This hip hotel is centrally located near the waterfront, Pikes Market, the Seattle Art Museum, convention centers, and shops. Guests will enjoy the intimate feel here--palettes of reds, yellows, and blues; wrought iron chandeliers; and comfortable furnishings. The complimentary evening wine reception in the two-story lobby is the perfect place for guests to relax in front of the fireplace or mingle with other guests. Pets are accepted, and the hotel offers (upon request) a temporary pet goldfish for lonely pet owners. Both leisure and business travelers will enjoy the Southern-inspired restaurant, Sazerac.

Hotel Monaco Amenities:

• 189 rooms, 11 story. Pets accepted, some restrictions. Check-in 3 pm, check-out noon. High-speed Internet access, wireless Internet access. Restaurant, bar. Fitness room. Business center. Credit cards accepted.