geomancer Posted September 30, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 30, 2017 I'm leaving out of Seattle the end of August and I'm looking at hotels, and they're blowing me away in just how expensive they are. Over 200-300/night, even for budget hotels. Is this something that's better booking closer to last minute than a year out? I wanted to use my Hilton points, but they want 70,000 !!!! points a night. That's double anywhere else. I'm having horrible sticker shock. Starting to think I should just fly in the day of the cruise and take the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted October 1, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I am guessing you haven't looked at Hilton family members in Ft Lauderdale during peak season. Similar prices. Supply and demand. I am paying $300 at an Embassy Suites in Ft Lauderdale Nov 5...partly cruise season, partly Boat Show. As commonly discussed here, cheaper by the airport. And what would you lose if you missed your sailing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herfnerd Posted October 1, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Seattle is extremely pricey and rack rates will not go down closer to your intended stay. We flew into SEA on 9/1 and had booked the Best Western Airport but had a $100 BW gift card that brought the room rate down to $113 - in other words, it would have cost us $213 out of pocket. Booked Seattle Express shuttle to pier 91. We stayed several nights at the Moore Hotel post cruise. It’s just a couple of blocks from Pikes Place on 2nd and Virginia Ave - and only paid $124 a night, and that’s the normal rack rate!!! It’s an historic hotel and some rooms have a shared bath - ours was private. Large, clean rooms but beware they do not have AC - not a huge issue for us as the windows open and it was pleasantly cool during the evenings. Check them out...... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 1, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 1, 2017 My advice book the hotel(s). Then keep checking prices. Sometimes they go up. Sometimes they stay the same. Sometimes they go down. If they go up you are protected. If they go down you can obtain the lower price. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban trekker Posted October 1, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I have stayed at the Moore the last two times in Seattle and echo what the other poster said about it - the only concern some people have is that some rooms can be noisy from the street noise or if there is a concert at the adjacent Moore theater so ask for a room on the quieter side of the hotel. Cheers! Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomancer Posted October 1, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted October 1, 2017 /grumble I know I was ranting, apologies for that, I was just shocked that Seattle would be more expensive than manhattan. I looked again near the airport and was able to get a room at the Hampton Inn for 30k points. More than I would like, but far better than the 70k downtown. We plan to just use Uber. Since shuttles charge per person, they're not cheap for us. And what would you lose if you missed your sailing? A sea day. Not ideal by far, but we do have insurance. I'm wanting to arrive the day earlier to instead have flexibility in flights. Coming from the East Coast I don't relish the idea of getting up at 3 AM to catch an early enough flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VibeGuy Posted October 1, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Seattle summer hotel rates are insane and have been for the last four or five years. My advice is to book a refundable rate that won’t put you into bankruptcy and start checking about three months out, up to your day of arrival. There’s a bunch of capacity coming online downtown over the next two years and nobody quite knows how much pricing effect will be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straitlover Posted October 1, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Keep checking back and re-book as necessary. I have a post-cruise two night stay at the airport Best Western for $149/night for June 2018. Booked via booking.com. I also have a one night stay booked at the Fairfield at the airport for $146 (booked a Marriott Rewards Member special that is no longer available). I tried to add a second night and the rate changed to over $200, so that's why I booked the BW instead. We're not sure if we're staying one or two nights yet; will cancel one when our schedule firms up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPP777 Posted October 1, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I'm leaving out of Seattle the end of August and I'm looking at hotels, and they're blowing me away in just how expensive they are. Over 200-300/night, even for budget hotels. Is this something that's better booking closer to last minute than a year out? I wanted to use my Hilton points, but they want 70,000 !!!! points a night. That's double anywhere else. I'm having horrible sticker shock. Starting to think I should just fly in the day of the cruise and take the risk. I booked a money/points at the downtown Hampton Inn. Still pricey, but worth it by being downtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted October 2, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 2, 2017 /grumble I know I was ranting, apologies for that, I was just shocked that Seattle would be more expensive than manhattan. I looked again near the airport and was able to get a room at the Hampton Inn for 30k points. More than I would like, but far better than the 70k downtown. We plan to just use Uber. Since shuttles charge per person, they're not cheap for us. A sea day. Not ideal by far, but we do have insurance. I'm wanting to arrive the day earlier to instead have flexibility in flights. Coming from the East Coast I don't relish the idea of getting up at 3 AM to catch an early enough flight. Could lose almost your whole cruise. Especially if your sailing Seattle-Alaska-Vancouver-Seattle. Won't be allowed to board in Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CM1984 Posted October 4, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 4, 2017 We are cruising to Alaska out of Seattle May 2018. Booked flight and one night at Hampton Inn and Suites, SeaTac. Flying out of Richmond, VA, flights and hotel were $1,079, 2 people. Much better than cruise line booking. And breakfast included. Plus hotel picks us up. Going to use Seattle Express to and from Pier 91. Non-refundable, BUT credit card provides free travelers insurance! Hope it's not TMI! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VacationCharlene Posted October 4, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 4, 2017 There are a few things that come to mind for this post. You are VERY early to expect rates for August 2018? to be a good rate now. What we have done numerous times is find a place that you are interested in....make a reservation with just using your cc number but they don't charge you until your visit (be sure to cancel your reservation if you don't use them). We have used different ways to get a good deal and this time for our May 2018 visit we booked our first Airbnb.com and boy are we happy. We have weekend rates, very close to Pier 91 area and walkable or Uber to Pikes Market area for $200 for the weekend!!! Super cute place and so excited. We also still have a reservation that we made (need to cancel) near the airport at Cedarbrook Lodge for same weekend for $386 which was also a good rate for that time BUT too far away from Downtown for our liking. I have plenty of good information and a $40 off first Airbnb visit if you want to email me at home so I can provide that to you as well as a great private towncar service we like etc. This will be our fourth time to Alaska as it is such a great trip. Email me if you want some discount codes and a lead to the cute place we have reserved for May/June 2018. Compson351@cox.net Happy travels whatever you decide to do ! Charlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted October 5, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 5, 2017 As a Hilton Honors member myself, I recommend SeaTac Doubletree or Hampton Inn on 28th. Have also stayed at Doubletree at Southcenter. All have shuttle to/from airport. I gave up on downtown hotels a few yrs. ago. I don't think 30,000 points is bad at all. What I expect to pay for an airport hotel. Doubletree at SeaTac is a Seattle Express stop. You can book online and they will take you to the port. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can'tstopcruising Posted October 5, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 5, 2017 We will be a family of 6 including two small children. We would like to spend several days in Seattle. Which hotel would you recommend? I agee about the prices. We were planning to go to NYC for a few days this month and gave up on the idea because hotels are so expensive. The taxes are high. They often add on a Resort fee (this seems to be the new trend) and of course parking is expensive. We felt that all added in would be over $500 and not worth it. So I guess we now will put that money towards a Seattle hotel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2016USAHoliday Posted October 5, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 5, 2017 We will be a family of 6 including two small children. We would like to spend several days in Seattle. Which hotel would you recommend? I agee about the prices. We were planning to go to NYC for a few days this month and gave up on the idea because hotels are so expensive. The taxes are high. They often add on a Resort fee (this seems to be the new trend) and of course parking is expensive. We felt that all added in would be over $500 and not worth it. So I guess we now will put that money towards a Seattle hotel! We stayed at the Moore hotel as well; 2 adults 2 children. Huge room and bathroom. 2 queen beds. We were facing the street but heard no noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi07054 Posted October 6, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I could not find anything downtown with tax and fees under 300. But since I am only staying one night and want to do a little sightseeing the day we arrive and then go to Pike Market the morning of the cruise I felt it was worth it. Book thru the hotel sites and you can always cancel. Staying at Hyatt House Diwntown with free breakfast Right next to Space Needle and monorail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love the beach Posted October 7, 2017 #17 Share Posted October 7, 2017 We will be a family of 6 including two small children. We would like to spend several days in Seattle. Which hotel would you recommend? I agee about the prices. We were planning to go to NYC for a few days this month and gave up on the idea because hotels are so expensive. The taxes are high. They often add on a Resort fee (this seems to be the new trend) and of course parking is expensive. We felt that all added in would be over $500 and not worth it. So I guess we now will put that money towards a Seattle hotel! With 6 people you would be better off renting an apartment thru VRBO or Home Away. We (3) rented a cute apt that slept 4 in the Belltown area for our July visit especially since you will be spending several days. We were able to walk to Pikes Market and the Space Needle/ Chihuly Gardens.. Have used VRBO for many rentals over the years, even for Europe and have not been disappointed, just read the reviews for each place you are interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herfnerd Posted October 7, 2017 #18 Share Posted October 7, 2017 I could not find anything downtown with tax and fees under 300. But since I am only staying one night and want to do a little sightseeing the day we arrive and then go to Pike Market the morning of the cruise I felt it was worth it. Book thru the hotel sites and you can always cancel. Staying at Hyatt House Diwntown with free breakfast Right next to Space Needle and monorail Did you look at the Moore? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morebeer Posted October 9, 2017 #19 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Stayed at the Best Western Plus Pioneer Square hotel 9/28-29. Found rates there to be quite reasonable. Easy walking distance to Pike Marketplace. Would recommend staying here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novellaherman Posted October 11, 2017 #20 Share Posted October 11, 2017 We are driving to Seattle, any park and cruise hotels? We are taking a 7 night cruise. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azpilot Posted October 12, 2017 #21 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Moore Hotel in Seattle, easy to walk around downtown, prices are pretty good and cheaper than the other hotels. Quiet and clean. Had no problems when we stayed there last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klondike11 Posted October 13, 2017 #22 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Check out the Cedarbrook Lodge close to the airport, it's really lovely resort and the prices are very reasonable. It's a lot classier than the average hotel downtown, it includes breakfast and airport transportation. Check the rates as they have reduced rates for different groups, such as AARP, AAA. We are staying there before our cruise in May-already booked. Held with a credit card and you can cancel up until 2 days before your stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare irvington Posted October 17, 2017 #23 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I really enjoy Cedarbrook. It is close to the Amtrak Tukwila station as well as the airport. That said, it is a ways from downtown Seattle and isn't that city feel at all. Another option if you are willing to leave Seattle are places in Tacoma. There are some lovely museums there. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can'tstopcruising Posted October 29, 2017 #24 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I just booked Hyatt Place. Does anyone know it? Any comments? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi07054 Posted October 30, 2017 #25 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I booked it too for our June 2018 Alaska Cruise. Location was good and free breakfast. We are only staying one night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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