The Aztec goddess of water…read more Once we're off the plane we really do flow like water as we travel down to baggage claim and customs. One of the highlights of returning to Seattle from an international flight is seeing this piece of art. It's a unique welcoming gift. First you'll have an aerial view then once you're on the ground floor you'll really get to see how huge the pieces are. The sheer size and vibrant colors changes my attitude after being on a plane for hours. It brings up feelings of playfulness and energy. It reminds me of scrunchies I used to wear in elementary school. This is a nice addition to the airport. It's definitely one of my favorite public art pieces.

I frequently visit Bellevue but never knew about this garden until lately. It's such a gem and…read moretranquil place to visit. The peaceful atmosphere is just so beautiful and relaxing I felt I was away from the hustle and bustle of the city. I even spotted deers! There's no admission fee. Washrooms are available. Parking is free.

Bellevue Botanical Garden is a beautiful place. And the fact that it is always free too! It's open…read moreevery day even holidays! To be a small botanical garden, there's a nice walking path and many, many beautiful flowers and plants to see. There are often local community events hosted here. Activities for the young to adults. They have classes that you can find and sign up for on their website as well. And the classes are affordable!! You may even see people taking wedding photos here because again it's beautiful. The park is ADA friendly. The path is dirt and pebbled but can be navigated with a wheelchair. There are bathrooms on site and a small shop. I have never purchased bulbs or plants from here but I know there is a big community around that. The coffee shop in the garden can get busy. But a benefit is we were able to charge my husband's wheelchair there on a visit. While the park is open every day, the coffee shop is not. Definitely this should be a spot for all locals. And not just a one time visit either.

My wife, daughter, and I spent the night here before catching our early morning flight the next…read moreday. We arrived by train and walked a quick five minutes from the station to the registration desk. Our second-floor room with two king-size beds was great. There was tons of space and the beds were comfy. The bathroom was disappointingly small, with an old-school tub and shower. We had a view of the Cascades courtyard and their large outdoor pool. There was also a hot tub and a fire pit to enjoy. The landscaping was incredible and well done. While we could have walked to the terminal in the morning, we opted for their quick five-minute shuttle ride. We enjoyed our stay here and will likely return if we book another early morning flight in the future.

Three stars all around, but five stars for location and convenience! Truly, this hotel is exactly…read morewhat you hope it would be as far as convenience. I must add that it is convenient if you are physically capable of walking without assistance. If you are arriving into SeaTac airport, you follow the directions toward the skybridge that takes you by the same light rail station that would take you to downtown Seattle. Once you get to the light rail station, follow the next skybridge that has stairs and an elevator that brings you down to street level (International Blvd). The hotel is right across the street. We were told they do have a shuttle to the airport to take you door to door, but we did not use it. Our hotel room was right by the exit door that faced the entrance to the skybridge that takes you to both the light rail station and the airport terminal. The hotel itself is fine. It's nice, but not super fancy. It has everything you need (except a pool to swim in, but I'll get to that). It has an onsite restaurant (Spencer's Steak and Chops) that is open for lunch and dinner. There is a cafe-style area that serves coffee, tea, and a few breakfast items like pastries, a breakfast sandwich, and a breakfast burrito. There are also some grab and go items. There is no free breakfast option, so that is something to consider. The hotel room itself is fine also. Not fancy and new, but also not old. It was clean and it is average all around. It did have everything we need, but I did notice that there was no extra toilet paper in the bathroom. There was always only the roll (which was not a full roll) on the dispenser. There is a nice garden area with seating and plenty of areas indoors to sit whether it's to read a book or just need some breathing space outside your room. I used the fitness center which was great. You have to walk across the lobby area and through another part of the hotel where the conference rooms are to get to it. There were plenty of options like treadmills, exercise bikes, weights, etc. There is a restroom, towels, and water. This is also where you would walk to get to the pool area, which we did not get to until the third day of our stay. (We stayed 5 days/4 nights). The Seattle area was quite warm (low 80s F) when we went (mid-late August), so we were really looking forward to taking a cool dip in the pool. It was after 7pm and there was no one in the pool area except for a woman who was sitting on a lounge chair reading a book or on her phone. I wondered if it would be busy with families/children, but it wasn't. Perhaps it was dinner time. As we approached the pool, we saw that it was filthy. It was either really dirty or the bottom of the pool was stained black. My daughter and I both looked at each other not knowing what to say other than there was no way we were getting in. She took several photos. We were extremely disappointed. We left to go back to our room, but not without me waiting in line with people who were checking in to the hotel so that I could report the unusable swimming pool. There was only one hotel staff at the desk with quite a few folks in line, so by the time I got up there, the person apologized and that was it. I asked if I could leave message for management about the pool and I gave my room number. I don't know if it ever got to anyone, but the next morning on the way to the fitness center, I stopped at the front desk again and spoke to the person there. This time I had someone a bit more receptive, he apologized for the unacceptable nature of the pool (I showed him the photos), and was given a discount for that day (and only that day). I would probably stay here again if I am considering whether or not I have transportation when I'm visiting. The cost would also need to be factored in. We did have a day that we hopped on the light rail to downtown Seattle, and that was super convenient. I was hoping for a bit more out of a Hilton, but it was fine. Three stars.

Great place for a business meeting. Once you walk into the Conference Center the hustle & bustle…read moreof the airport falls away, the peace & quite of the Conference Center is very calming. The staff was very easy to work with from beginning to end. The complimentary AV equipment was very useful and we were very grateful it was already included, other facilities charged us for everything extra we needed.

From the owner: We are different from other venues in that we offer one flat rate. Room rental, audiovisual, and,…read moreof course, tables, chairs, linens are all one flat rate - no taxes or fees. We also offer FREE dedicated Wi-Fi and parking validations for all of your guests!

One of the most comfortable and helpful libraries I've seen in my nearly 8 decades of life. They…read morewill try their best to access anything for you.

A great library, I was able to stop in many times to participate in a couple zoom calls for…read moreinterviews and other work tasks! Nice and helpful staff and lots of great books and computers and other resources also!