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The Washington city of Seattle is as far north as it gets for a major city in continental America. The close proximity to Canada along with its major Pacific seaport means the city's history has been invariable linked with sea trade and transport to and from Vancouver and Alaska. People who travel to Alaska by air or sea will probably do so from Seattle but to pass through and not stay a while is to miss out on an incredible diverse city, filled with possibilities for business and leisure and with with easy access to terrific natural splendor and wildlife all of its own. The accommodation options for visitors are numerous and of a high quality and the five star hotels Seattle has are very special indeed.
Founded as late as 1851, Seattle is by no means America's oldest city but it is associated with some of the country's classic historical periods and contemporary culture. Its prime position and routes for trade ensured an early wealth from timber and even more so from the gold rush, in terms of providing services and facilities for those looking to seek their fortunes. And so it is still, a city with an entrepreneurial spirit and free expression of ideas and culture. High tech industries have taken over in modern times, from aviation via Boeing, to IT and Biotechnology industries and the five star hotels Seattle has are well equipped for guests who need to do business during their stay.
The cultural contributions made by the city are as diverse as they are significant. Coffee shops are certainly up there as one of the most instantly recognizable of the city's traits and Starbucks started here before taking over the world. The concept of selling coffee was not new of course but the city took it to an art form, not just through wide ranging coffee selections but in the environment, where a coffee forms an accompaniment to daily life, whether for meeting up with friends, surfing the web, or enjoying some poetry or stand up comedy. Guests within five star hotels Seattle should certainly expect some great hotel environments to enjoy their coffee.
Another cultural aspect of the city uppermost in most peoples minds in the music. Arts and music abound in Seattle and there are many first class museums, galleries and classical music events. The city's most famous musical heritage however starts and ends with guitars, firstly with Jimi Hendrix and latterly with Nirvana, Pearl Jam and others, who pioneered a whole new genre of music in the 90s, termed 'Grunge'. It is a legacy which serves the city still in its music venues and opportunities to check out the latest local talent. It is a very social city, from the finest restaurants to the basement bars, and there really is something for everyone.
While there is no single style to the five star hotels Seattle, many will be very much ultra-modern in style, particularly those in and around the down town financial district, an area which most defines the city skyline. The most famous city landmark is the Space Needle, a tower built as part of the Century 21st Exhibition in 1962. There are many other neighborhoods in the city and they all retain a sense of individuality which is well celebrated via a range of local events and any luxury hotel within that neighborhood will be well placed to enjoy them. Suffice to say, whatever architectural form the top hotels take, and wherever they are located, they will be stylish and well equipped for both the business and leisure traveler.
Guests attending the city on conference or for work purposes will enjoy the level of corporate facilities and services available in the five star hotels Seattle has. These will often include 24 hour business centers equipped with computers, fax machines, printers and copiers. Guest rooms, and particularly executive suites will have further features such as high speed internet access, work desks, and direct dial telephones. The latest satellite television systems will also provide access to global news and finance channels. Executive guests can make full use of the hotel services too, such as laundry and dry cleaning, shoe shine and delivery of a morning newspaper to the room.
It is not only executives who can enjoy the benefits of five star hotels Seattle. That same internet connectivity is just as useful for staying in touch with friends and family and planning activities in the city, and the television will have all the most popular film and entertainment channels too, ideal for enjoying with an order from 24 hour room service. Other features will include sophisticated climate control, mini-bars and whole lot more. Then there are the hotel leisure facilities which will certainly include first class dining, great lounge spaces and usually facilities for health and fitness, such as swimming pools, sports courts and gyms.
Front desk and concierge services of five star hotels Seattle are there to ensure guests make the most of the hotel but also of the city and there are certain benefits of staying in such luxury accommodation. When you want a table at a busy restaurant or the best seats for latest show in town the top hotels will have influence and all the right city contacts to make things happen. In a city where there is a lot of things happening this can be an invaluable resource.
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