Seattle, WA then an Alaskan Cruise

[SoCal2NYC]

End of June-1st Week of July I am going on another Alaskan Inner Passage Cruise.

It leaves from Seattle on a Sunday and I'll have to fly over from New York.
I could get out Friday evening; but, most likely I'll fly Sat morning and spend 1 day/night in Seattle.

What's the best area/hotel to stay in that will still make it relatively easy for me to get to the dock on Sunday afternoon; but, still centralized to get around on Sat night?

 

[Mark from Plano]

I have no idea as to the question you asked, but am curious which cruise line you're taking.

My wife has been on an Inside Passage cruise and is on me to go.

 

[LesterSnodgrass]

Marriot Waterfront and the Edgewater are actually on the waterfront, but north of the ferry terminals. I think the cruise ships dock even further south, but I am only guessing.

Seattle is a small city -- you could stay just about anywhere.

Try the Hotel Max. Being a NY dweller, you won't mind the small rooms, and the style is very SoCal. They have contraceptives and individually wrapped pocket rockets in the rooms. Safety first!

Last year I stayed there for a month when I had a trial at the Federal Courthouse across the street, and they treated me like gold.

 

[SoCal2NYC]

I've only been on Princess Cruises (Mexico, Alaksa, Carribean) and it is up to my standards.
I went on the same cruise in 2000; but, I broke my ankle the second day on the boat and really didn't get to do much than eat and gain smypathy from EVERYONE on the boat as I was that poor kid who broke his leg.

 

[SoCal2NYC]

Originally Posted by LesterSnodgrass

They have contraceptives and individullay wrapped pocket rockets in the rooms. Safety first!


Ya hear that Eason?

 

[robin]

It's fairly easy to get around in downtown Seattle and to any of the piers by either on foot or by taxi (if you've got lots of bags). Most of the hotels have shuttle services as well.

As for hotels:

* The Edgewater Hotel is down on one of the piers, and is very close to where your cruise ship will be. The hotel itself is kind of meh if you're looking for something nice.
* My favorite hotels in the city are the Fairmont, Hotel 1000, and Alexis.

 

[SoCal2NYC]

I'd be looking more for something that will be easy enough for me to go out and get hammered on Sat night and get back to. I just meant don't reccomend me some nice resort spa hotel that is an hour outside of the city when I said easy enough to get to the cruise ships from.

 

[robin]

Originally Posted by LesterSnodgrass

I think the cruise ships dock even further south, but I am only guessing.
I don't remember which ones, but a few actually dock much further north now.

 

[robin]

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

I'd be looking more for something that will be easy enough for me to go out and get hammered on Sat night and get back to. I just meant don't reccomend me some nice resort spa hotel that is an hour outside of the city when I said easy enough to get to the cruise ships from.
Probably the Ace Hotel then, which is right in the middle of Belltown with all the bars and just uphill about 3 blocks from the piers. You'll want the deluxe room.

 

[LesterSnodgrass]

Originally Posted by robin

I don't remember which ones, but a few actually dock much further north now.

Like, Anacortes?

 

[SoCal2NYC]

Hotel 1000 looks nice, Alexis won't let me check in on that day, Fairmont looks too old like the Pierre.

Ace Hotel?
Robin stfu.

 

[robin]

Originally Posted by LesterSnodgrass

Like, Anacortes?
Not that far north. I meant only like .25-.5 miles.

Ace Hotel? Robin stfu.

I didn't even mention the alley behind it!

 

[SoCal2NYC]

Originally Posted by robin

I didn't even mention the alley behind it!

I'll buy you a drink; but, don't worry I won't ask you to show me your Schiesser Revivals.

 

[LabelKing]

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

Ya hear that Eason?

He just got his first suit--you shouldn't rip it.

 

[totally epic]

Don't worry, Socal will buy something much nicer for him.