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Seattle
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Among the city’s most celebrated landmarks, this luxury hotel commands a great
location in downtown Seattle, within walking distance of the waterfront and Pike
Place Market. Built in the 1920s but fully refurbished in 2016, it strikes the right
balance between old-world glamour and contemporary luxury. The glamour is
most evident in the two-storey lobby, with its oak-carved panels, domed ceilings
and gilded chandeliers. More modern are the rooms, around half of which are
suites, complete with plush duvets and marble bathrooms with powerful rainfall
showers. Dining options range from modern brasserie The George to the oyster
bar Shuckers, while facilities include an indoor pool and hot tub, fitness centre,
salon and excellent day spa.
Seattle
Lotte Hotel Seattle
There are few cities in the world blessed with a
more beautiful setting than Seattle. Sitting at
the edge of picturesque Puget Sound, America’s
Emerald City is the gateway to the Pacific
Northwest and the spectacular landscapes of
Olympic, Mount Rainier and North Cascades
national parks, all of which lie within a few hours’
drive of the city. Several cruises to Alaska also start
from the Seattle waterfront, while a little offshore,
the gloriously scenic San Juan Islands offer some
of the best orca watching in the world, as well as
chances to spot seals, sea lions and porpoises.
Of course there’s plenty to explore in Seattle itself
too, not least the world famous Pike Place Market,
one of the oldest farmers’ markets in America; the
original Starbucks, which began in 1971 as a simple
hole-in-the-wall coffee shop before spawning a
caffeine revolution that spread around the world;
the iconic Space Needle, 605 feet high and home
to the world’s first and only revolving glass floor;
and the immersive Museum of Pop Culture, whose
detailed exhibits cover everything from musicians
and their instruments to science fiction, video
games and influential films.
This Philippe Starck-designed hotel occupies 16 floors of the flashy 44-floor F5
Tower in the heart of downtown Seattle, within walking distance of Pike Place
Market. Floor-to-ceiling windows with sprawling views of Elliott Bay make the
rooms feel even bigger than they are, while heavy marble bathrooms, light-wood
touches and splashes of colour add a sense of fun to the unquestionable stamp
of luxury. The 32 suites are particularly sleek and spacious; the Presidential
Suite even comes with its own baby grand piano. Charlotte Restaurant &
Lounge elevates the classic dishes of the Pacific Northwest using fresh, local
ingredients, while the spa and fitness centre offers a full slate of massages, facials,
aromatherapy treatments plus hair and makeup options.
Seattle
Thompson Seattle
Just a stone’s throw away from Pike Place Market, Thompson Seattle is ideally
located for making the most of the Emerald City. Stunning views of Puget Sound,
the Seattle Great Wheel, the dramatic city skyline and of ferries criss-crossing
Elliott Bay are on full display through floor-to-ceiling windows in the hotel’s
rooms, suites and residences, which also feature hardwood floors, sleek midcentury
furniture and luxurious rainfall showers. Rooftop bar The Nest serves
hand-crafted cocktails and small bites before views that stretch as far as the
Olympic Mountain Range, while signature restaurant Conversation Kitchen &
Bar champions the best produce of the Pacific Northwest, from freshly caught
fish to freshly foraged mushrooms.
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