Tacoma

Hotel Murano
1320 Broadway Plaza

(http://hotelmuranotacoma.com/) 1320 broadway plaza, +1 253 238-8000.

Courtyard Marriot - Tacoma Downtown
1515 Commerce Street
253-591-9100
Across from the Great Tacoma Convention Cener

The Courtyard Marriott in Downtown Tacoma is a newer hotel in the heart of the city. It is across the street from the Convention Center and the free LINK light rail. The hotel is connected to the historic Waddell building. The Waddell building's ground floor features the award winning restaurant, Pacific Grill (http://pacificgrilltacoma.com/), ran by famed Chef, Gordon Naccarato. Above Pacific Grill are 2 luxury suites that are one of a kind for a Courtyard property. The hotel also feature Club Biella Spa & Salon (http://clubbiella.com/), a 10,000 sqft space with an Italian villa theme. The spa includes a pool and workout room that can be used by hotel guests. A small hidden gem in the hotel is Joe's Barber Shop which can be found just down the stairs from the main lobby. This barber shop features hair cuts, shaves and more in a masculine setting. On the lower level of the hotel is the new Pacific Grill Events Center (http://pacificgrillcateri...) that host many events year round. Pacific Grill's catering operation is also ran out of the Events Center.

The four major downtown hotels in the city are:

Silver Cloud (http://silvercloud.com/ta...), on a two-mile long scenic waterfront, Ruston Way (http://metroparkstacoma.o...).

The Villa (http://villabb.com/) is a highly rated, luxury six-room bed and breakfast hotel in the Stadium district. Their website has restaurant recommendations (http://villabb.com/restau...).

Comfort Inn Tacoma Hotel
8620 S. Homsmer Street
(253) 538-7998
$80

Offers guests free wireless high-speed Internet access and a fitness center with an indoor heated pool.