Sheraton Bellevue Hotel

This is the hotel Ginger works at, and she has a special rate of $99/night for anyone interested for any time from Thursday to Sunday night (Monday check-out) around the weekend of the wedding. To take advantage of this, you can use this link or call the hotel's sales department and mention you'd like the special rate for Ginger's wedding. If you want additional days, they may be able to work something out when you call.

This location is on the east side of town and closer to our home than the downtown Seattle wedding venue. Some form of ground transportation like a rental car or public transit would be needed to get from here to the wedding. It will likely be very difficult to find a hotel in this price range near the wedding itself.

The Westin Seattle

We always try to stay at a Westin on vacations and have always liked them, so although we lack experience at this particular location it is still likely to be a nice place. It's just about a half-mile walk from the wedding venue in downtown Seattle.

Seattle Marriott Waterfront

This hotel is located right next to the wedding for maximum convenience, though the area has plenty of places to eat and things to do nearby.

Days Inn Bellevue

The Days Inn in Bellevue may be a suitable option for budget-conscious guests looking for the lowest cost. Bellevue doesn't have a ghetto, but if it did it would be this area. This location is close to two major freeways and our favorite local pizza place, Romio's.

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