Seattle Hotel Guide: Smart Stays for First-Timers! 🏨💰

📍 Where to Stay (3 Key Zones) 1️⃣ Downtown (Pike Place, Space Needle, Aquarium) Best for: Walkability + Uber/Lyft (Lyft’s cheaper!). Cons: Homelessness issue (avoid 3rd St at night). 2️⃣ UW Area (University, Woodland Park Zoo) Best for: Quieter vibe, but requires rideshares. 3️⃣ Airport Zone (Boeing Museum, budget stays) Best for: Half the price of downtown + free shuttles to light rail ($3/ride or $6/day pass). 🏨 Hotel Reviews 1️⃣ Pacific Executive Hotel (Downtown) 👍 *10-min walk to Pike Place*, tour buses pickup here. 👎 Old + fire alarms at 3AM (twice! 🚨). 2️⃣ CitizenM Pioneer Square 👍 High-tech (tablet controls!), 12-min to Pike Place. 👎 Sketchy neighbors (typical downtown Seattle). 3️⃣ Airport Hotels (e.g., Radisson, Hampton Inn) 👍 $150/night, free breakfast + light rail access. 👎 30-min to downtown, but huge savings. 💡 Pro Tips Book via Chinese sites for better deals (US summer = $$$). SIM card: Buy a US one on Taobao for rideshares/food apps. Airport hack: Stay there after downtown visits to save. #SeattleTravel #BudgetStays #HotelHacks 🛌✈️