Where to Stay in Seattle if You Like to Eat

Seattle’s location between the sea, Lake Washington, and surrounding mountain ranges supports day trips, skiing, hiking, and cruises. Local chefs rely on seasonal ingredients such as seafood from nearby waterways, produce from Skagit Valley and other farming communities, and foraged items like mushrooms. Immigrant communities contribute influences that make Filipino, Japanese, and Vietnamese cuisines especially prominent. Exploring the full dining scene takes more than a day, so staying in hotels within walking distance of strong restaurants is recommended. The suggested approach pairs hotel stays with on-site dining options and nearby eateries, allowing guests to choose between nights out and relaxing in after sightseeing and meals.

"There's no shortage of natural beauty in Seattle. The most populous stateside urban center in the Pacific Northwest is nestled between the sea and massive Lake Washington, with mountain ranges to the east and west. Its unique positioning at the intersection of sea, land, and sky makes it the ideal home base for day trips to the surrounding islands, ski vacations in the Cascade mountains, or hiking jaunts around iconic Mount Rainier; it also serves as a starting point for cruises north to Alaska."

"Food here is defined by local and seasonal ingredients: seafood (particularly oysters and salmon) from nearby waterways, a cornucopia of produce from nearby Skagit Valley and other farming communities, as well as mushrooms and other foraged delights. Combine all that with influences from Seattle's longstanding immigrant communities and you get a unique restaurant scene in which Filipino, Japanese, and Vietnamese cuisines are particularly prominent."

"Those looking to dive into this vibrant food scene most certainly will not be able to do it in a single day, which means a hotel is in order. The best spots to bunk are places within easy walking distance of great restaurants and that have great food offerings themselves. Choose your own adventure at the following spots, which at different turns suit those hankering for a night on the town and others who'd rather stay in after an exhausting day of eating, walking, sightseeing, and eating again."

"Inn at the Market One of Seattle's must-visit attractions is Pike Place Market, a sprawling tangle of shops, restaurants, and produce stands. Inn at the Market is the only hotel actually inside Pike Place Market, and it boasts a superb trio of restaurants on site: all-day breakfast spot Bacco, which specializes in Pacific Northwest-inspire"

Read at Bon Appetit