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Washington: Seattle - Four Family-Friendly Places to Stay.412WoodlandparkZooSeattle Seattle and the Puget Sound area always make the grade as a family vacation destination because of the rich variety of things to do as a family. It offers the creative energy and funky atmosphere of Southern California without the madness of freeway traffic and attraction lines.
 
Here's the scoop. Seattle is a city for families who love of music and theater, making discoveries, and experiencing nature any time of year. When the weather cooperates the surrounding mountains offer plenty of trails to burn off energy while the seacoast always has something new to be discovered. When the weather is less perfect for an outdoor activity the list of way to have fun in Seattle is doubled. From puppet shows and music encounters to amazing science and living history, no two days need be the same.

We have identified four hotels up to the task of providing a family-friendly vacation base with extra space and useful amenities. Each with its own personality, they all offer a family-friendly atmosphere with flexibility of services to ease vacation stress. From time to time you will also find family vacation packages offered to ensure extra vacation value.
   
Hotel Nexus in a North Seattle Neighborhood University District. Offering bright, affordable, comfortable space for families on holiday this recently renovated hotel make families feel at home. The property has 169 rooms including 12 two-room suites and 12 spa studios with in-room Japanese hydrotherapy soaking tubs. 412HotelNexusRoomSeattleAll rooms and suites offer complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet access and WiFi is everywhere. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet is served daily with make-your-own Belgian waffles as an option. Guest parking is free during dates of stay and the property is pet-friendly. Bonus points: For flexibility the hotel provides a complimentary scheduled shuttle. (Hotel Nexus in Seattle North of the University District, 2140 N. Northgate Way, Seattle, Washington 98133. Toll-free 1800-435-0754, (206) 365-0700 or www.hotelnexusseattle.com

Best Western Navigator Inn & Suites in South Everett.  The hotel offers great rates, family-friendly hotel services plus full kitchens in every studio and two-room suite, free high-speed internet access in all rooms. Guests enjoy complimentary hot breakfast buffet featuring Belgian waffles, eggs and sausage. There’s a new indoor pool and hot tub, and new fitness center. Newly expanded and renovated, this hotel location makes an ideal family vacation base while making convenient day trips to Seattle, Vancouver, B.C., Whidbey Island, the Olympic Mountains, or for a whale-watching adventure and this is the official hotel of the Everett Silvertips, part of the Western Hockey League.  Bonus points: A free shuttle service for guests operates within 10 mile radius of the hotel and includes the nearby Everett Boeing Assembly Plant and Future of Flight Aviation Center. Bonus points: (Best Western Navigator Inn & Suites, 10210 Evergreen Way, Everett, Washington 98204.Toll-free 1-877-488-0510, (425) 347-2555 or  www.navigatorsuites.com)

Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle North/Lynnwood. This upscale contemporary art-deco inspired hotel in Lynnwood is located just north of Seattle at the junction of I-5 and I-405. The hotel offers a variety of family-friendly room choices including 151 spacious rooms, 40 two-room apartment-style suites with full kitchens, 21 studio suites with full kitchens, 3 whirlpool rooms, and 6 whirlpool two-room suites. Enjoy time in the comfortable library with fireplace. Use the indoor pool with large hot tub or arrange to try the gas barbecue grill on the patio. All guests enjoy complimentary On-the-House® Hot breakfast bar with On-the-Run™ breakfast bag option, daily evening reception offering hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks. High-speed internet access is available in all guest rooms with wireless high-speed internet access available in the lobby, meeting rooms, pool, and patio areas. Guests have free parking, local phone calls and long distance access. Bonus points: We are minutes away from the Alderwood Mall and the new Lynnwood Convention Center both served by our complimentary hotel shuttle available for destinations within a 10-mile radius. (Hampton Inn & Suites® Seattle-North/Lynnwood, 19324 Alderwood Mall Parkway, Lynnwood, Washington 98036. Toll-free 1-877-771-8555, (425) 771-1888 or  www.hamptonseattlenorth.com)
 
Staybridge Suites Seattle North-Everett hotel in Mukilteo. This all-suites, apartment-style hotel creates the atmosphere of a lodge in a Pacific Northwest Lodge. Framed with trees and just minutes from the Whidbey Island Ferry, the hotel provides easy access to the Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Tour Center, making it an excellent choice for a family vacation base. Each of 134 suites provides space complete with a full kitchen with microwave, stove top, dishwasher and full-size refrigerator.  The list of amenities includes free high-speed wireless internet access, hot buffet breakfast, and a Sun Downer Reception. Guests enjoy the outdoor patio with fireplace, media room plus indoor pool and fitness room. Bonus points: Checkout one of the vacation packages created by the hotel to add value to your family vacation. Possibilities include Pizza Delivery, Seattle Premium Outlet, and Flight Enthusiasts Package. (Staybridge Suites Seattle North-Everett, 9600 Harbour Place Mukilteo, WA 98275 (425) 493-9500 or  www.staymukilteo.com)

Content researched by FTF staff. Images provided by Hotel Nexus. Copyright 2011.

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