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Art-filled accommodations in downtown Seattle The Hotel Max combines art and stylish boutique comfort, all within walking distance of Seattle's most famous attractions. Almost 400 works by 39 Seattle artists and photographers decorate rooms and public spaces. The Hotel Max takes advantage of its art niche to occasionally offer packages and deals tied to exhibits at the nearby Seattle Art Museum. The Hotel Max's restaurant, Redfin, focuses on Japanese specialties and serves breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner. HighlightsArt work by local artists and photographers on display in the lobby, hallways and guest roomsAveda-brand bathroom amenities Close to well-known Seattle restaurants, including Wild Ginger Pet friendly (fees apply) RoomsNot surprisingly, each room at the Hotel Max sports an arty title. Solo art has a double bed and teak desk. Art of two beds rooms boast two double beds. Queen of art rooms sport a queen bed and artist king has king-size beds. Soothing tones of sage, charcoal gray and vegetal oranges decorate each room. All rooms have high thread-count linens and duvets, robes, coffee makers with Organa coffee and Steven Smith tea, Aveda bath amenities, a menu of pillow choices and a menu of spiritual inspiration suitable for almost any belief system.  FeaturesAn art-filled lobby, guest rooms and hallways underscore the Hotel Max's dedication to art and Seattle-area artists and photographers. If the point is to create a serene environment, the Hotel Max follows up admirably with rooms done in calming hues. In-room tea accompanies in-room coffee and a spiritual menu promises inspiration for almost any faith or belief system. A whimsical "you got it" button on the telephone links guests with hotel services. TransportationSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (15.7 mi/25.1 km)King County Airport (7.3 mi/11.7 km)Sound Transit Link Light Rail Westlake Mall station (0.1mi/0.2 km) AttractionsParamount Theater (0.5 mi/0.8 km)Seattle Art Museum (0.7 mi/1.1 km) Olympic Sculpture Park (1.2 mi/1.9 km)Experience Music Project (1.5 mi/2.4 km) BusinessConference room that accommodates 14 peopleWireless and hard-wire Internet service (fees apply)Audio/visual setups24/7 business center Policies and feesPet deposit is $40 (non-refundable).

Residential comfort in the heart of the cityMost of the shopping, dining and sightseeing delights of the Emerald City are a short distance from Red Lion Fifth Avenue. The 297-room hotel prides itself on serving both leisure and business travelers. Recently renovated, the rooms feature residential-style decor. The lobby, complete with fireplace, is equally inviting. HighlightsRooms with views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic MountainsHigh-speed wireless Internet accessFull breakfast buffet (fees apply)Pet friendly (fees apply) RoomsThe recently remodeled rooms at the Red Lion on Fifth Avenue hotel feature contemporary, comfortable decor. The rooms have Red Lion's Stay Comfortable pillow-top beds outfitted with cream-colored cotton sheets. Bathrooms boast granite counter tops, high-pressure shower heads and Bath & Body Works toiletries. Each room has a 37-inch plasma TV, alarm clock with an iPod docking station, Wi-Fi access and a small refrigerator. Most rooms afford views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. FeaturesThe Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Avenue is walking distance to Seattle's cultural, business and shopping attractions, including the ornate 5th Avenue Theatre and the classic Paramount Theatre, the famous Pike Place Market (with the world's first Starbucks coffee house), the Washington Convention & Trade Center and over 10 million square feet of retail shopping including Macy's Northwest and Nordstrom flagship stores. The Monorail to the Seattle Center's Space Needle and the Experience Music Project (EMP) is just steps away. The Benaroya Hall and Seattle Art Museum are a few blocks away from the hotel. The hotel is also positioned for convenient Fifth Avenue access to Qwest Field, home of Seattle Seahawks football, Safeco Field, home of Seattle Mariners baseball, and Seattle Storm basketball. The hotel is one mile from Seattle University, 6 miles from the University of Washington and its Medical Center and 6 miles from the campus of Seattle Pacific University. Both the business center and fitness center are open 24 hours a day, making it possible for guests to work or workout when the mood strikes. DiningThe Red Lion on Fifth Avenue hotel features two restaurants, the fifth floor Frolik Kitchen+Cocktails (Opening April 2013), including downtown Seattle's largest outdoor dining deck and seasonal summer entertainment on the patio, and Elephant & Castle British Restaurant & Pub. Hotel also offer Red Lion's Hot Breakfast... and don't forget, kids 10 and younger eat free with each adult. Transportation Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (14 mi/22.4 km)Boeing Field/King County International Airport (5.8 mi/9.3 km)Sound Transit Link Light Rail Westlake Center station (0.1 mi/0.2 km)Downtown Airporter shuttle service (fees apply) Attractions Pike Place Market (0.2 mi/0.3 km)Seattle Aquarium (1 mi/1.6 km)Pacific Science Center (1.1 mi/1.7 km)Space Needle (1.1 mi/1.7 km)Seattle Pacific University (6 mi/9.6 km)University of Washington and Medical Center (6 mi/9.6 km) Business15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space24-hour business centerComplimentary wireless Internet accessWashington State Convention Center (0.1 mi/0.2 km) Policies and fees NOTICE: The new restaurant Frolik Kitchen+Cocktails will open in April. During the construction of the restaurant, food & beverage service will be available at Elephant Castle on the lower level of the hotel. The hours of operations are as follows:Breakfast: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM and Saturday & Sunday 7:00 AM - 12 NoonAll-day Dining: Sunday - Thursday 11:30 AM - 12 Midnight and Friday & Saturday 11:30AM - 2:00 AMIn addition to our restaurant, the Fitness Center on the 5th floor is will be expanding and moving to the 4th (opening in April 2013).An early departure fee applies if guest departs prior to scheduled date. Please verify departure date at check-in. The Red Lion on Fifth Avenue hotel is pet-friendly. A non-refundable fee per stay is required. This fee is waived for service animals and Red Lion R and R club members.

Amenities galore in the heart of the cityThe mammoth Sheraton Seattle Hotel is a little city unto itself nestled in the heart of Seattle. The 35-story glass building boasts 1,258 guest rooms and 75,000 square feet of meeting space. Service begins in the lobby, which offers wireless Internet access and a cozy fireplace. The Sheraton Seattle Hotel also has an on-site florist and ATM machine. With five restaurants, including a grab-and-go counter in the lobby, the hotel satisfies all guests' hunger pangs. HighlightsWireless Internet accessGrab-and-go kiosk in lobbyPet-friendly40-foot lap pool with Jacuzzi RoomsStyle and comfort mark the Sheraton Seattle Hotel's 1,258 rooms, many of which offer a city or nature view. All rooms boast 300 thread-count linens and Sheraton's Sweet Sleeper beds with double pillow-top mattresses. Artwork by glass artist Dale Chihuly adds visual interest to the rooms, as do 32-inch flat-screen TVs. In-room beverage options include bottled water, Starbucks coffee and Tazo teas. Guests request oversize and accessible rooms. FeaturesThe mammoth Sheraton Seattle Hotel offers floral, pet and laundry services. A 24-hour fitness and business center tend to work out needs of all kinds. Concierges are on hand to help plan excursions and make reservations at nearby restaurants. DiningThe Daily Grill Restaurant invokes the ambiance of the 1930s and serves a casual American grill menu at breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also serves cocktails and snacks from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Lobby Lounge offers afternoon drinks and nibbles. In Short Order, located in the Sheraton Seattle Hotel's lobby, sells pre-made sandwiches, salads and quick bites. RecreationThe Sheraton Seattle Hotel's newly remodeled fitness center spans two levels on the hotel's 35th floor. It is equipped with Life Fitness Signature Series fitness equipment, including exercise bikes, elliptical cross-trainers and treadmills. The 24-hour fitness center has a 40-foot lap pool and Jacuzzi. TransportationSeattle-Tacoma International Airport (16 mi/26 km)Seattle Greyhound Bus station (0.3 mi/0.4 km)Seattle Amtrak King Street station (2 mi/3.2 km)Downtown Airporter shuttle service (fees apply) AttractionsParamount Theater (0.1 mi/0.2 km)Pioneer Square (1 mi/1.6 km)International district/Chinatown (1 mi/1.6 km)Space Needle (1 mi/1.6 km) Business75,000 square feet of flexible function space47 meeting rooms on two levelsOn-site audio/visual and sound assistanceWired and wireless Internet access