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Hotel MuranovsArctic Club Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel ranks slightly higher than Hotel Murano. The Arctic Club Seattle - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel is ranked #19 in Seattle with praise from 7 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Hotel Murano
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1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA 98402
From $116/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Named for the Italian island where some of the world's best glass is created, this big hotel with an intimate ambience centers around exhibits by world-famous glass artists." Full review
Jetsetter "Stunning art glass and stellar service are standouts at Tacoma's top hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness "In a city renowned for its glass-blowing tradition, Hotel Murano showcases glass sculpture and contemporary art in its public spaces."
Star Service "This gleaming city center hostelry, once the Sheraton Tacoma, continues to provide the top choice here." Full review
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Choose floors 18 and above for the best views, with even-numbered rooms facing Mount Rainier and odd-numbered ones viewing the Puget Sound.
Michelin Guide "Complementing Tacoma's arts focus, Murano is a design hotel displaying a contemporary art collection in the lobby."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Opened in 2008, the 319-room Hotel Murano is part luxury boutique hotel, part contemporary art museum located in the center of downtown Tacoma." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler ""For glass lovers, this is the place to go," with each of the "trendy but exquisite" floors of the glass-and-concrete structure dedicated to a different glass artist." Full review
Travel + Leisure "At the new Hotel Murano, each of the 21 guest-floors honors a different artist (from Australian Cockburn to Chihuly), and rooms are filled with one-of-a-kind handblown pieces." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"Situated in downtown Tacoma, Washington, Hotel Murano impresses visitors with its hip, modern decor." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"There's a grand lobby full of dramatic art installations and mini-exhibits of glassworks on each floor. The rooms are also a bit chicer than the typical utilitarian business accommodations" Full review
Arctic Club Hotel
Concierge Condé Nast Traveler Star Service
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Gayot Frommer's Lonely Planet
700 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
From $154/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Though its central location makes the Arctic Club ideal year-round, in summer you can stroll the waterfront, just five blocks from the hotel."
Condé Nast Traveler "Such attention to detail, paired with equally attentive staff, makes the hotel warm and welcoming." Full review
Star Service "This is one of Doubletree's most intriguing properties to date and the polar opposite of its 800-room sibling near the airport. It has an upscale twist that makes a great first impression." Full review
Zagat4.3
"There's "no better place to kick off an expedition" than this "unique" turn-of-the-century Downtown chain outpost."
Frommer's "Today the Arctic Club Seattle is one of the prettiest historic buildings in Seattle and should be your first choice if you enjoy staying in historic hotels." Full review
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Be sure to sneak a peek inside the Northern Lights Dome Room, a grand hall with original frescoes, a stained-glass ceiling, and lots of ornate plasterwork and gilding.
Fodor's "The Arctic Club pays homage to an era of Gold Rush opulence. Fun touches like trunks for bedside tables and walrus bottle openers continue the arctic club theme." Full review
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Choose from rooms with whirlpools or deluxe showers; a few rooms have outdoor terraces.
Gayot "Formerly a men's club for veterans of the Alaska gold rush, this downtown hotel offers all of the perks of a luxury hotel as well as a colorful historic background."
Frommer's "The rooms, with their big windows, king-sized beds and Art Deco–style armchairs...great location for exploring the oldest and most architecturally interesting part of Seattle (Pioneer Square)" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"By staying true to the building's history with period furnishings and original architectural details, the hotel creates an ambience straight out of the early part of the last century." Full review
