Getting around Seattle from The Westin Seattle
The Westin Seattle sits at 1900 5th Ave in downtown Seattle. From the hotel you can walk to Pike Place Market and the Convention Center in under 10 minutes, take the Monorail two blocks to Seattle Center and the Space Needle, or ride the Link Light Rail from nearby Westlake Station directly to Sea‑Tac Airport in about 35–40 minutes.
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Arriving and departing: airport options
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the nearest airport; the hotel is about 13–15 miles away. A taxi or car service typically takes 20–29 minutes depending on traffic.
If you prefer transit, the Link Light Rail 1 Line connects Sea‑Tac Airport with Westlake Station downtown (no transfers). From Westlake Station it's a short walk to the hotel; the rail trip from Sea‑Tac to downtown is about 35–40 minutes.
- Taxi/car service: 20–29 minutes (varies with traffic).
- Link Light Rail: ~35–40 minutes from Sea‑Tac to Westlake Station; flat fare listed as $3.00 per adult (youth/senior/disabled discounted).
- Hotel transfer options: the property lists airport shuttle and car service options available through the hotel.
| Option | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Taxi / rideshare | 20–29 minutes |
| Link Light Rail (to Westlake Station) | 35–40 minutes |
| Hotel-arranged car/shuttle | Varies |
Getting around downtown on foot and by short transit
The Westin Seattle is in the central business district on Fifth Avenue, putting several key downtown destinations within easy walking distance.
Westlake Center, Pacific Place and the Nordstrom flagship are blocks away; the Washington State Convention Center and Pike Place Market are a short walk.
- Pike Place Market: about a 5–10 minute walk (0.3–0.4 miles).
- Washington State Convention Center: about a 4–6 minute walk (0.3–0.4 miles).
- Westlake Center / Pacific Place / Nordstrom: roughly 1–5 minutes on foot.
- Seattle Art Museum, 5th Avenue Theatre and other downtown theaters: a few blocks away.
| Spot | Walk time (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Pike Place Market | 5–10 minutes |
| Westlake Center / Pacific Place | 1–5 minutes |
| Convention Center | 4–6 minutes |
Monorail, streetcar and light-rail: quick transit choices
The Seattle Center Monorail station (on 3rd Ave near Pine) is about two blocks from the hotel and provides a direct, short ride to Seattle Center and the Space Needle.
Westlake Station (Link Light Rail) is within walking distance for trips to the airport and other neighborhoods; the South Lake Union Streetcar also runs nearby for shorter cross-town hops.
- Monorail: two blocks from the hotel, direct to Seattle Center (Space Needle, MoPOP).
- Link Light Rail: Westlake Station connects downtown with Sea‑Tac Airport and the University of Washington extension stops.
- Streetcar: South Lake Union Streetcar stops are a short walk for access to SLU destinations.
| Transit | Best for |
|---|---|
| Monorail | Quick trips to Seattle Center / Space Needle |
| Link Light Rail | Direct airport access and cross-city trips |
| Streetcar | Short trips within South Lake Union / nearby neighborhoods |
Driving and parking at the hotel
The hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking; the garage entrance is on Westlake Ave (1901 Westlake Ave) rather than the main Fifth Avenue entrance.
An on-site electric car charging station is available. If you plan to drive, note the property posts set daily parking options and times.
- Self parking: listed in hotel materials at $60 per day.
- Valet parking: listed at $72 Monday–Thursday and $82 Friday–Sunday.
- Parking garage entrance: 1901 Westlake Ave (separate from the main 5th Ave entrance).
- EV charging: station available on property.
| Service | Note |
|---|---|
| Self parking | $60 per day (listed) |
| Valet parking | $72 Mon–Thu; $82 Fri–Sun (listed) |
| Garage entrance | 1901 Westlake Ave |
Hotel services that help with transportation
Concierge and the 24-hour front desk can help arrange taxis, car services, and airport transfers. Express check-in/check-out and luggage storage are available for quicker arrivals and departures.
BookResorts agents provide 24/7 phone support for reservations and arrival questions at +1 (888) 605-1350, but on-site concierge handles ground transportation arrangements during your stay.
- Concierge and front desk assistance for taxis, shuttles, and private car services.
- Express check-in / express check-out and luggage storage to simplify arrival/departure.
- Guest Services can advise on schedules for monorail, light rail, and local transit.
| Service | Where to request |
|---|---|
| Taxis / car service | Hotel concierge or 24-hour front desk |
| Airport shuttle/car | Concierge or Guest Services (on request) |
| Luggage storage | Front desk / bell services |
Walking routes & day trips from the hotel
Because of its central location, the hotel makes good starting point for short waterfront walks, ferry trips and day trips. The downtown ferry terminal to Bainbridge Island is walkable in about 20 minutes, or a shorter walk to the waterfront and Pier 52 area.
Day trips commonly launched from downtown include Bainbridge Island by ferry, Snoqualmie Falls by car, and Mount Rainier National Park by car. Exact travel times and schedules vary by operator and season.
- Bainbridge Island ferry terminal: about a 20-minute walk to the downtown ferry terminal.
- Alki Beach: typically reached by driving or by water taxi from the downtown waterfront (water taxi timing and walking distances vary).
- Snoqualmie Falls and Mount Rainier day trips: require a car or booked tour; driving times vary.
| Trip | Typical access |
|---|---|
| Bainbridge Island | Walk to ferry terminal (~20 minutes) + ferry ride |
| Snoqualmie Falls | Drive ~30–45 minutes |
| Mount Rainier National Park | Drive ~2–2.5 hours |
