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Thornewood CastlevsHotel Murano
Thornewood Castle Inn and Gardens and Hotel Murano are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Murano is preferred by most professionals compared to Thornewood Castle Inn and Gardens. Hotel Murano ranks #27 in Seattle with praise from 7 sources including Fodor's, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
Thornewood Castle
Fodor's
Frommer's
8601 N. Thorne Lane S.W., Tacoma, WA 98498
From $275/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Meeting Rooms
- Conferences
Fodor's "Spread over four lush acres along beautiful American Lake, this...mansion built in 1908 has hosted two American presidents." Full review
Frommer's "There may not be any real castles in the United States, but this imposing 30,000-square-foot manor house, located a few miles south of Tacoma, sure comes close." Full review
Hotel Murano Fodor's
Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Michelin Guide
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report
Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
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
