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Visiting for the first time? Here are some recommendations from lodging, experiences and dining to help you get going.

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Lodging near the airport

If you're coming in late at night or rush hour, here are a couple options within 10 minutes of the airport. Rush hour is typically between 3:30-6 for the surrounding area. Oddly, the airport is highly busy around 10 pm.

Radisson ~$202-235 w/tax

Just a couple mins away...Sleek and modern rooms with a shuttle provided. Breakfast not included; restaruant on-site. Parking $30/night

Crowne Plaza ~$212-265 w/tax

10 minutes away, older but larger rooms. Shuttle available. Breakfast not included without purchase. Parking $30/night

Cedarbrook Lodge ~$250-350 w/tax

5 minute drive, tucked away in beautiful scenery. Breakfast is not included; on-site restaruant. Parking $30/night

Using an uber from the Airport?

If you're requesting Uber Black or Black SUV, meet your driver at your chosen door on the Arrivals level at SEA (outside of baggage claim). For all other ride options, you'll go to the parking garage (cross via a skybridge) and meet your rideshare driver on the 3rd-floor.

You'll have to walk past the yellow cabs across the parking lot - you'll typically see "stalls" the cars can park in and a smaller group or people waiting for their ride. If you've come at rush hour, it can be a 20 minute wait. If you come at a slow hour, it can be ready within 2 minutues.