Pre and Post Alaska Cruise Hotels in Seattle WA

Hip, Best Places to Stay – Smith Cove Pier 91 and Bell St Pier 66

May 22, 2009 Christina Gregoire

There are several hotels in Seattle with pre and post Alaska cruise packages. The best places to stay are by Bell Street Pier 66, not by Smith Cove Pier 91.

Seattle is a fabulous city to explore. There are several luxury boutique hotels in Seattle with pre and post Alaska cruise packages. The city has great boutique hotels near the Bell Street Cruise Terminal Pier 66. However, there are no hotels (at all) by the new cruise terminal at Smith Cove Pier 91. So, stay in Downtown Seattle. This city is one of the best places around. Seattle is not too big, not too small, but just right. There are great restaurants and hip, fun things to do in Seatown.

The Edgewater Hotel, Next to, Not Just Near Bell Street Terminal Pier 66

This is the hotel where the Beatles stayed, in 1964. It’s actually right on the water, on a pier. Great location. Cool vibe. It is a glamorous rustic cabin style, and it might be the best boutique hotel in town. It has a fusion restaurant with cool decor. The Edgewater Hotel sits next to the original Seattle Bell Street Cruise Terminal. For a special occasion, splurge for the romantic waterfront and watch the ferries and sailboats in Elliot Bay. A complimentary shuttle goes within a 2 mile radius of the hotel during most of the day.

Cruise Package:

Breakfast for two
Cruise ship transfer to Bell Street Pier 66 or Smith Cove Pier 91.
City Side Rooms $261 plus
Waterside Rooms $321 plus

Hotel Max Seattle

Well, maybe Hotel Max is the coolest boutique hotel in Seattle. It’s artsy and amazing. Is this what it’s like to sleep in a museum with a contemporary groove? There are pillow and spiritual menus on the nightstand. It’s in trendy Belltown. It’s perfect.

Cruise Package:

Transportation to or from Bell Street Pier 66 terminal or Smith Cove Cruise Terminal Pier 91
$20 credit to Red Fin restaurant (Asian fusion).
$209

Cruise & Park - Transportation to Bell Street Pier 66 or Smith Cove Terminal Pier 91.
Parking for 7 nights.
$20 dining credit to Red Fin.
$259.

Hotel 1000 – Pre and Post Alaska Cruise Hotel in Seattle

This luxury Hotel is a high tech dream in a fabulous location. It’s close to the Seattle Waterfront, Pike Place Market, Benaroya Concert Hall, and Seattle Art Museum. It’s the perfect area for city folk (travelers not tourists) who might go up the Space Needle to take a few snaps, but then move on to more urbane pleasures. One review called it a “Zen Moment”.

Wind in Your Sails - Cruise Package:

Overnight digs for 2 in Luxe guestroom
Breakfast for 2 (BOKA - or room service)
Specialty cocktails for 2 at BOKA Kitchen + Bar (Vacation kick off.)
Trendy shopping tote for excursions
Round-trip transportation to & from cruise terminal - Bell Street Pier 66 or Smith Cove Pier 91
Concierge assistance using the Microsoft Surface for tailoring city explorations (Very hip and cool technology - must see.)
$364 - rates subject to availability.

Crowne Plaza Seattle Hotel

It’s an Upscale Business Hotel in a good location and has a complimentary breakfast. Some reviews say it’s fab, some are more picky. This hotel is not close to the Space Needle or Pike Place Market, but both places are easy to walk to. Crowne Plaza Seattle Hotel is in the business district, but anything in Downtown Seattle rocks.

Cruise Package:

Pre-cruise transfer to Pier 66 or Smith Cove Pier 91.
$179 to around $300.

These are the most hip, best places for pre and post Alaska cruise hotels in Seattle Washington. Some are walking distance to the Bell Street Terminal Pier 66. There are no hotels which are walking distance to Smith Cove Cruise Terminal, but the new terminal is not very far away from downtown.

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