For the initiated, there is nothing like the charm of a boutique hotel. Seattle’s Inn at the Market is a classic example of the unique advantages a smaller hotel can provide, offering the true feeling of a personal pied a terre. At this charming waterfront hotel – one of the most romantic in Seattle – you’re greeted by an enormous waterfall sculpture by the renowned Joseph Anthony McDonnell. Suites are appointed in gently beautiful doe browns and charcoal gray silks and chenilles. Floor-to-ceiling windows afford spectacular views of either colorful Pike Place Market or sparkling Elliott Bay. The aesthetic is both warm and sophisticated. This intimate, urbane hotel was established in 1999 but it has already been listed three times on Travel + Leisure’s list of the top places to stay in the world. After you’ve explored the market, check out Pioneer Square or the Seattle Art Museum.