Pike St., 5th Ave. street recommendations for hotel search (Seattle: good hotel, university)

[62mike]

We want to day trip out of Seattle next week for 2 or 3 days before we take it on the road sightseeing. Is this area the most convenient to ferries, underground tour, ducks, etc.?

I can pick out some hotels on the travel search engines I just need to know the general area like street names and the like.

Thank you.

[shoegal111]

Originally Posted by 62mike

We want to day trip out of Seattle next week for 2 or 3 days before we take it on the road sightseeing. Is this area the most convenient to ferries, underground tour, ducks, etc.?

I can pick out some hotels on the travel search engines I just need to know the general area like street names and the like.

Thank you.

Try 5th, 6th and also University. Red Lion, Hilton and the Fairmont are all in that area and is probably the most convenient to where you will be heading.

[62mike]

Originally Posted by shoegal111

Try 5th, 6th and also University. Red Lion, Hilton and the Fairmont are all in that area and is probably the most convenient to where you will be heading.

We don't care to drive and park if there is ample parking in the most touristy areas are your suggested streets going to fall into that category or are they walking distance to anything?

Also, may I ask.........is the Chinatown district worth a visit to see and eat?

Thanks.

[pw72]

It is actually known as the "International District", yes, in PC Seattle.

If you stay in a downtown hotel you are within walking distance of most attractions, including the waterfront and the Pike Place Market. The Seattle Center is a monorail ride away. The Art Museum and most downtown shopping are all within walking distance of most downtown hotels. Also, the bus is free in the downtown core.

[shoegal111]

Originally Posted by 62mike

We don't care to drive and park if there is ample parking in the most touristy areas are your suggested streets going to fall into that category or are they walking distance to anything?

Also, may I ask.........is the Chinatown district worth a visit to see and eat?

Thanks.

Yes, you can pretty much walk to everything except Seattle Center/Duck Rides but the monorail that takes you there is within a few blocks of the hotels/area I mentioned. They are also within walking distance of the International District/Chinatown as well. Don't get hung up on the other posters PC comment. The signs in that district actually Chinatown as well as International District and I have been told that both are correct.

[62mike]

Originally Posted by shoegal111

. The signs in that district actually Chinatown as well as International District and I have been told that both are correct.

Thanks........have not even got there and already offended, lol. Actually, one of the toursim sites calls it that as a site to see but I appreciate the tip.

Will this area be safe for kids....I see so much on here about certain sections and all that. I know all cities have those I just want to feel comfortable.

Would you stay in this area for the convenience or would you stay in a more outlying area and drive in and park for the hotel savings?

[pw72]

No, you didn't offend.

Maybe I should have been more clear. My point in bringing up the "International District" was more an observation about Seattle. In Seattle, being politically correct reigns supreme. Thus, the I.D. is more appropriate for those who make policy in the city. The truth is, it is indeed Chinatown. This is the origin of the area.

As for the second part of your question...you could go either way. My experience is even the outlying hotels can be a bit pricey, and then you will pay high rates for downtown parking, (except Sunday, when you might find a street spot, but even that can be a challenge). My advice would be to look for some good hotel deals downtown, (they do exist).

[62mike]

Originally Posted by pw72

No, you didn't offend.

Maybe I should have been more clear. My point in bringing up the "International District" was more an observation about Seattle. In Seattle, being politically correct reigns supreme. Thus, the I.D. is more appropriate for those who make policy in the city. The truth is, it is indeed Chinatown. This is the origin of the area.

I gotcha I do appreciate the pointer for sure. Is the District one that you can park and just out and stroll through different cultures sampling food and the like or is it to big for that?

[shoegal111]

Originally Posted by 62mike

I gotcha I do appreciate the pointer for sure. Is the District one that you can park and just out and stroll through different cultures sampling food and the like or is it to big for that?

I actually lived in the downtown for 3 years. Very safe including for kids. just watch your pockets and handbags around third and pike. Stay off of second and third after dark unless in a group. If you are looking for a great place to sample different asian foods there are two places I would recommend- Pike Place Market and Uwujamayas (not sure if I spelled it correctly, I seldom do) which is in the ID. It's an asian supermarket but also has a food court.

[MichaelinWA]

Actually, the city's own website refers to it as the "Chinatown-International District," and I've seen street signs to the same effect.

The Official Site of the City of Seattle

Seattle's "chinatown" is different than most, in that many other Asian groups, in addition to the founding Chinese, live and/or work there. The food court at Uwajimaya seems to have all the bases covered.

Originally Posted by pw72

It is actually known as the "International District", yes, in PC Seattle.