My wife and I spent five nights at the Inn at the Market in May 2012. We specifically chose IATM (as it is abbreviated) based not only on the recommendation of a friend, but because of this hotel's close proximity to Seattle's Pike Place Market and the Seattle waterfront. I easily made reservations on line at the IATM's user-friendly website ( <url> and received immediate confirmation by email, as well as a followup reminder about a week before our trip started. Our room overlooked Elliott Bay, which afforded great views of Washington State Ferries, huge container ships, the Olympic Mountains, and of course the Market itself. Our room was immaculately clean and the HVAC system kept us comfortable in mid-May heat. Friendly staff--across the board--went out of their way to help us with recommendations for dining and a walking tour of nearby Bainbridge Island. We enjoyed wine one evening at the bistro that is part of the IATM complex; again, the fellow who was our host knew wines and helped with recommendations. This hotel has an outdoor rooftop deck with comfy chairs; it is a great place to watch the sunset while having a bottle of wine along with bread, cheese, smoked salmon, or clam chowder, all available from nearby shops and restaurants. I would imagine that one could have a dinner from the in-house bistro brought up as well. IATM is easily reachable from SEATAC airport by a nice Light Rail System whose northernmost downtown stop is only about 2 blocks away from the hotel (one way fare was $2.75). If, like us, you prefer not to drive in downtown Seattle (where traffic is congested; moreover, airport rental car taxes and fees are exorbitant, to say the least) the Light Rail System is perfectly suited to your needs. We were well within walking distance of many great seafood establishments and, of course, the whole of Pike Place Market. Special thanks to David Watkins, the General Manager, who went out of his way to make our experience at IATM one that we shall not soon forget. Definitely in my "Top Ten" list of hotels where I have stayed.
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