Place to Stay Within 2 hours of Seattle

walkunafraid

Hi all, grabbed a couple tickets to Seattle night 1 so I'll be making the drive up from Southern California. It's probably much cheaper to stay outside of Seattle somewhere, so I'm asking for any tips on what's around that's hospitable and within a 2-hour drive from the stadium. I'm not at all familiar with the state, so any help suggesting nearby cities would be awesome. I certainly don't need much aside from a bed since I'll be doing little in the area aside from sleeping. Thanks!

SomethingCreative

I’d look at something near seatac airport and take the sounder light rail into to town, hotels are WAY cheaper and prolly only a 30 train ride

walkunafraid

SomethingCreative said:

I’d look at something near seatac airport and take the sounder light rail into to town, hotels are WAY cheaper and prolly only a 30 train ride

Thank you - this is great advice! Any idea if trains run late enough to catch one after the show?

SomethingCreative

walkunafraid said:

SomethingCreative said:

I’d look at something near seatac airport and take the sounder light rail into to town, hotels are WAY cheaper and prolly only a 30 train ride

Thank you - this is great advice! Any idea if trains run late enough to catch one after the show?

I believe they run until midnight... I’ve taken it back after many mariners games and after the TOTD shows with no problems.

risris

Looked into the same thing. Seatac hotels are relatively expensive for that week. Still if you stay on International Blvd. you will be able to catch the light rail. Depending on the hotel it might be a 10-15 minute walk to get there. 

The light rail out I believe runs until 1:30 am so plenty of time. Just google Seattle light rail timetable to confirm. 

If the prices for hotels are too expensive then Tacoma would be the next best option. 30-45 minutes away. Just don’t wait too late to get into town. Lots of traffic. Park at Seatac and take the light rail in. 

Corey G

You can take the light rail in from Tacoma, and pretty much any bigger city along the I-5 corridor, as well. Or catch a ride with another member. I’ve been hooked up with rides when I’ve visited other states and wouldn’t have a problem with paying it forward to a couple people. I’m driving up from Tacoma with my Mother in Law. 

walkunafraid

Lots of awesome advice here. Thanks, everyone. Didn't think this was going to happen at all for me until scoring tickets in yesterday's general sale. Now I'm pumped. See y'all in Seattle.

ZeldaZonk

I would also look at Kent and Federal Way if you need any other options. They're not too much further than the Sea-Tac area, and Federal Way has some decent hotels and great restaurants. 

walkunafraid

Just to close out this thread (and I appreciate all the advice) - I ended up getting an Airbnb for less than $100/night just on the outskirts of Seattle. The homeowner said it's about a 15 minute drive into downtown, so I'm more than happy with that.

given2fly23

walkunafraid said:

Just to close out this thread (and I appreciate all the advice) - I ended up getting an Airbnb for less than $100/night just on the outskirts of Seattle. The homeowner said it's about a 15 minute drive into downtown, so I'm more than happy with that.

Which neighborhood?

Do any locals have thoughts on Beacon Hill?  Specifically the 13th & Winthrop area?  Safe?