🇺🇸 Seattle, United States
citizenM
📍 201, Westlake Avenue North, Seattle, 98109
Your stay — citizenM
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Hotel Facilities — citizenM
free; speeds up to 1 Gbps; no login constraints
yes, serves all floors; no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on room tablets; no physical papers; historic building is a converted 1950s office building
check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00; early bag-drop available from 08:00; late check-out until 18:00 costs an additional $50-$100
limited availability; cost is $20 per bag per night
step-free access; wheelchair-accessible entrances; some rooms have roll-in showers, but no fully accessible rooms
on-site valet parking available; cost is $40 per night; nearest public car park is the Westlake Center Parking Garage, $20-$30 per night; EV charging available at a nearby public station
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: None; however, a refundable credit card hold of $100-$200 will be placed at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: First Church of Christ, Scientist (164 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Seattle Unity (181 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Denny Park Lutheran Church (253 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Gethsemane Lutheran Church (774 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Pacific Place — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Denny Park — 245 m · ~3 min walk
Discovery Portal — 713 m · ~9 min walk
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley — 749 m · ~9 min walk
Artists at Play Playground — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 541 m · ~7 min walk
Walgreens — 647 m · ~8 min walk
Stadium Market — 528 m · ~7 min walk
Westlake & Thomas — 241 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →US Dollar, USD
Travellers change money at banks or ATMs; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchange desks which offer poor rates.
Credit and debit cards widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) common in most shops and restaurants.
15-20% in restaurants; $1-2 per bag for hotel porters; $2-5 per night for housekeeping; taxis round up or tip 10-15%.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Regular drip coffee from a cafe or chain: ~$2.50–$3.50.
Sandwich or burrito from a deli or food truck: ~$10–$14.
Main course at a casual diner or pub: ~$15–$20.
Food trucks and stalls congregate near South Lake Union and Seattle Center during weekday lunch hours.
QFC and Safeway are common budget supermarkets in the area.
Affordable shopping at Target (on Westlake Ave) or thrift stores along Seattle Center fringe.
King County Metro day pass ($8) gets you on buses and light rail; from the airport, take Link Light Rail to Westlake station for $3.50.
Walk or rent a bike to cover the compact neighbourhood; eat at lunch counters rather than dinner sit-downs; buy snacks at a supermarket instead of hotel minibars.
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Emergency Contacts
SeattleFor non-emergencies, call Seattle Police non-emergency on 206-625-5011. For Poison Control, use 1-800-222-1222. For Crisis Connections (mental health support), call 988.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Seattle, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at citizenM
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 541 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Walgreens — 647 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
S Jackson St & 5th Ave S (0.2 mi from hotel) → Seattle Center / Lower Queen Anne
💡 This bus gets you to the Space Needle area without a transfer. Use the Transit app for live tracking—arrival times are accurate but can shift in traffic.
S Jackson St & 5th Ave S (0.2 mi from hotel) → Capitol Hill (Broadway & Pike)
💡 Cheaper than rideshare for Capitol Hill bar hopping. Buy a day pass ($5) from the ORCA machine at the stop—saves fumbling for cash.
SeaTac/Airport Station (SEA) → International District/Chinatown Station (0.1 mi from hotel)
💡 Board the train from the airport stop—it’s under the parking garage. Tap your ORCA card or use the Transit Go app; avoid buying paper tickets at machines for faster boarding.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → HI-Seattle at American Hotel (520 S King St, Seattle)
💡 Skip the queue by booking via the FlySEA app. Flat rate zones apply—confirm your price before getting in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at citizenM?
Check-in at citizenM is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does citizenM have Wi-Fi?
free; speeds up to 1 Gbps; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at citizenM?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near citizenM?
Sandwich or burrito from a deli or food truck: ~$10–$14.
What is the cheapest way to get around from citizenM?
King County Metro day pass ($8) gets you on buses and light rail; from the airport, take Link Light Rail to Westlake station for $3.50.
Top Attractions in Seattle
💡 Take the glass elevator to the top and walk down the ramp through the 'book spiral'. Free tours run at 1pm most days – no reservation needed.
💡 Pack a picnic and sit on the grassy slope towards the water. The park connects to the waterfront via a pedestrian bridge – best at sunset.
💡 Arrive before 10am to avoid crowds. Visit the lower concourse for cheap produce and the Market Heritage Center (free entry, small donation suggested).
💡 Go at sunrise for near-empty views and fewer tourists. Bring a zoom lens for Rainier on clear days – check the camera before you go.
💡 Enter from the Montlake Cut side and follow the boardwalk through the wetlands. Free parking is limited – take bus 11 or 48 from downtown.