Seattle Luxury Hotels & Destination
Seattle, WA
There is a reason why, in the past decades, Seattle has become one of the premier luxury hotel vacation destinations in the nation. Seattle has it all; arts and culture that rival the biggest cities in the world, a fresh and unique cuisine outlook, and of course, that famous Pacific Northwest Spirit: easy going, laid back, but all with a careful eye on style. Seattle brings in luxury hotel guests in droves: the combination of elegance and simplicity that comprises the Seattle luxury hotel scene is unmatched. You will discover on your Seattle luxury hotel vacation that Seattle is refreshingly unfussy and unpretentious; but luxury hotel guests will still find themselves pampered and within easy access to every amenity they could want. Small, elegant and always first-class, Seattle luxury hotels are among some of the best in the nation. And as you venture out into the busy, friendly city, you will be glad to return to the small and elegant simplicity of your Seattle luxury hotel, where sophistication always rules the day.
Out and About in Seattle
Despite its reputation for gray and gloomy days, many of the best cultural offerings in Seattle take place outside. Bring an umbrella and take to the Seattle streets—this is the best way to get a feel for this elegant luxury hotel vacation destination. Pike Place Market, in Belltown, is a great Seattle stop whether this is your first Seattle luxury hotel vacation or your fiftieth. Called the Soul of Seattle, this is the home of the first Starbucks, and has grown from a farmers market into an artistic, historic district with street performers, artists and unique goods. Seattle Center is another stop for Seattle luxury hotel guests: this place is certainly touristy, but if you go early to avoid the crowds you will enjoy the offerings. The biggest draw in Seattle Center is the Space Needle, but luxury hotel guests might think it too kitschy: this would be a mistake, because a trip up the Space Needle is a wonderful way to see the beautiful Seattle landscape and there is a well renowned, revolving restaurant perched on top. The Seattle Aquarium offers a big dose of education and culture on your Seattle luxury hotel vacation. It is worth a visit on your luxury hotel vacation simply because of its well earned status as one of the top aquariums in the United States. For a dose of history, Pioneer Square is a great living history museum to visit on your luxury hotel vacation; a National Historic District within downtown, Pioneer Square has historic buildings and lots of interesting places to shop and dine. If you continue to be interested in history on your Seattle luxury hotel vacation, then also make the time to visit Klondike National Historical Park on your luxury hotel vacation, which tells the story of the role of Seattle in the Gold Rush.
Seattle Museums
Luxury hotel guests are often discriminating in their choice of museum; often well traveled and well versed among some of the finest museums in the world, luxury hotel guests just know a good museum when they see one. Seattle will not disappoint even the most selective of museum visitor; art museums, history museums and specialty museums abound in Seattle, and all are wonderful places to spend time on a luxury hotel vacation. The Seattle Art Museum should easily be your first museum stop on your luxury hotel vacation: you will be greeted outside by a 48 foot tall animated steep sculpture called Hammering Man, built to honor workers. This is only the first of many surprises you will discover inside this world class museum on your Seattle luxury hotel vacation. Sister museums to the SAM, and definitely worth time on your Seattle luxury hotel vacation is the Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park and the Olympic Sculpture Park. The latter is especially wonderful: located in a waterfront park that gives luxury hotel guests an eyeful of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, the art, surrounding scenery and general quiet, small beauty of the place will take your breath away. The University District in Seattle is another great place to go for museum haunting on your luxury hotel vacation: the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture has dinosaur fossils and Northwest Native Art, while the Henry Art Gallery is the first art museum in the state. To visit a living plant museum on your Seattle luxury hotel vacation, take in an eyeful of natural beauty at the Washington Park Arboretum, which has an authentic Japanese teahouse.
Seattle Neighborhoods
Like most youthful, energetic luxury hotel destinations, Seattle is comprised of different neighborhoods, all of which have a different vibe that is fun to discover. Downtown is the heart of Seattle, and many restaurants, nightclubs and shopping can be found here. But do not let your Seattle luxury hotel vacation slip away without spending time exploring the outer Seattle neighborhoods. Belltown, for example, is trendy and chic, perfect for luxury hotel guests. Often compared to the Upper West Side in Manhattan, Belltown is where the young and hip go to play. The Virginia Inn is a particularly great spot for luxury hotel guests—the hottest art bar in the city, local artists are displayed in revolving exhibitions. Capitol Hill is another popular Seattle neighborhood to visit on your luxury hotel vacation: funky and edgy, Capitol Hill is where you are most likely to spot a Mohawk or multiple body piercings. Broadway is a great street to head to for ethnic restaurants. One of the best ways to spend time in Capitol Hill on a luxury hotel vacation is to visit the Egyptian, a vintage movie house. For luxury hotel guests who love music, Capitol Hill is also home to St. Mark Episcopal Cathedral, which is known for its fantastic Flentrop Organ. Other neighborhoods to visit on a Seattle luxury hotel vacation include: Fremont, an artistic area; University District, home to the lovely University of Washington campus; and Ballard, which has a Scandinavian feel and is home to Ballard Avenue, where ethnic cafes and lively music clubs line up in rows. A highlight in Ballard is the Nordic Heritage Museum, which is small but fascinating. There is also a small botanical garden at the west end that is great for a peaceful stroll on your Seattle luxury hotel vacation.
Seattle Performing Arts
Sharing beauty and surprises are the hallmarks of the Seattle performing art scene. Luxury hotel guests who find some of the city of Seattle to be young and edgy might be pleasantly surprised to find that the performing art scene in Seattle is elegant and lovely. Start your tour of the Seattle performing arts scene on your luxury hotel vacation by attending a performance of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, which plays at the beautiful Benaroya Hall and whose Grand Lobby offers stunning views of the city skyline. Benaroya Hall has an impressive private art collection for luxury hotel guests to peruse, as well. The Pacific Northwest Ballet is equally as sophisticated and urbane: considered one of the finest ballet companies in the United States, many famous dancers perform with the PNB. As far as theater goes, you might expect that Seattle is flush with fringe theater companies and grass roots theater organizations: you would not be wrong. The permissive, youthful nature of Seattle encourages these small companies to flourish. For a larger, more traditional theater experience on your luxury hotel vacation, the 5th Avenue Theater has been offering magnificent live performances of acclaimed shows since 1926. The theater is sumptuous and lovely. More edgy theater can be found on your luxury hotel vacation at the Seattle Repertory Theater, which is among the largest regional theaters in the country. The SRT also produces classic comedies and Broadway hits in their extensive lineup of productions.
Visit Seattle
Seattle is one of those amazing luxury hotel vacation destinations that have something for everyone. The edginess and youthfulness of the city do not detract from the luxury and simplicity of its finer parts; in fact, the whole city works together as an organic whole to become a sophisticated, urbane setting that luxury hotel guests love. Seattle is one of the most popular cities in the country to live, play and stay. The luxury hotel scene is one of the finest in the country, mostly because they take advantage of this busy, vibrant landscape. Plan a Seattle luxury hotel vacation today and you will discover a whole new world.
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