What to expect: Floor-to-ceiling windows line the expansive lobby foyer, appointed with high ceilings, autumn hues, and brightly colored paintings of Northwest vistas. Beyond the marble entryway, guests—primarily business travelers and airline personnel—relax in front of a fireplace with a marble mantle. Custom-designed glass separates the adjacent restaurant.

Amenity highlights: Winding footpaths, native rhododendrons, and an outdoor pool distinguish the meticulously landscaped courtyards. The hotel’s steakhouse provides garden views and seasonal outdoor dining. Wireless Internet access is available in the lobby (surcharge). A spa offers massage and body treatments.

Insider tip: Angle Lake Park, one mile from the hotel, is a scenic 10-acre haven with a year-round fishing pier, a boat launch, a concert stage, and grassy expanses ideal for strolling. Lifeguards supervise the popular swimming lake in summer, while gatherings under the rustic picnic shelters are commonplace throughout the year.

What to expect: The lobby has the feel of a Northwest lodge, highlighted by a welcoming stone fireplace, two-story wood-beam ceiling, and plenty of armchairs and overstuffed sofas. Guests can enjoy drinks in the Atrium Lounge, dine in the Yukon Landing restaurant, or order in-room breakfast. A complimentary shuttle operates to the airport, a mile away.

Amenity highlights: The foliage-filled atrium features a large swimming pool and two spa tubs. Guests also can work out in the 24-hour fitness center or relax in the women’s or men’s saunas. An on-site spa offers massage therapy, facials, and nail services.

Insider tip: The hotel is one of the regular stops for a third-party shuttle van, which provides scheduled service from several airport hotels to Pike Place Market, in downtown Seattle for $5-$15 each way (price subject to change).