Seattle Hotel (1 Viewer)

[Al]

I had made hotel reservations a year ago, for our annual trip to Seattle for this year's Northwest Nationals. Just by chance, I found out that this hotel (the Clarion Inn in Auburn) has recently closed ! It would have been really annoying if I showed up there the weekend of the race, and have no place to stay. Fortunately, Trivago saved the day and I found a good replacement. Several racers usually stayed at the Clarion, so if any of you know anyone going to Seattle, maybe give them the heads-up, especially if they stay there !
This experience got me to thinking, which is why I am sharing it here. With so many businesses failing because of Covid, there may be many other hotels in race cities that have closed. So it may be a good idea to ensure any hotels you guys have booked, are still okay, well before you leave.
Food for thought.

 

[none]

Hotels are crazy expensive that weekend. We're staying at the Evergreen Inn and Suites off I-5 at Federal Way. $139/ night for their Suite as two of my brother in laws are going for their first time. I miss the old Val-U-Inn in Auburn but it's now a Red Lion and it's over $200/nt. The Marina Inn in Des Moines is reasonable at $100/nt and its right on the water. Looking forward to that weekend!