For your convenience we’ve reserved blocks at a couple of local hotels that are close to the venue, have a discounted rate, and are locations that we like. The number of rooms at each location is limited based upon availability. Please feel free to look into other accommodations around the area if these aren’t to your liking.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco
Kimpton hotels are a boutique hotel chain with unique properties. Hotel Monaco offers complimentary wireless internet, coffee and tea from 5am – 9am, a nightly wine tasting from 5-6pm in the lobby, a 24 hour fitness center, and is pet friendly. It is just a .6 mile walk to Axis Pioneer Square.
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The Arctic Club
The Arctic Club is a historic building dating back to the Alaskan gold rush located in downtown Seattle and is a Hilton DoubleTree Hotel. Rooms are custom crafted with unique northwest luxury and feature complimentary wi-fi. It is just a .3 mile walk to the wedding venue Axis Pioneer Square.
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AirBNB & VRBO
If you choose a short-term rental there are lots of great neighborhoods in Seattle, many of which make it easy to visit without needing to also rent a car. Downtown neighborhoods include Pioneer Square, Chinatown-International District, Belltown, Denny Triangle, Pike Place Market, South Lake Union, and Uptown. If you do want to rent a car, neighborhoods like Ballard, Columbia City, or Madrona will have cheaper parking. Let us know in the comments if you need more info!
Coffee!
Yes, you can visit the semi-original Starbucks at Pike Place Market (and wait a loooooong time) or go to the fancy new flagship store on Capitol Hill, but if you like coffee, there are MANY other options. Here are a few we encourage you to check out.
- Caffe Ladro – one of the first coffee shops Katie learned about when she moved here. A few locations downtown and around the city. Their espresso is mild and balanced and they have good pastries too!
- City Grind – since it’s located in City Hall, Katie gets coffee here almost every day. The owner, Jon, has an amazing ability to remember your regular drink after just visiting a few times. He and Katie often share culinary recommendations.
- Kaladi – has one location Capitol Hill, offers a taste of Alaska here in Seattle and was a staple of Katie’s time growing up in Anchorage. It’s co-located with Gay City, an awesome local organization that supports LGBTQ people.
- Monorail Espresso – has many locations downtown, but be warned that the original location on 5th & Pike only accepts cash.
- Tougo Coffee – with three locations in very different neighborhoods, Tougo is locally owned and definitely worth checking out. You can explore the maze of the Convention Center, take the Streetcar to Yesler Terrace, or make your way to 18th and Union to visit their original location.
If you really need to go to Starbucks though, check out the one on the 40th floor of the Columbia Center aka Skybucks. It’s got great views of the city without the lines or prices of going to the Space Needle.