We're unable to get accomodations at the Best Western near King Street station...two night minimum and we're there only one. It appears we'll again put up at the Hampton Inn and Suites near the Space Needle...did that in 2004.
We're arriving Seattle about 10:20 AM on train #7 and would like to "check" our baggage while we wonder around town,have lunch and possibly dinner before checking into our hotel in the evening. The Seattle station accepts checked baggage, but do they have the facility to accommodate storing our baggage until 7:00 PM or so when we head for the hotel. As always, appreciate your knowledgeable replies. Best regards, Rodger
Posted by notelvis (Member # 3071) on :
You could give the ticket agent in Seattle a quick call to be sure but I would imagine that you could store your luggage for a couple or three dollars per piece much like in DC or LAX while you sightsee during the day.
Posted by RussM (Member # 3627) on :
It has been my experience that any station that handles checked luggage will store your bags (at a fee of $3 per item), provided that you have either arrived on Amtrak, or are ticketed to depart on Amtrak. You do need to check on the hours of operation, as they are different for each station. On a recent trip, I stored bags in LAX, and then again in ABQ. In Albuquerque, they also had storage lockers, which were cheaper to use than than Amtrak.
Posted by train lady (Member # 3920) on :
You could also check with the hotel, Many times they will keep your baggage for you until the room is ready while you go browsing. It wouldn't hurt to check.
Posted by smitty195 (Member # 5102) on :
I've stayed at that Hampton Inn a few times. I think it's a GREAT place to stay. If only it were a little closer to downtown (or the train station). Last time I was there, they did not have a shuttle to take you anywhere, and you had to call in advance for a taxi since they normally don't patrol that area.
Posted by RRRICH (Member # 1418) on :
Hillside -- I assume the Best Western you attempted to reserve was the Pioneer Square Hotel? I too tried to reserve a room there for us on our trip this summer, and was told (as has been confirmed previously by others on this forum) that they now require a 2-night minimum stay, why I have no idea......
I booked a room for us at the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza -- a bit expensive, but it will only be for one night. Anyone here know anything about that hotel? How close is it to King Street Station?
Posted by a meyer (Member # 4954) on :
In regards to the Pioneer Hotel, I have noticed that the 2 night requirement applies on dates when the Football or Baseball team have a game (only a few blocks from the hotel). When I have tried to book a date when they are out of town, I have been able to book one night only. I imagine the two night minimum may apply for other big events in the area.
Andy
Posted by John Hull (Member # 4465) on :
I agree with Train Lady. Try the hotel. We arrived in Austin (yes I know it's a long way from Seattle!)at 10 am and the Holiday Inn was pleased to store our bags while we visited the sights. John
Posted by HillsideStation (Member # 6386) on :
Thanks all. E-mailed Amtrak and they echoed RussM's response, ie. three bucks a pop. As to leaving them at the hotel; the reason for the question was to obviate traveling all the way to the hotel "just" to drop off bags.
Once again, thanks, Best regards, Rodger. P.S. Last year we were probably the only ones who arrived on Amtrak and took a hotel at the airport. However, given that we were spending three days and needed a car rental, the only economically feasable hotel was at the airport.