Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Best Hotels for a Seahawks Weekend

Hotels to Stay at in Seattle

Turn a Great Day into a Great Weekend!!


There are plenty of hotels in downtown Seattle and near the stadium to stay at for a night or two.

  • Are any of the hotels more "Seahawk Friendly" than the others? 
  • Any hidden gems are a great price?

Please leave your experiences in the comment section:

Take Light Rail to the Seahawks Game

Sky Train to Seahawks Game


If you've parked far away from the football stadium to save a few bucks or you're staying at a downtown Seattle hotel, consider taking the Century Link Light Rail to the Stadium. You can catch the Link along 3rd Avenue at Westlake or University Street.

The trains are similar to our Skytrain and run every 10 minutes on Sunday. Be sure to get on the direction going towards SeaTac Airport (Southbound). Only $2. Well worth it if you're planning to walk up to the top level of the football stadium. (There is an elevator as well to the 300 level, but the lineup can be quite long.)

If you're planning on entering the football stadium through on the north side, or decide to check out Blue Thunder on Occidental Avenue before the game, get off at the International District/Chinatown Station.

Blue Thunder Intense Drumming - Perfect Pre-Game Motivation.

If you plan on tailgating at the 'Pen at Safeco field, get off at the following stop; Stadium Station. Getting on an the Pioneer Square stop won't save you much walking unless you plan on getting off at the (Safeco)Stadium Station.


Items Allowed at Century Link Stadium

What You Can Bring to a Seahawks Game

The following items ARE allowed at Century Link Field

Bags Smaller Than 12"x12"x12" Small back packs are o.k. They will likely search your bag when you go through security.
  • Empty Personal Plastic Sports Bottles
  • Factory Sealed Full Water Bottles (non-enhanced, flavored or carbonated)
  • Cameras - Still photography and digital cameras only. No tripods or professional lenses.
  • Binoculars
  • Children's Juice Boxes & Soft-Sided Single-Serving Containers
  • Outside Food in Clear Plastic Bags 
  • Pizza in Pizza Boxes

 

The following items ARE NOT allowed at Century Link Field

Weapons
Guns, Knives, Pepper Spray, Brass Knuckles, Loose Batteries, Wires, Box Cutters

Alcohol
Bottles, Cans, Airplane Bottles, Zip-Loc Bags, Shooters

Can & Bottles 
Any Glass, Aluminum and Metal Containers

Outside Beverages 
Sodas, Specialty Coffees, Sports Drinks

Video Recorders 
Cameras with video recording capabilities or professional style cameras with large lenses (6" or longer) or tri-pods

Noisemakers 
Megaphones, Air Horns, Sirens, Horns, Whistles, Drums, Cow Bells

Bags Larger Than 12"x12"x12"

You will be asked to return any prohibited items to your car. Or it can be disposed of at the gates.
They do not have a place to store luggage at CenturyLink Field.