advice for pre-cruise hotel in Seattle please

We are doing an Alaska cruise in early September from Seattle as a 40th anniversary present to ourselves. As we have never been within 2000 miles of Seattle before we have to arrive a few days early and see what life on the west coast is all about!

We like the idea of staying within walking distance of Pike Place Market and after much research decided to spring the extra money for Inn On The Market only to find out it was fully booked the dates we wanted - Sept 6th to 8th.

Any suggestions for a good mid-priced hotel in that area would be appreciated.

If you look on the West Coast Departures board, here:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=413

You will find Seattle covered more thoroughly, and several threads on Seattle hotels.

If you look on the West Coast Departures board, here:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=413

 

You will find Seattle covered more thoroughly, and several threads on Seattle hotels.

Many thanks - I just joined a couple of days ago and have been overwhelmed by the amount of info available and although have done lots of exploring I didn't find that board. It is a rainy day here today - perfect to spend lots of time searching and reading and booking a hotel.

We stayed at the Mayflower a couple of years ago. Perfect location...near Pike Mkt. and the Monorail. We booked directly with the hotel.

I stayed at the Mayflower in May of this year. Best price in downtown Seattle. Great location. Took light rail from seatac. Walked to public market and waterfront.

We stayed at LaQuinta Inn on 8th Ave, near spaceneedle where you can take the monorail to downtown and pike Place Market. This hotel has free hot breakfast and a shuttle service to port pier (for a charge)