🇺🇸 Seattle, United States

Civic Hotel

📍 325, 7th Avenue North, Seattle, 98109

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Hotel Facilities — Civic Hotel

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Wi-Fi

free, 100 MB per day, login via room key card

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Lift / Elevator

serves all floors, no stairs-only sections

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Media & Newspapers

complimentary digital PressReader, physical papers available in lobby

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Check-in / Check-out

3 PM - 6 PM daily, early bag-drop available from 1 PM, late check-out until 1 PM for 20 USD

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Baggage Storage

available 24/7, 5 USD per bag per day

Accessibility

step-free access, wheelchair accessible entrances, accessible rooms available upon request

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Parking

limited on-site valet parking, 45 USD per night; nearby public parking at the 5th Avenue Garage, 28 USD per day; EV charging available at the garage for 15 USD per hour

Fees, Taxes & Deposits

City / tourist tax: 9.5% per night, per person

Deposit & card hold: 50 USD advance deposit + 100 USD incidental card hold at check-in

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

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Shopping

Pacific Place — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk

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Walking & Running

Denny Park — 245 m · ~3 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Discovery Portal — 713 m · ~9 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley — 749 m · ~9 min walk

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Kids & Family

Artists at Play Playground — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk

5-Minute Radius Essentials

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 541 m · ~7 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Walgreens — 647 m · ~8 min walk

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Convenience Store

Stadium Market — 528 m · ~7 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Westlake & Thomas — 241 m · ~3 min walk

Money & Currency

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Local currency

US Dollar, USD

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Where to exchange

Travellers change money at banks or ATMs; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchange desks which offer poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Credit and debit cards widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) common in most shops and restaurants.

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Tipping etiquette

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

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Cheap coffee

Regular drip coffee from a cafe or chain: ~$2.50–$3.50.

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Best-value lunch

Sandwich or burrito from a deli or food truck: ~$10–$14.

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Affordable dinner

Main course at a casual diner or pub: ~$15–$20.

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Street food & cheap eats

Food trucks and stalls congregate near South Lake Union and Seattle Center during weekday lunch hours.

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Budget groceries

QFC and Safeway are common budget supermarkets in the area.

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Affordable clothes

Affordable shopping at Target (on Westlake Ave) or thrift stores along Seattle Center fringe.

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Cheapest way around

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.

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Money-saving tips

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.

Good to know — Seattle

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Plugs & power

Type A/B · 120V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

USD ($)

Emergency Contacts

Seattle
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Police
911
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Ambulance / Medical
911
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Fire Department
911

For 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

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1
The Westy Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
2
Beth's Cafe american
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
3
Flying Squirrel Pizza pizza
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
4
Himitsu Teriyaki asian
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
5
Smile Thai Cuisine thai
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
6
Ridgewood Bottle & Tap Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
7
Red Mill Burgers burger
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
8
Mighty-O Donuts donut
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Seattle, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Civic Hotel

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 541 m · ~7 min walkpharmacy · Walgreens — 647 m · ~8 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

Getting Around

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King County Metro Route 24 $2.25

S Jackson St & 5th Ave S (0.2 mi from hotel) → Seattle Center / Lower Queen Anne

20 min · Every 15-20 minutes · 5:30 AM–11:30 PM (weekdays); 6:30 AM–10:30 PM (weekends)

💡 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.

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Seattle Streetcar (First Hill Line) $2.25

S Jackson St & 5th Ave S (0.2 mi from hotel) → Capitol Hill (Broadway & Pike)

15 min · Every 10-15 minutes · 6:00 AM–10:00 PM (weekdays); 8:00 AM–10:00 PM (weekends)

💡 Cheaper than rideshare for Capitol Hill bar hopping. Buy a day pass ($5) from the ORCA machine at the stop—saves fumbling for cash.

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Link Light Rail (1 Line) $3.25

SeaTac/Airport Station (SEA) → International District/Chinatown Station (0.1 mi from hotel)

35 min · Every 8-12 minutes · 5:00 AM–1:30 AM (weekdays); 6:00 AM–1:30 AM (weekends)

💡 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.

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Seattle Airport Taxi $35

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → HI-Seattle at American Hotel (520 S King St, Seattle)

25 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Skip the queue by booking via the FlySEA app. Flat rate zones apply—confirm your price before getting in.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is check-in at Civic Hotel?

Check-in at Civic Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Civic Hotel have Wi-Fi?

free, 100 MB per day, login via room key card

Is there a city or tourist tax at Civic Hotel?

9.5% per night, per person

Where can I eat cheaply near Civic Hotel?

Sandwich or burrito from a deli or food truck: ~$10–$14.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Civic Hotel?

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

Seattle Public Library – Central Library Free

💡 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.

Olympic Sculpture Park Free

💡 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.

Pike Place Market Free

💡 Arrive before 10am to avoid crowds. Visit the lower concourse for cheap produce and the Market Heritage Center (free entry, small donation suggested).

Kerry Park Free

💡 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.

Washington Park Arboretum Free

💡 Enter from the Montlake Cut side and follow the boardwalk through the wetlands. Free parking is limited – take bus 11 or 48 from downtown.

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