Two years ago I stayed at the
Red Lion Hotel Seattle Airport for the first time. A spacious room, friendly service, and numerous amenities made for a great stay.
Last month our family went back to the
Red Lion Hotel Seattle Airport, where we began and ended our road trip through the Pacific Northwest with two one-night stays.
We were pleased that everything about our stays this time-around was once again great.
As soon as I entered the lobby upon our arrival, I sought out the chalkboard which lists staff favorites and recommendations. I am so happy they are still using this chalkboard - I think it's such a cool idea!
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| Love this chalkboard! |
After receiving our rooms keys we walked through the lobby, which still looks great after it's facelift from a little over 2 years ago.
We opened up the door to a Standard Two Queen Beds Room, that was very spacious, with a work desk and chair, television, mini refrigerator, and microwave.
I liked how the sink/vanity was separate from the shower.
The walls are quite thin, as we could hear our neighbors each stay, so if you're a light sleeper, be sure to bring earplugs. And if you find yourself in the unfortunate circumstance like we did during our first overnighter, in which our neighbors were talking loudly and laughing hysterically way past midnight with much disregard for any other guests, simply give the front desk a call, and they will make sure the noise stops.
Once we were able to fall asleep, we slept comfortably on the plush pillow top beds, and in the morning we'd wake up to pretty views of Bow Lake.
If you're hungry, Gregory's Bar & Grill is right next door (you can read my review
here - it's the perfect spot to fuel up on breakfast), or Cafe2Go is right in the lobby for quick grab-and-go-snacks and drinks. There are also numerous eateries within walking distance.
The Red Lion Hotel Seattle Airport also offers a free 24-hour airport shuttle, a business center, free Wi-Fi, and more!
Whether you need a place to stay for one night or several in the Seattle area, the Red Lion Hotel Seattle Airport is convenient and ideal!
Red Lion Hotel Seattle Airport
18220 International Blvd
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 246-5535
Thank you to Red Lion Hotel Seattle Airport for hosting our stay. Gratuities were paid on our own.
If you love coffee and even if you don't, be sure to visit the Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room. It is like no other Starbucks. Starbucks reused the historic and former Packard Seattle auto showroom on Capitol Hill and transformed it to house its new roasting facility, café, Serious Pie restaurant, and retail store.
The retail store is great and offers items unique to the roastery. You can purchase rare and award winning coffee beans as well as all your favorites.
In the same space is the café area where you can get your delicious baked goods and coffees while taking in the sights of the large storage silos and other coffee machinery. Downstairs you will find a second coffee bar and open seating where you can share a table and enjoy a coffee or an espresso flight. A private room available for rent is also located downstairs.
There is a large unisex bathroom on site with an attendant to guide and ensure you that you are not in the wrong place.
My friends and I spent hours here enjoying our coffees and shopping. We then had some Serious Pie for lunch. Nice place to chill and relax. Time was well spent here.