What to expect: Guests enter a lobby with marble floors, original artwork, and comfortable seating. A second, smaller room provides a fireside couch and complimentary morning coffee service. Located one mile from the Bellevue Square shopping mall and Meydenbauer Center, and 10 miles from downtown Seattle, the suburban hotel attracts a mix of business and leisure travelers.

Amenity highlights: Guests have complimentary access to the facilities at the adjoining athletic club, which include two indoor lap pools, a seasonal outdoor splash pool, an extensive gym, and racquetball, squash, and tennis courts. Dining options include a bistro-style restaurant specializing in regional cuisine, two casual cafés, and a stylish lounge.

Insider tip: One mile away, Meydenbauer Center offers 36,000 square feet of meeting and event space. In addition to conventions, the center houses the Theater at Meydenbauer Center, which is home to Ballet Bellevue, Bellevue Civic Theater, Bellevue Opera, Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra, and other arts-related events throughout the year.

What to expect: A sloping glass roof fills the hotel's seven-story atrium lobby with light, while pod-like glass elevators transport guests to the floors above. Located a half-mile from Meydenbauer Center, a mile from Bellevue Square shopping, and 10 miles from downtown Seattle, the suburban hotel attracts a mix of business and leisure travelers and conventioneers.

Amenity highlights: The Hilton Bellevue provides complimentary shuttle service to Bellevue Square (shopping center) and other surrounding attractions on an hourly basis. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a year-round outdoor spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. The atrium lobby houses a gift shop, Tully’s coffee shop, and Basil’s Bar, which serves cocktails and appetizers. Basil’s Kitchen offers Mediterranean cuisine.

Insider tip: Basil’s Kitchen also features an attractive plated Sunday brunch.