Seattle Downtown Hotel Ensures Travelers Make It to Their Ship on Time and Well Rested

SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwire - Feb 24, 2012) - To ensure smooth sailing for your upcoming cruise, the SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union, among extended-stay Seattle hotels, is offering the Seattle Cruise Transportation Package from May 6^th to September 30^th, 2012.

Cruise-goers who book this hotel deal in downtown Seattle will receive accommodation in an oversized studio suite, a daily hot breakfast buffet, high-speed Internet access, and transportation for two to the cruise terminal (passes for additional guests can be purchased for $7 each). Cruise lines departing from Seattle piers 91 and 66 include Carnival, Holland America, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Norwegian, and, new this year, Disney.

Before setting sail, guests can use this Seattle downtown hotel as a base for exploring the city's top attractions. With a complimentary hotel shuttle service and the nearby light-rail, sights including the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, the Waterfront, and the Seattle Art Museum are just minutes away.

After a day of discovery, it's time to rest up. To soothe sore muscles, take a dip in the pool or Jacuzzi, or stretch your legs at the fitness center. Before calling it a night, enjoy happy hour food and drink specials (4-7pm) at Bistro on Yale Bar, or sit down for a family meal at the restaurant, pairing regional northwest cuisine with the traditional tastes of home. At the end of the evening, your spacious suite offers separate areas for living and sleeping, with a pull-out sofa (perfect for families), plush bedding, and a kitchenette with microwave, mini-refrigerator, sink, and coffeemaker.

To learn more about the SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union, visit the hotel website at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/seadt-springhill-suites-seattle-downtown-south-lake-union/, where you can make Seattle hotel reservations, find packages and deals, and discover nearby dining and attractions.

About the SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union

The best of this city's offerings are found at the SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown/South Lake Union. This extended-stay hotel in downtown Seattle is just minutes from the area's top attractions, including the Space Needle, Waterfront, Pike Place Market, Lake Union, Convention Center, Seattle Art Museum, Safeco Field, and Westlake Center. And, with easy access to the light rail and a complimentary shuttle service, exploring the area couldn't be easier. Each oversized studio suite in this Seattle hotel offers a separate area for living and sleeping, with a pull-out sofa, luxurious bed linens, a well-lit desk, and free high-speed Internet access. Plus, kitchenettes include mini-refrigerators, microwaves, sinks, and coffeemakers, making it easy to feel at home. If you'd rather leave the cooking to someone else, enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast buffet each morning, or head to Bistro on Yale restaurant, where regional northwest cuisine is paired with the familiar flavors of home. At Bistro on Yale Bar, enjoy food and drink specials during happy hour (4-7pm). With nearby businesses including Amazon.com, The Seattle Times, and the greater South Lake Union neighborhood, this downtown hotel is ideal for business travelers, with full access to a 24 Hour Fitness across the street, an indoor pool and Jacuzzi, valet parking, and more than 1,700 sq ft of meeting space.