Over the Top

Maximalism Has Taken Over Hotels. I Love It.

Forget beige—the new look is a little bit of everything.

04/09/2026 By Allison Williams

Old School

Rebooting the Gilded Age in San Diego

Coronado Island manages to cram a reborn luxury hotel, funky Mexican food, and the real Top Gun into a few square miles.

03/16/2026 By Allison Williams

Friday Feed

Asean Streat Food Hall Evicted, Renee Erickson to Open Jeffry's, and More Food News

And what is going on with hotel restaurant names?

02/13/2026 By Naomi Tomky

Local Rooms

Woodinville’s Wine-Themed Hotel Achieves a Good Blend

It’s a little cheesy. But the Somm also packs in a rooftop bar, interactive wine fun, and a restaurant from a respected Seattle chef.

01/12/2026 By Allison Williams

Outbound

Where to Travel from Seattle in 2026

New routes, new art, and reasons to explore in the new year.

01/05/2026 By Allison Williams

High Desert Praise

What to Do in Bend

Central Oregon doesn’t stay inside during any season.

10/23/2025 By Allison Williams

Travel Biz

How the Airbnb Tax Could Change Washington Travel

A new law didn’t make it on the books this year, but it’s poised to shift vacation rentals and destination communities.

08/06/2025 By Adam Willems

Local Rooms

Pioneer Square's Newest Hotel Is Almost Too Cool for Us

Populus Seattle gives the Railspur development a killer rooftop bar.

07/28/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Making a Splash

Why Does Canada Have So Many Great Waterslides?

In British Columbia, there’s an affordable water park everywhere you look.

05/22/2025 By Allison Williams

Picture This

What Happened at Mount Baker's Oculis Lodge?

A good rendering can sell the idea of a cool hotel. But the reality isn't always so smooth.

04/03/2025 By Allison Williams

Overnights

The Best Pacific Northwest Lodges for a Cozy Vacation

Park once and play all weekend.

01/16/2025 By Allison Williams

Overnight Sensations

The Best Hotels in Washington State

We checked in to the 15 best luxury lodges, boutique properties, and urban hotels outside the greater Seattle area.

01/16/2025 By Allison Williams

Home Cooking

There’s a Cannibal Hot Tub near Mount Rainier

One Ukrainian family is turning a rural hotel into a wholly unique destination.

01/16/2025 By Allison Williams

Destination Guide

Hood Canal: What to Eat, What to Do, Where to Stay

The Olympic Peninsula’s long, thin waterway is lined with charming eats and low-key activities.

09/19/2024 By Allison Williams

Guide to Leavenworth

The Best Places to Stay in Leavenworth

Cozy hotels of every type, from luxury to family friendly.

09/16/2024 By Allison Williams

Checking In

Our Local Normcore Hotel Chain Levels Up in Tacoma

Silver Cloud Hotels found its quiet niche—and then went surprisingly deluxe.

08/23/2024 By Allison Williams

Road Warriors

The Case for the Classic Motel

Could a cheap, drive-up hotel be the antidote to overpriced chains and overbearing Airbnbs?

08/13/2024 By Allison Williams

Scary Good Hospitality

How the Founder of Spirit Halloween Became a Small-Town Hotelier

Joe Marver’s attention to detail shines bright at the Twisp River Suites—especially around Halloween.

10/11/2023 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Short Stops

In Working Class Central Oregon, a Hotel Devoted to Mindfulness

The city of Redmond is quietly distinguishing itself from neighboring Bend.

04/03/2023 By Allison Williams

on the cheap

Portland's Hostels Bring Back Bunk Beds

Can luxe linens and rooftop bars make the shared-room model appeal to travelers beyond the backpacking set?

01/24/2023 By Allison Williams