Seattle hotels with cruise port shuttles make getting to your ship much simpler on cruise day. Instead of worrying about taxis or arranging transportation, you can book your room and have your ride to the port also taken care of.
And given the location in this far corner of the United States, that means many people have to fly in for their trip. Should you want to fly in, it’s a good idea to arrive at least the day before your cruise departs.
Not only is Seattle a wonderful city to visit with lots to see, but if there are any delays such as weather or flight cancellations, you still have plenty of time to reach your ship. Of course, if you are flying in early then you also need a place to stay.
This city has no shortage of hotels near the cruise ports — Pier 66 and Pier 91. And with cruising being big business in the area, many hotels offer perks and incentives to attract cruise passengers. One of those perks is transportation to the cruise port. Stay a night, and they will offer to arrange a shuttle to your ship, usually for a small fee.
Now, not every Seattle hotel offers shuttles to the cruise terminal. However, we’ve rounded up a number of them that do. If you need a ride to the port come cruise day, these are some good options. If you have a hotel in mind already that’s not on our list, it’s a good idea to call and see if they will offer a ride.
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Seattle Hotels with Cruise Shuttles (Near Downtown)
Hyatt Place Seattle/Downtown
For those wanting to visit Seattle, the location of the Hyatt Place can’t be beat. Just a couple of blocks from the Space Needle, you’re in the heart of the city with lots of things to do. The hotel also offers shuttle service to Pier 66 and Pier 91 for $10 per person (cash). You’ll just let the front desk know that you’ll need a ride when you check-in.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 1 mile
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Seattle Center
If you want to stay in a great location near the cruise ports and all the cool things that Seattle has to offer, this hotel is a great option. It’s walking distance to the Space Needle and Museum of Pop Culture. As well, you are near the ports, with shuttle transportation to the ship for $15 per person, whether sailing Pier 66 or Pier 91.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 1.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown
Simple and clean accommodations, this hotel has everything you’d expect — fitness center, breakfast, wi-fi — and also has suites, making it ideal for those traveling with larger groups. It’s also near everything in Seattle Center, but on the opposite side of downtown, making things a bit calmer. If you need a ride to the port, a phone call told us it was $8 per person.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 1 mile
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Mediterranean Inn
A local hotel in the Queen Anne district of Seattle, this spot puts you near sights like the Space Needle and the cruise ports. Visitors shouldn’t miss the outdoor terrace with fantastic views of downtown and Mount Rainier. If taking the hotel’s ride to the cruise terminal, it is $10 per person and you can arrange the ride at check-in.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 1 mile
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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Travelodge Seattle by the Space Needle
The Travelodge offers affordable accommodations near Seattle’s most iconic landmark — the Space Needle. A phone call to the hotel told us that rides can be arranged at check-in with the staff, who said prices were around $12-15 per person.
- Price: $-$$
- Distance to Port: 1 mile
- Review Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Hampton Inn Seattle-Downtown
Hampton Inn is always a popular choice to stay, no matter the city. If you want to stay near downtown Seattle and have a shuttle to the port, this is a great option. There is an $15 per person cruise shuttle from the hotel. All you have to do is simply let the staff know when you check-in that you’ll need a ride and it will be arranged for the cruise day.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 1.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Holiday Inn Seattle Downtown
Walking distance to the Space Needle complex, this hotel puts you less than a mile from Pier 66 and all that downtown Seattle has to offer. It also won’t break the bank with rates under $150 for a number of nights we searched. When it’s time to take your cruise, a call to the hotel told us that they can arrange transportation to the port for just $10 per person.
- Price: $-$$
- Distance to Port: <1 mile
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Hyatt House Seattle/Downtown
Not to be confused with Hyatt Place Seattle/Downtown, Hyatt House sits literally across the street from the Space Needle. That makes it an ideal location if you want to check out the landmark and the museums within the complex like the Museum of Pop Culture. Despite that great location, we also found reasonable rates. Best of all for cruise passengers, there is a shuttle for $10 per person to the port. Just let the hotel know when you check-in.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: <1 mile
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Staybridge Suites Seattle Downtown
If you’re traveling with a family or larger group, this hotel might be a good idea as the suites offered provide more space. This hotel is also highly rated, and while it’s not right next to many of the downtown attractions, it’s still only about 1.5 miles from Pier 66. A call to the hotel told us they offer a shuttle service for $10 per person to the cruise ports.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 1.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Seattle Hotels with Cruise Shuttles (Near Airport)
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport
Flying into Seattle? There are a number of cruise hotels right near the airport. This particular hotel sits less than a mile from the airport and offers a free shuttle back and forth from your flight. As well, if you are headed to the cruise piers, the hotel advertises a “Pre Cruise Package” that includes a night’s stay and transportation to the pier.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 14 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center
This hotel is a perfect stop-off for those flying into Seattle. Similar to the DoubleTree listed above, it offers transportation between the cruise port and the hotel, along with a shuttle from the airport. This way you can fly in and already have your rides to the hotel and cruise terminal already taken care of. A phone call told us a ride was $25 per person each way.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 14 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Holiday Inn Express & Suites: Sea-Tac Airport
A great option for those flying into the area, the Holiday Inn Express is just minutes from the airport and offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. As well, if you’re headed to the cruise port, then the hotel website says that transportation to the terminals can be arranged. The price is $20 per person, each way. Simply let the front desk know at check-in or call ahead and sign up.
- Price: $$
- Distance to Port: 15 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Crowne Plaza Seattle Airport
The hotel offers a free shuttle between the hotel and airport, making it ideal if you are flying in. From there, a call to the front desk told us you can get a ride to the cruise ports in Seattle for $25 per person one way. You’ll make your arrangements for transportation at check-in.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 12.5 miles
- Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Seattle Airport Marriott
It’s hard to beat the Seattle Airport Marriott. It’s a highly rated hotel that’s right near the airport (less than a mile), so you can get back and forth within minutes using the hotel’s free airport shuttle. Need to get to the cruise port? The hotel staff told us that you can arrange a ride with the Seattle Express shuttle service at check-in. The price was $27 per person, one way or $50 round trip.
- Price: $$-$$$
- Distance to Port: 13 miles
- Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any Seattle hotels with shuttles between both the airport and the cruise port?
If you’re flying in for your cruise, it would be a whole lot nicer to book a hotel that can pick you up from the airport, give you a night’s stay, and then give you a ride to the cruise ship.
There are a number of hotels above that fit the bill. In particular, the hotels located near Sea-Tac like Holiday Inn Express & Suites: Sea-Tac Airport and Seattle Airport Marriott are your best bet as they already offer transportation to/from the airport.
What’s the least expensive hotel with a shuttle to the port?
You should know that prices will vary for hotels based on demand and the time of year you are staying. In general, however, we’ve found Holiday Inn Seattle Downtown and Travelodge Seattle by the Space Needle to be on the less expensive end. They are also near Seattle’s downtown, offering a great location to be before your cruise.
What other options are there for getting to the cruise port?
A large city like Seattle has quite a few options for getting to the port. We have full details on port transportation here. If coming from the airport, many people opt to use Uber/Lyft, which will run about $30-50 each way. As well, Seattle has a light rail into downtown. It doesn’t drop right at the pier, but it will get in you in the vicinity for only a few dollars.
You can search for more Seattle hotels below:
Does La Quinta offer shuttle rides from the airport/ to the cruise port?
Looking for a downtown hotel with airport pick up and transfer to the cruise terminal.
The Seatle Airport Marriot is no longer offering a Cruise package deal. Hotel staff states this was seasonal and ended at the end of summer
So it should be back at the start of the next cruise season we’d think.