Hotel at a Glance: Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle South/Tukwila

Situated in Tukwila, Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle South is a hotel that can be a great place to stay for a rest or to discover the city and visit places including the Museum of Flight, Pike Place Market, or Wild Waves Theme Park. It lies not far from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The rooms are fully equipped with dining and seating areas, fireplaces, and cable TV with HBO.

• Spend some time in the swimming pool
• Check out the nearby places such as the Space Needle or The Museum of Flight
• Travel to Settle, where Space Needle and Seattle Art Museum can be found
• Get some rest: in the studio with complimentary WiFi and fully equipped kitchens

Downtown Seattle, Washington: Art, Architecture, and Famous Coffee in Coastal Urban Center

Street performances, flowers, and fresh-caught fish find a common home at Seattle’s Pike Place Market. Founded in 1907, it's where both sightseers and locals shop. Drop into the Fish Market to watch the staff tossing salmon, halibut, and cod—a famous tradition. There are plenty of nonperishable goods as well, including jewelry and other crafts. And you might want to take a picture in front of the market’s iconic sign, which now rivals the Space Needle as the city’s most recognizable symbol.

The original Starbucks coffeehouse has operated out of Pike Place since the 1970s. You can stop here for a pick-me-up before taking the half-mile walk to Seattle's Central Library. Whether you love books or architecture or both, this futuristic-looking library is worth a visit. The 11-story glass-and-steel structure consists almost entirely of diamond-shaped windows arranged to look like a geometric net. The otherworldly interior is a playground for book lovers. Be sure to check out the library’s “living room” in the morning, when sunlight creates a kaleidoscopic shadow on the floor.