Where to Stay in Seattle Before a Cruise? The Motif by Hilton is Wonderful ! @Rixtrips​

Before a recent Alaskan cruise on the Norwegian Bliss from Seattle, WA, I spent 2 nights at the Motif By Hilton hotel. It's only a few blocks to Pike Street Market and a 25 minute walk to Pier 66. It's also just a couple of blocks to the Westlake light rail train that takes you to and from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in 45 minutes for just $3 each way. Right across the street from the train station, you can take the short monorail ride, above the city streets and between the tall buildings to the famous and beautiful Space Needle. The restaurant at the hotel is currently being renovated and will have a rooftop area on the 5th floor. Currently, the breakfast area is on the 1st floor but you need to take the elevator to the 4th floor, walk to the other side of the building and take another elevator to the 1st floor. I think the breakfast room is temporary as well. Everything seemed to be on temporary tables and the selections seemed rather minimum. Despite it being temporary, the breakfast cost $32 but after the service charge and tax, it totaled over $42. I think that's a bit steep. I hope they'll offer more selections when the renovations are completed. If you prefer, there's a coffee shop across the street, and a McDonald's nearby. The hotel has a very nice fitness center but no pool. They don't have an airport shuttle and parking is $75 per day. I guess that's normal for Seattle. I've rented a car in Seattle before, but won't in the future. Traffic is very busy in the city and pretty much everywhere in the area. They do allow pets for a fee. Overall, I enjoyed my stay here. The room was very clean and beautiful with an amazing view of Elliott Bay. The bed was wonderfully comfortable. #motif #hiltonhotels #seattle #alaskacruise #solotravel #solocruise #ncl #norwegianbliss Website: www.RixTrips.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9eVnKxw4yNiLLGF2eZ3Zg?sub_confirmation=1