Monaco, the Sheraton, the Hilton, the Renaissance Seattle, the Crowne Plaza, and the Westin.

When you think of Seattle, it's common to think of the Space Needle. If you've ever wondered what the view looks like from the Observation Deck, just take a look at the QTVR panorama below.

One of the most popular downtown is the Pike Place Market, where locals and tourists alike all go to get fresh fish, fresh produce, fresh flowers, and just about anything else you can think of. Words don't really describe the market very well, the quantity and quality of food you can buy is truly exceptional. You can stay right at here at the Inn At The Market. The original Starbucks Coffee shop is just across the street from the market.

Seattle's waterfront offers numerous attractions including the Seattle Aquarium, and dozens of cruise and ferry boats. You can stay right down at the waterfront at the Edgewater Hotel, the Inn at Harbor Steps, and at the Marriott Waterfront.

A short distance south of the market and most of the big downtown buildings, you'll find the Seattle Art Museum, Pioneer Square, Seahawks Stadium, and Safeco Field. Buses are free in the downtown area, so it's easy to get around. The building at the right is the Smith Tower, and the pano above shows you the view from the observation deck on the 35th floor, where you can look right down into Seahawks Stadium, or down at the waterfront.

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