Get away without going away. Here are prices* for a special night for two on the town — with a sleepover.
Your room: The Silver Cloud Inn [0] in the heart of Seattle's lively South Lake Union neighborhood, two miles from downtown via the new South Lake Union Streetcar [1]. Doubles start at $179 (Internet special) for an August Saturday night stay. 1150 Fairview Ave. N.; 206-447-9500.
Dinner: Dockside on the deck at the BluWater Bistro [1]. Ceviche bowl to share, roll-your-own mahi-mahi tacos, two glasses of pinot grigio, $58.90. 1001 Fairview Ave. N.; 206-447-0769.
Breakfast: Comes with the room, but work up an appetite for a late-morning brunch with a walk to REI's flagship store [1], 222 Yale Ave. N., for some shopping and a stop at the Southlake Grill [1]. Outdoor seating on nice days. Veggie frittata, shrimp and crab omelet and two mimosas: $26. 1253 Thomas St., across from REI; 206-621-1090.
Before checkout: Rent a kayak ($18 an hour for doubles) and paddle around the lake. Rentals at Moss Bay Rowing Club [2], 1001 Fairview Ave. N. (just outside BluWater Bistro); 206-682-2031.
The damage: $282 + taxes and tips.
— Carol Pucci, Seattle Times travel writer
*Prices may vary by date of stay and date booked. These are current prices found on the Web, by phone or in a recent visit.
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