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Best Western Seattle Airport Hotel
A practical airport stop near Sea-Tac with free breakfast, reliable shuttles, and comfortable beds.
Strong · Deep coverage · read from 18 sources · 143 traveler insights
82
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Best Western Seattle Airport Hotel offers functional accommodations conveniently located by Sea-Tac Airport and the light rail station. Guests appreciate the reliable 24 hour transportation, frequent shuttles, and comfy beds. The morning breakfast provides many options before an early flight. However, rooms can be very noisy all night, and some visitors report an older property with occasional housekeeping oversights. 717136
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers agree the shuttle service is reliable and on time for airport pickups and drop-offs. 17
- The location is conveniently situated near the airport and adjacent to the light rail station with easy, well lit parking. 714
- Beds are consistently described as comfy and rooms offer large bathrooms with comfortable Queen beds. 1317
- Guests also appreciate the breakfast, which provides many options before a morning flight. 7176
The catch
- Customer service receives mixed reactions; most report friendly, professional front desk staff, but some experienced rude phone service when calling ahead about late check in. 1217
- Room cleanliness is also debated, as many guests find rooms clean and welcoming while others report hair in the hair dryer and on shower soaps. 7
Who it's for
- — Pre-flight airport layovers
- — Travelers needing park and fly convenience
- — Guests relying on frequent airport shuttles
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to all night noise
- — Travelers bothered by dated interiors or housekeeping oversights
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20,000 points a night
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Score breakdown
How the 82/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
87read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “Turns out it is rated the cleanest airport in the world, and the fastest turn around times too. They had a "transfer wing" where people with layovers had - Beds, Wi-Fi, free rooms to shower, with amazing water pressure and privacy, a "digital gym," and a HUGE coffee bar, seating area.” 14
- “The same thing about the hand soap. However there was also hair in the hair dryer and in the shower on some of the soaps on the wall from a previous person who had stayed.” 7
Food
93read from 6 sources · Solid coverage
Location
85read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “close to the airport We like staying at the Sure Stay before and/or after our flights from SeaTac. It is convenient to the airport and their shuttle service is always timely.” 7
- “Getting in and out of the airport by car or the new train is a breeze. All around one of my favorite airports in the country.” 14
Noise
78read from 7 sources · Solid coverage
- “Fairmount Olympic or the Four Seasons. Both well placed with the Four Seasons offering spectacular views of the Sound and the Olympics ....and my home....Bainbridge Island.” 2
- “I enjoy the Holiday Inn Express just down the road (1.5 miles) from SEATAC. It has always been a good spot to stay the night before flying out. Super early shuttle, quiet, and strong coffee.” 8
Room
82read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Service
88read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “From the moment I came in to the moment I left, the service at the front desk was amazing.” 12
- “I choose to stay at the Seattle Best Western for a number of reasons: 1. the rooms are always clean and welcoming, 2. the front desk staff (as well as everyone I interact) are very professional and kind, 3. the breakfast provided with those early risers who are leaving on an early flight is outstanding and on and on and on.” 17
Bed & Sleep
84read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Value
84read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “Prices as quoted ahead of time. Their shuttle service the best and whether you are taking a shuttle to the airport or being picked up they are on time and just awesome to work with - especially when I have had a realllllly long return flight.” 17
- “Parking was plentiful and well lit. We think it was a great value.” 7
Where it is, how to reach it
20717 International Blvd
SeaTac, Washington
98198 USA
Details checked 2026-09-04
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Right in line
On par with what $ usually buys
Scores 2 points below the modest median of 84, across 612 hotels in the same bracket. In Seattle it sits 2 points below the local median of 84.
Price bracket
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Modest
- This hotel
- 82
- Bracket median
- 84
- Index median
- 88
Based on 612 comparable hotels.
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
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Bathroom
90
Noise
61
Room
59
Service
58
Location
48
Value
40
Bed & Sleep
25
Food
8
View the 96 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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Room12 mentions
- “I booked the Hilton across the street in the 2 king bed room... It was pricey though. All-in is $600 - that includes the room, the dogs, & taxes.” 2
- “The room was clean, but not well updated.” 7
- “Room has a large bathroom and 2 very comfortable Queen beds plus a sofa.” 13
- “Room was clean and beds were comfy.” 17
- “The rooms are a bit on the smaller/snug side so if you are a large family or group in one room be aware.” 15
- “Had a great stay at the Edgewater last time. Suite was wonderful, food great, and customer service commendable.” 2
- “The only real issue was the scent of the room. It had an overbearing air freshener fregance. So much so we needed to let the hotel staff know.” 7
- “Room is very clean with bathtub.” 12
- “The building is dated, the room was quiet and updated to a comfortable enough expextation, considering we were only staying one night before our flight, and the parking are well lit.” 7
- “The room was very nice, and I would highly recommend staying at this property.” 7
- “Need to take a shuttle, but 5 min away. There is a Radisson literally across the street from SeaTac. We stayed there this past February. Clean room, comfortable bed and reasonable price but no free breakfast.” 6
- “Room was fine and the breakfast provided many options.” 17
Value14 mentions
- “Prices as quoted ahead of time. This is a great hotel with great amenities and friendly helpful staff.” 17
- “A few years ago on an overnight layover I stayed at the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson. It was good price, comfy room, nice breakfast, hotel shuttle.” 6
- “Need to take a shuttle, but 5 min away. There is a Radisson literally across the street from SeaTac. We stayed there this past February. Clean room, comfortable bed and reasonable price but no free breakfast.” 6
- “Parking was plentiful and well lit. We think it was a great value.” 7
- “Hotel was excellent Breakfast good Hot tub jets are not working Good price for a park and stay” 17
- “The street pricing initiative, while still in effect, has also gone by the wayside as the airport allows a 5% surcharge and purposely chose places with few to no locations outside the airport, which led to the forced departure of affordable options such as Ivar's, Anthony's, and Wendy's.” 14
- “For the price to saty and park my car while on vacation was reasonable.” 7
- “Other negatives are flight prices seem to be higher than SeaTac and parking fees are ridiculous (take Uber/Lyft instead), but the terminal is new and super clean.” 14
- “Even before its recent renovations, I would rank PDX well above SEA. It has lots of affordable local food options with street pricing, large restrooms with dual flush toilets (great for being green), and is arguably the best at representing the vibe of the city it serves, in Portland's case being right along the Columbia River with an approach passing by Mount Hood.” 14
- “Prices as quoted ahead of time. Their shuttle service the best and whether you are taking a shuttle to the airport or being picked up they are on time and just awesome to work with - especially when I have had a realllllly long return flight.” 17
- “Price was decent and they have a shuttle to the airport.” 10
- “It has lots of affordable local food options with street pricing, large restrooms with dual flush toilets (great for being green), and is arguably the best at representing the vibe of the city it serves, in Portland's case being right along the Columbia River with an approach passing by Mount Hood.” 14
- “A few years ago on an overnight layover I stayed at the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson. It was good price, comfy room, nice breakfast, hotel shuttle. It isn't right at the airport but close enough.” 6
- “[Aloft](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/seaal-aloft-seattle-sea-tac-airport/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0) has been my go-to. Reasonable rates, clean, feels new and modern, bar with decent food, dependable shuttle.” 8
Service24 mentions
- “Had a great stay at the Edgewater last time. Suite was wonderful, food great, and customer service commendable.” 2
- “Clean room, friendly staff.” 7
- “There are areas where SeaTac shines compared to other airports, such as the inexpensive light rail (which still requires a long, fairly complicated walk or ride on a service cart), relatively low fares, and very scenic approaches from the air.” 14
- “Good hotel for transit next day. 15 mins to airport. Friendly staff.” 12
- “Called to simply mention I was going to be late to check in. Employee didn't even let me finish a sentence and hung up on me. Ridiculous, where has customer service gone?” 12
- “The rooms are comfortable, and the staff is friendly and helpful.” 7
- “As you said, its conveniently located, has a nice shuttle and plenty of rooms.” 15
- “nice breakfast, the took us to the airport and picked us up quickly when we returned two weeks later.” 17
- “I choose to stay at the Seattle Best Western for a number of reasons: 1. the rooms are always clean and welcoming, 2. the front desk staff (as well as everyone I interact) are very professional and kind, 3. the breakfast provided with those early risers who are leaving on an early flight is outstanding and on and on and on.” 17
- “The hotel and staff were just great, and the parking was easy.” 17
- “Staff was pleasant and helpful Left car here 2 weeks and all went well.” 17
- “Hotel staff very helpful . Rooms were clean .continental breakfast was hot” 17
- “Convenient. Staff friendly. Shuttle drivers were great” 17
- “NPCs just kind of stand there until you get close to them, and then they say a few lines and resume staring. It was like actually like that at the front desk. Combined with the blasting Christina music, it was an odd vibe.” 8
- “Always park and sleep here. Staff is so friendly. Great experience.” 17
- “I stay at the coast hotel when I have a short I overnight at SeaTac. Nice views of the light rail and I can get Alaska miles instead of hotel points.” 15
- “From the moment I came in to the moment I left, the service at the front desk was amazing.” 12
- “Check in was a little challenging, but everything else was good” 17
- “Country Inn & Suites by Radisson was remodeled recently and is nice, although rooms are small.” 10
- “I stay at the coast hotel when I have a short I overnight at SeaTac. Nice views of the light rail and I can get Alaska miles instead of hotel points. It's limited service with a better than average breakfast.” 15
- “The hotel is very big and very accommodating to large groups and there were frequent shuttles.” 15
- “Nice place and prompt shuttle” 17
- “My stay was just overnight, The staff were friendly.” 7
- “Would not recommend Sleep Inn. Super weird NPC desk staff and they didn't let us sleep inn despite us paying for late checkout.” 8
Food15 mentions
- “Had room service twice which was great.” 15
- “Both have decent restaurants for dinner with the edge going to the Skybridge which has very good food, although Spencers at the Hilton is decent as well.” 2
- “Seatac is awesome. Clean, not too crowded(outside security lines), nice food options, and the people seem generally more relaxed and calm then other airports.” 14
- “I enjoy the Holiday Inn Express just down the road (1.5 miles) from SEATAC. It has always been a good spot to stay the night before flying out. Super early shuttle, quiet, and strong coffee.” 8
- “The room was clean, and we were impressed that they had some simple breakfast food out at 3:00 am for those of us who had an early flight.” 17
- “We like the Coast Gateway Hotel, shares a parking lot with Sharp's Roasthouse so our usual plan is to fill up on an early dinner of meat & booze, walk across the lot and pass out for our early flight!” 8
- “Despite being much larger, ATL and DFW are excellent at handling larger passenger volumes, have large restrooms, and have a variety of inexpensive food options, many of which are local (yes, 7-Eleven is local to Dallas and Whataburger is from elsewhere in Texas, while Atlanta has the Atlanta Bread Company, Chick-fil-A, and the Varsity).” 14
- “nice breakfast, the took us to the airport and picked us up quickly when we returned two weeks later.” 17
- “Crowne plaza hands down! Excellent customer service, absolutely delicious food at their restaurant and car was kept safe and sound.” 8
- “Had a great stay at the Edgewater last time. Suite was wonderful, food great, and customer service commendable.” 2
- “Room was fine and the breakfast provided many options.” 17
- “[Aloft](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/seaal-aloft-seattle-sea-tac-airport/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0) has been my go-to. Reasonable rates, clean, feels new and modern, bar with decent food, dependable shuttle.” 8
- “Hot breakfast served from 6:00am. Scramble egg really good at waffle.” 12
- “SeaTac has kickass food. I like SeaTac.” 14
- “Main restaurant was pretty empty on my stay on way to Asia. But food was good.” 15
Noise11 mentions
- “Ms747FC down on the Edgewater because the seagulls parked our balcony railing all night, making seagull noise.” 2
- “The traffic into the drop off / pick up area causes traffic to back up, sometimes it has gone as far back as I-5. No planning or effort for traffic control that can mediate this crush right at the beginning.” 14
- “There is no airport I despise more than LAX, but I think a lot of it's problems are beyond it's control. In particular, it can take 2+ hours to exit the airport and rent a car, because traffic in the area is nightmarish.” 14
- “The traffic into the drop off / pick up area causes traffic to back up, sometimes it has gone as far back as I-5.” 14
- “Fairmount Olympic or the Four Seasons. Both well placed with the Four Seasons offering spectacular views of the Sound and the Olympics ....and my home....Bainbridge Island.” 2
- “Because it is very close to airport so you can hear plane flying and pretty loud.” 12
- “In particular, it can take 2+ hours to exit the airport and rent a car, because traffic in the area is nightmarish.” 14
- “I enjoy the Holiday Inn Express just down the road (1.5 miles) from SEATAC. It has always been a good spot to stay the night before flying out. Super early shuttle, quiet, and strong coffee.” 8
- “Other than the outside room noise, my stay was good.” 7
- “I stayed at a Motel 6 there and I was sorry I did. Very noisy from traffic. People hung out in the parking lot playing music from their car in the wee hours. Ugh.” 4
- “The hotel however, was very noisy all night! We had a very early flight and had to be up early. None of us got any sleep Infact we just got up at 1 and left the hotel early.” 17
Bed & Sleep2 mentions
Location16 mentions
- “close to the airport We like staying at the Sure Stay before and/or after our flights from SeaTac. It is convenient to the airport and their shuttle service is always timely.” 7
- “The hotel is old and could use an update. but is situated across the street from airport. lots of parking” 7
- “Conveniently located by Sea-Tac Airport with 24 hour transportation, the property is also adjacent to a light rail station, which provides clean and efficient service to downtown Seattle” 7
- “As you said, its conveniently located, has a nice shuttle and plenty of rooms.” 15
- “If you live north of SeaTac, just adding a plug for Paine Field (PAE) out of Everett in Snohomish County. Location is very convenient.” 14
- “good motel, good meal service available. close to the airport” 7
- “My negatives are the impossible entering/leaving via car(worse than LA), airport entrance could be closer to the rail, a couple lounges are atrocious, and the underground rail for the airport is really slow.” 14
- “Getting in and out of the airport by car or the new train is a breeze. All around one of my favorite airports in the country.” 14
- “The hotel was fine. The ride to and from the airport was great.” 7
- “close to the airport We like staying at the Sure Stay before and/or after our flights from SeaTac. We like staying at the Sure Stay before and/or after our flights from SeaTac. It is convenient to the airport and their shuttle service is always timely.” 7
- “Shuttle to and from airport was quick and easy, operating 24 hours.” 7
- “Very nice hotel, clean room, close to airport. Will for sure be staying again on future trips.” 7
- “I stayed at the Coast Gateway Hotel earlier this year overnight for my early morning flight to Asia. It's a 10-minute walking distance from the main terminal, but I just rode the free hotel airport shuttle. It's reasonably priced and the room was clean.” 6
- “Going to the airport was timely. Returning we had a tracker and not sure what transpired but it took a while and the vehicle was stationary several times.” 17
- “Offering a sundeck, a sunbathing terrace, and various recreational opportunities, the 3-star non-smoking Best Western Seattle Airport Hotel SeaTac is perfectly located, around a 20-minute walk from Angle Lake Park.” 13
- “Convenient airport location with 24-hour airport shuttle, free hot breakfast buffet served daily beginning at 5:30am.” 16
Bathroom2 mentions
- “Turns out it is rated the cleanest airport in the world, and the fastest turn around times too. They had a "transfer wing" where people with layovers had - Beds, Wi-Fi, free rooms to shower, with amazing water pressure and privacy, a "digital gym," and a HUGE coffee bar, seating area.” 14
- “The same thing about the hand soap. However there was also hair in the hair dryer and in the shower on some of the soaps on the wall from a previous person who had stayed.” 7
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
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- 8Which is your favorite Seatac airport hotel to stay the night ...reddit.comForum thread2024-02-06Ageing13 quotes used
“I enjoy the Holiday Inn Express just down the road (1.5 miles) from SEATAC. It has always been a good spot to stay the night before flying out. Super early shuttle, quiet, and strong coffee.”
Read originalreddit.com - 10Seatac hotel recommendations? : r/Seattlereddit.comForum thread2023-08-05Ageing2 quotes used
“Country Inn & Suites by Radisson was remodeled recently and is nice, although rooms are small.”
Read originalreddit.com - 14SEATAC is a fantastic airport : r/SeattleWAreddit.comForum thread2021-12-05Ageing26 quotes used
“There are areas where SeaTac shines compared to other airports, such as the inexpensive light rail (which still requires a long, fairly complicated walk or ride on a service cart), relatively low fares, and very scenic a…”
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- 2Top SEA airport hotel option? - Page 3flyertalk.comForum threadDate not stated9 quotes used
“I booked the Hilton across the street in the 2 king bed room... It was pricey though. All-in is $600 - that includes the room, the dogs, & taxes.”
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