Information for: Seattle
Seattle has grown into a sprawling city ever since grunge rock made the place cool back in the late 80s. It’s easy to get around and now hasa well-established, varied and enjoyable nightlife (Be sleepless if you want to be!). The shopping’s good and the miscellaneous attractions and activities are a very mixed bag. Just make sure you make some time for Space Needle!
Hotels located in: Seattle
Sofitel The Grand Amsterdam
Everything you&rsquod expect from a hotel called The Grand this establishment enjoys a perfect location in the heart of the historic city centre. Boasting some of the largest hotel rooms in town – and probably the most luxurious -this is a regular destination for Heads of State and celebrities.
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197Tel No: +31 20 555 3111
Four Seasons George V
If budget is not an option splash out on this world class hotel which defines luxuryand service in one of the finestcities inthe world. The ultimate in self indulgence the Four seasons really does have it all. Offering a luxurious spa where you can relax and be pampered after a hard days shopping or a [...]
31 George V AveParis
Tel No: +331 49 527000
Andra Hotel
Andra Hotel is a chic offering in downtown Seattle (Well-located inthe city’strendy Belltown neighbourhood). Essentially a soothing urban retreat the interior brings a bit of Swedish style and the restaurants bring both Greece and Italy to Seattle. Originally built in 1926 and re-built in 2004 this place perfectly combines the young and the old as [...]
2000 4th AveSeattle
Tel No: +1 206-448-8600
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Fairmont Olympic Hotel is Seattle’s only five-star hotel (at the time of writing) and occupies a prime location right on the waterfront. Nothing’s left to chance here – every detail has been given its due. And countless amenities include a full service health club spa and indoor swimming pool. Laden with timeless elegance & class [...]
411 University StSan Francisco
Tel No: +1 206 621 1700
Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers
The Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers is centrally located near some ofthe city’sbest attractions. Offering outstanding views over the city this is a solid four-star Sheraton offering. Leaning more towards the business traveller you’ll be able to enjoy the recently-remodelled fitness room indoor pool and jacuzzi. And the Lobby Lounge is a lovely spot to [...]
1400 Sixth AvenueSeattle
Tel No: +1 206-621-9000
Hotel Monaco Seattle
Hotel Monaco Seattle is a boutiquecity hotel located in the vibrant heart of downtown. A Kimpton hotel It’s most certainly upmarket and attracts a very mixed clientele. Rated one of the Top 100 hotels in the world by Travel & Leisure this is as impressive as four-star hotels come. Services/amenities are good rather than outstanding [...]
1101 Fourth AvenueSeattle
Tel No: +1 206-621-1770
Hotel Du Vin
Housed in an ornate Victorian Building in the redeveloped Jewellery Quarter. This is a luxury boutique hotel offering a relaxing atmosphere and sumptuous food and wine.
Church StreetBirmingham
Tel No: +44 121 200 0600
Sorrento Hotel
The Sorrento Hotel is an elegant hotel near the Seattle business district that has provided ‘posh accommodation’ for elite travelers for nearly a century. Tasteful upmarket & highly-rated the Sorrento is also a visually-stunning treat both inside and out. And the in-house dining is terrific with the award-winning The Hunt Club being the real stand-out. [...]
900 Madison StSeattle
Tel No: +1 206-622-6400
Hotel Vintage Park
Hotel Vintage Park is an upmarket and popular boutique hotel in a really good downtown location. And as the name suggeststhey have afondness for Washington State wines celebrating thatin many ways one of which is by dedicating each of the rooms to a Washington winery. But there’s more to this place than just the wine. [...]
1100 5th AveSeattle
Tel No: +1 206-624-8000
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Seattle
Baltic Room
The Baltic Room is a Capitol Hill-locatedbar-cum-club that’s popular with a thirty-something and consciously trendy crowd. Music is the big thing here and over the last decade or so they’ve carved out a strong reputation for bringing a huge variety of genres here. The interior is a strange mix almost adelicate balance of elegant and [...]
1207 East Pine StCapitol Hill
San FranciscoTel No: +1 206-625-4444
See Sound Lounge
See Sound Lounge is an upmarket designer lounge/resto/club that’s very popular with a trendy Belltown crowd. Soothing and stylish but still with some depth this is a cool place to share a few drinks with the beautiful people. The food leans towards European bistro-style but there are lots of of other good dining options nearby. [...]
115 Blanchard StSeattle
Tel No: +1 206-374-3733
Tini Bigs Lounge
Tini Bigs Lounge is a casual joint with retro styling. And unlike some of the trendier alternatives this is an authentic bar with switched-on staff and a generally cool clientele. Yes it can get pretty crowded in here at the weekends but it’s the ideal downtown stop if you’re exploring a few different bars. And [...]
100 Denny WaySeattle
Tel No: +1 206-284-0931
Capitol Club
Capitol Club is a sleek stylish and seductive lounge bar that hits the spot for a trendy crowd. That’s no real surprise though as it does have a cool ambience and offers something that’s genuinely a bit different. The upstairs lounge offers balcony seats (weather-permitting!) as well as cozy corners to relax in. And the [...]
414 E. Pine StSeattle
Tel No: +1 206-325-2149
Bacchus
Named after the Greek God of wine this is the trendy basement bar of the Burlington Hotel. Full of character and open for food from lunch through to dinner. Traditional gastro pub fare in stunning surroundings. Great place for a stop off after a trip round the shops.
Burlington Arcade New StreetBirmingham
Tel No: +44 121 616 7991
The Living Room
As you’d expect from The Living Room the menu is eclectic but focused around traditional ‘Home Comforts’ and ‘The Living Room Twist’ for the slightly more adventurous. A popular venue offering a sophisticated dining and socialising experience.
Unit 4 - Regency Wharf2 Broad Street
Tel No: +44 121 616 6820
The Jam House
Made famous by Jools Holland this is an over 21′s venue with a smart casual dress code. An exciting and unique venue located in the heart of the famous Jewellery Quarter. Staying all night? Then check out the freshly cooked international cuisine on the top floor.
1 St. Pauls SquareJewellery Quarter
BirminghamTel No: +44 121 200 3030
Oliver’s Lounge
Oliver’s Bar is an upmarket alternative to some the higher-profile watering holes in Seattle. Part of the Mayflower Park Hotel it really is the quintessential hotel bar and almost a closely-guarded secret ofthe well-heeled crowd. It’s the perfect elegant place to unwind and soak up the stunning cityscape. Very very classy.
405 Olive WaySan Francisco
Tel No: +1 206-623-8700
Cha Cha Lounge
If a lively and wild night out is what you’re in the mood for Cha Cha Lounge might just be your ideal solution. Brash bright and gaudy this place gets crowded hot and steamy most nights especially at the weekends. The clientele and the music are very mixed and the drinks are strong! Come here [...]
506 East Pine StCapitol Hill
SeattleTel No: +1 206-329-1101
Restaurants Located in: Seattle
Il Terrazzo Carmine
Il Terrazzo Carmine is an upmarket Italian restaurant that does a really good job of recreating the ristorante experience. Popular with locals and the occasional celeb you can be very confident of two things here – good food and high prices. But make no mistake this is highly successfully restaurant with unfailingly high standards -and [...]
411 1st Ave SSeattle
Tel No: +1 206-467-7797
Daniel’s Broiler
Daniel’s Broiler is both a classic steakhouse and popular bar that manages to achieve an elegant yet clubby ambience. Seen by many as THE best steakhouse in Seattle the food is consistently impressive and the atmosphere loud and lively. The excellent views just add to a place that has an awful lot to offer yet [...]
200 Lake Washington BlvdSeattle
Tel No: +1 206-329-4191
Chiang’s Gourmet
Chiang’s Gourmet is a multiple award-winning restaurant and widely seen as the best Chinese restaurant in the city. Chiang’s mainly serves Taiwanese and Szechuan food but their full range covers a huge number of dishes. Expect lots of authentic dishes that are affordable and come in generous portions. This place is as close to Chinese [...]
7845 Lake City Way NESeattle
Tel No: +1 206-527-8888
Brasa
Award-winning food an exceptional wine list anda great atmosphere make for a great dining experience at Brasa. Chef Tamara Murphy much lauded over the years by national food magazines is one of Seattle’s finest chefs and has built-up a special restaurant with a loyal happy following. Located downtown this seafood-leaning favourite is well well worth [...]
2107 3rd AveSeattle
Tel No: +1 206-728-4220
Canlis Restaurant
Canlis Restaurant is a traditional favourite and a fantastic high-end dining experience. One of onlyeighty-five restaurants in the world to have received the "Grand Award" for its wine list it’s seen by many as THEclassic restaurant in Seattle. Withaward-winning and unforgettable food and a great location instunning surroundings overlooking Lake Union you’ll see exactly why [...]
2576 Aurora Ave NSeattle
Tel No: +1 206-283-3313
Metropolitan Grill
One of Seattle’s best two steakhouses Metropolitan Grill is a business-friendlyoption in the heart of the financial district. The menu is of course about so much more than just the award-winning steaks – there are some fantastic non-red meat dishes here. Add in an exemplary wine list (especially the reds) and you’ll see why this [...]
820 2nd AvenueSeattle
Tel No: +1 206-624-3287
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Seattle
Cypress Point Club
One of the States&rsquo finest golf courses this is a dramatic beauty.Pebble Beach is exclusive expensive and well-worth the two-hour drive out to Monterey County. Some of the holes bring you to the very edge of the ocean and have to be played to be believed. This is a (very) private club but with some [...]
17 Mile Dr & PortollaPebble Beach
Tel No: +1 831 624 2223
Habitude at the Locks
Habitude at the Locks is a terrific spa/salon with world-class stylists. There&rsquos no going thru the motions here &ndash their stylists really connect with who you are and how you want to look. The spa has been named in &lsquoAmerica&rsquos Top 20 Spas&rsquo for good reason &ndash this is a high-end salon without the high-end [...]
2801 NW Market StreetSeattle
Tel No: +1 206 782 2898
Westfield Shoppingtown Southcenter
This is one of the largest shopping malls in the Pacific Northweat featuring over 240 stores. Some of the best-known mainstays here include Nordstrom Victoria&rsquos Secret Sears Mac&rsquoy and JCPenney. This may not be the trendiest mall you&rsquove ever been in but it&rsquos bright open and comfortable &ndash and there are lots of shops! Shopping [...]
633 Southcenter MallTukwila
Tel No: +1 206 246 7400
Washington National Golf Club
Washington National Golf Club is an 18-hole par-72 public golf course that’s located about thirty miles from the city and is open all-year round (weather-permitting!). With its tee options ranging from 5100 to 7300 yards this is a course that should motivate and reward players of all skill levels..And the facilities are good both within [...]
14330 SE Husky WayAuburn
Tel No: +1 253-333-5000
Pacific Place
Pacific Place is an upscale shopping mall located in downtown Seattle. It&rsquos one of the city&rsquos newest offerings featuring five floors of high quality shops including Cartier Tiffany & Co and J Crew. The eleven-screen movie theatre and good range of dining options means that this place has ticks in all the boxes. Opening hours [...]
600 Pine St # 228Seattle
Tel No: +1 206 405 2655
Mario’s of Seattle
Mario’s clothing stores are northwest Meccas for fine designers and personalized service.First-rate tailoring along with top brands such as D&G Armani Donna Karan and Mantellassi make this a special place to shop. Mario’s is where you go for the perfect outfit in Seattle.Open Mon-Sat 10am-6:30pm Sun 12pm-5pm.
1513 6th AveSeattle
Tel No: +1 206 447 2677
Entertainment located in: Seattle
Seattle Art Museum
SAM is in a great downtown location and has recently been improved through extensive renovation. It&rsquos now the perfect manageable size where you don’t leave exhausted and overloaded. It’s particularly great if you love modern and contemporary art as that&rsquos what they focus on here. It&rsquos quirky a little mixed-up and far from stuffy.
1300 1st AveSeattle
Tel No: +1 206 654 3100
Paramount Theatre
Originally opened as the Seattle Theatre in 1928 the Paramount Theatre is a classic gem of a theaterfrom a bygone era. The architecture here is amazing the chandeliers are beautiful and it&rsquos just a great place to take in the latest Broadway show or concert. It&rsquos almost perfect &ndash there&rsquos not a bad seat in [...]
911 Pine StSeattle
Tel No: +1 206 467 5510
Chittenden Locks & Carl English Botanical Gardens
As something a little out of the ordinary the Chittenden Locks are definitely worth a visit. Located in the Ballard neighbourhood these working Locks are absolutely fascinating &ndash you&rsquoll see all manner of ships and boats maneuvering and passing-thru. The Botanical Gardens are an added bonus featuring more than 570 species and 1500 varieties from [...]
3015 NW 54th StSeattle
Tel No: +1 206 783 7059
Seattle Asian Art Museum
As the name suggests Pan-Asian art is to the fore here especially Indian Japanese and Korean. The paintings sculptures and textiles on display make this a great place to help to understand the Asian influences in Seattle&rsquos history and culture. From Ming to modern this stately showcase gives Asian art and culture the royal treatment.
1400 E Prospect StSeattle
Tel No: +1 206 654 3100
Centerfolds
Don’t worry ladies Seattle also has an all-male review called Centerfolds that is perfect for a ladies&rsquo naughty night out. Let&rsquos be honest this isn&rsquot the most glamorous venue in the world. But it&rsquos low-cost and fun &ndash and the guys are hot! Take a walk on Seattle’s naughty side – you won’t be disappointed.
8517 15th Ave NWSeattle
Tel No: +1 206 783 8534
Space Needle Sky City
Space Needle Sky City is Seattle’s tallest building and a city icon. At 605 feet (184 m) high up you’ll be rewarded with the ultimate views over the city (unless you’re not too keen on heights that is!). Tours areavailable between 9am and midnight and there’s the chance to dine in a restaurant that moves [...]
400 Broad StSeattle
Tel No: +1 206-905-2100