We’re just back from a stay at Seattle’s quintessential waterfront lodge, the Edgewater Hotel. Perched above the waters of Elliott Bay on Pier 67, the luxurious landmark was the perfect compliment to an Alaska wilderness voyage. The hotel topped the charts in both service and location.
Originally built for the 1962 World’s Fair, the Edgewater Hotel is Seattle’s only waterfront hotel and a local favorite. My Seattle friends had nothing but compliments for the legendary landmark and its award-winning Six Seven restaurant. With good reason. Dining at Six Seven, watching the buzz of harbor traffic cruise by, was as delightful an experience as it was delicious. An innovative menu highlights seafood, meats and produce sourced from throughout the Pacific Northwest. The organic sea asparagus from neighboring Bainbridge Island that accompanied our Alaska halibut and king crab legs was a standout. The combination of salt and sea with the fresh sweetness of the seafood had us talking about the meal for days afterwards.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
After all the stress of planning and hosting the Thanksgiving meal, you may want to treat yourself to this Spa-Tacular Holiday Package from the Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle and Vida Spa.
The spa package includes:
- overnight accommodations in a Premier King room,
- $100 gift certificate from Vida Spa,
- choice of valet parking or breakfast for two
- Winter Essential Kit (retail value of $129) conveniently packed in a Lug travel bag (as featured in O magazine) filled with $100 spa gift card as well as wonderful all-natural goodies by Niche including Whipped Body Butter, Hydrating Face Serum, Hand, Foot & Heel Crème, and Nail Fuel.
Rates start at $269*, and are valid before January 31, 2010.
For reservations and additional information, visit www.panpacific.com/seattle or call 877-324-4856.
*Rates are based on availability and may fluctuate due to seasonal demand. Rates are also subject to prevailing government taxes as well as service charges, where applicable.
Source: Seattle Travelgram (http://www.seattletravelgram.com)
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".