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  1. didn't realize the name change but I had stayed at the Wyngate and was super impressed. Brkfst wasn't exciting but it was free and rooms were great. use seattleexpress.com for airport transport for hotel to pier and back to seatac.
  2. Seattle has an 'official' flat rate only from downtown hotel zone and pier 66 of $40. Many cabs have gone with the $60 flat rate from Pier 91. At seatac airport you can request either a metered or flat rate cab. Ask the taxi dispatcher what the rate is before getting in.
  3. you don't really gain anything by staying 'closer to pier 91'. If your not sightseeing then the airport can work. Hotels near the space needle are maybe 1 mile closer to P. 91 but not worth prioritizing over downtown. Hotels would include Mediterranean, Maxwell Hotel, and a few others including Fairfield. Nothing will be cheap. Plan on $250-450. Airport hotels lack amenties and dining for the most part. Shuttles can be arranged thru seattleexpress.com as an option look for hotels around Southcenter Mall, Tukwila for more choices in dining and shopping.
  4. I've been multiple times but for me Capilano is maybe a 90 minute stop while Grouse Mtn on a clear day has so many activities you could spend hrs, so for me that would be my choice. Both attractions have free shuttles from downtown and Canada Place so compare prices and activities and then decide.
  5. I just visited SF and actually stayed near the airport and had a great room at this hotel https://www.hilton.com/en/locations/usa/california/san-francisco/home2-suites/?WT.mc_id=zlada0ww1ht2psh3bng4advbpp5dkt6multibr7_153659588_1004635&gclid=da83124d9be91b4743ef760030a3062d&gclsrc=3p.ds&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Search|HT|World|USA_CA_San-Francisco|Exact|CPC|EN|API|EDGE&utm_term=home 2 near san francisco airport&utm_content=US|CA|South_San_Francisco|POI_San_Francisco_Airport|OK I know Fishermans Wharf isn't for everyone however for a tourist with ltd time it offers a lot. Shops dining and the hoho buses stop right there. The cruise dock is close to FW so for lots of people this makes a lot of sense. Overall the area has less homeless than even downtown SF and feels a lot safer. You would have to Uber there and there used to be multiple shuttles from SFO however the wharf is almost always the 'last stop' so if you don't mind a little 'tour' a shuttle can work out for you.
  6. Walking on Pine St is the easiest and no problems. 3rd Ave has slowly improved but crossing at Pine St would have no worries.
  7. Mt. Rainier is a nice day trip. Other suggestion would go to the Wine tasting rooms around Woodinville and then drive towards Snoqualmie Falls. If you don't want to drive then a few tours do this route Look at customizedtours.net or toursnorthwest.com
  8. tourism in Seattle has returned to 99% of what it was in 2019. Lots of people and much different than what you may have imagined. Police and new mayor have done a good job of cleaning things up. To me as a local I'd only avoid 3rd Ave near Pike and pine. 1st Ave and Pike, and some areas around pioneer square. Everything is relatively safe and using just a bit of street smarts will help you avoid problems. I can't really pin down a hotel that is in a terrible spot. Just use caution and sometime walking one block over will make a huge difference. Pine St vs PIKE ST. 4TH VS 3RD AVE.
  9. seattleexpress.com actually operates the mall shuttle and it's free
  10. while I enjoy the Musuem of Flight I wouldn't think it to be an 'all day's type event. A few hrs is always a good time and you can get walked around by a docent which will give you much more info. I believe they close pretty early around 5 pm. I would most likely Uber as it's south of downtown and you don't want to haul bags on a city bus.
  11. For customs it will speed things up if you download Mobile Passport ahead of time. That way you answer questions online and you go to exclusive kiosks at LAX and you'll avoid lots of other people and much shorter time to get thru customs. It's a free app https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/mobile-passport-control
  12. another option since this was written is Amtrak train will go from Bellingham to Vancouver. Train station is a short taxi from dock. Right now there is only a morning train but should have an evening train by summer. While you would need a taxi to get to train station in Bellingham its in a very cute area so lots to see and do. Quickshuttle logistically is going to be the easiest and would be ok from Bellingham but from SEattle are about the slowest option and never my 'first' choice. amtrak.com
  13. No hotel in dowtown Seattle will be 'inexpensive' during cruise season. Currently in non cruise times the Waterfront Marriott is $384 a night. I don't think that qualifies as 'inexpensive'
  14. if you look at seattleexpress.com you can see the hotel list there, however i know of no airport hotel that doesn't offer a shuttle to airport so your safe. Look at hotwire for their 'hot rate hotels' and see the rates.
  15. you can buy tix now on Amtrak.com. The word is they are trying to resume the 2nd train as well leaving Vanc in early evening. It is very reliable since it originates in Seattle mostly. Going north from Seattle i suggest business class since those cars goes thru customs first so it helps for that and getting a taxi.
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