A practical day trip from The Westin Seattle
Start your day at The Westin Seattle (1900 5th Ave) with a short walk to Pike Place Market for morning sights and coffee, then take the Monorail two blocks away to Seattle Center for the Space Needle and museums. Return via the waterfront or on foot and finish with a drink at 1900 FIFTH Bar + Lounge or dinner at Relish Bistro.
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Arrival and starting from The Westin Seattle
Check in at the hotel’s main lobby; standard check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. The front desk and concierge can help with directions, tickets, and day-trip logistics.
If you’re leaving early, ask Guest Services about luggage storage and early breakfast options at Relish To Go. The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk and concierge assistance for arranging transport and tours.
- Hotel address: 1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
- Hotel phone (BookResorts agents, 24/7): +1 (888) 605-1350
- Check-in: 4:00 PM; Check-out: 11:00 AM
| Service | Where/Notes |
|---|---|
| Concierge | Lobby level — can book tours, ferries, monorail directions |
| Luggage storage | Available via Guest Services at check-in/checkout |
| Pool & Fitness | Pool 5:00 AM–11:00 PM; WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio open 24/7 |
Morning: Pike Place Market and waterfront stroll
Pike Place Market is an easy 5–10 minute walk from the hotel and makes a good first stop for coffee, produce, and vendor stalls. Arrive early to avoid crowds and watch the market open.
From the market you can continue down to the central waterfront (Seattle Aquarium, piers, and the Great Wheel) within about a 10–20 minute walk depending on how much you linger.
- Walk time from hotel to Pike Place Market: about 5–10 minutes
- Seattle Aquarium and waterfront: roughly a 10–20 minute walk from the market
- Bring comfortable shoes — cobblestones and stairs are common around the market
| Attraction | Why go | Approx. walk time from hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Pike Place Market | Shops, coffee, market atmosphere | 5–10 minutes |
| Seattle Aquarium | Marine exhibits | 10–20 minutes |
| Seattle Great Wheel | Waterfront views | 10–20 minutes |
Lunch options at The Westin Seattle
Relish Bistro serves breakfast and lunch daily (breakfast 6:30 AM–11:00 AM; lunch 11:00 AM–2:00 PM) with American dishes such as burgers, pizzas, and salads. Reservations are available via OpenTable if you’re coming back mid-day.
If you prefer a quick option before heading out, Relish To Go offers Starbucks coffee, espresso drinks, and grab-and-go items (open 6:00 AM–6:00 PM). For an evening drink after your day trip, 1900 FIFTH Bar + Lounge opens from about 3:00 PM and serves craft cocktails and small plates.
- Relish Bistro phone: (206) 256-7600 (reservations via OpenTable)
- Relish To Go hours: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
- 1900 FIFTH Bar + Lounge hours: typically 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
| Venue | Serves | Typical hours |
|---|---|---|
| Relish Bistro | Breakfast, Lunch (Dinner Thu–Sat) | Breakfast 6:30–11:00; Lunch 11:00–2:00 |
| Relish To Go | Coffee & grab-and-go | 6:00–6:00 |
| 1900 FIFTH Bar + Lounge | Cocktails & small plates | 3:00–11:00 |
Afternoon: Seattle Center via the Monorail
The Seattle Monorail station is about two blocks north of the hotel and provides a direct ride to Seattle Center, home to the Space Needle, MoPOP, and Chihuly Garden and Glass. The monorail ride is short and avoids downtown traffic.
Seattle Center attractions are walkable once you arrive—Chihuly Garden and Glass is roughly 1 mile from the hotel if you prefer to walk instead of taking the monorail. The monorail also saves time if you want to see multiple attractions in one afternoon.
- Monorail location: about two blocks from the hotel (near Third Ave and Pine St)
- Seattle Center attractions: Space Needle, MoPOP, Chihuly Garden and Glass
- Chihuly Garden and Glass distance from hotel: about 1 mile
| Option | Where to catch it | Why use it |
|---|---|---|
| Monorail | Two blocks from hotel — Third & Pine | Direct to Seattle Center, avoids traffic |
| Walk | Along 5th Ave toward the waterfront | Scenic, good for daylight and photos |
| Taxi/ride-share | Hotel curb or porte-cochere | Faster in poor weather or with mobility needs |
Alternative afternoon: Ferry to Bainbridge Island
If you want a quieter, small-town excursion, walk to the downtown ferry terminal and take a ferry to Bainbridge Island. The walk-on ferry is a popular 35–40 minute crossing and puts you in a waterfront town with shops, an art museum, and access to the Bloedel Reserve by car or taxi.
The ferry terminal is within walking distance from the hotel; ask the concierge for current ferry schedules and boarding tips. Bainbridge makes a good half-day trip that returns you to downtown Seattle in time for dinner.
- Ferry duration: about 35–40 minutes (walk-on)
- Bainbridge attractions: waterfront village shopping, art museum, Bloedel Reserve (requires additional transport)
- Check current ferry schedules at the ferry terminal or with the concierge
| Tip | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Buy ferry tickets on arrival | Ferries accept walk-on passengers; check peak times |
| Bring a jacket | Water crossings can be cool and windy |
| Allow extra time for return | Ferry schedules vary by season and day |
Evening: Return to the hotel and unwind
After a day out, the hotel’s lobby-level 1900 FIFTH Bar + Lounge is convenient for cocktails and small plates; Relish Bistro serves dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 PM–10:00 PM. You can also use 24-hour room service if you prefer to dine in your room.
If you want to swim, the heated indoor pool is open daily from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM and has an adjacent outdoor sun deck with loungers. Note that pool and changing areas are described by guests as relatively compact for a large hotel.
- Pool hours: 5:00 AM–11:00 PM (heated indoor pool)
- Fitness: WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio open 24/7 on the fifth floor
- Room options to consider: Room, Deluxe Room, Premium Room, Grand Room, Deluxe Suite, Executive Suite (use exact room names when booking)
| Service | Availability/Notes |
|---|---|
| Indoor pool | 5:00 AM–11:00 PM; adjacent outdoor sun deck |
| WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio | Open 24/7; cardio, free weights, Peloton bikes |
| In-room spa (Heavenly Spa) | Professional treatments delivered to guestrooms |
