nrwayne

As part of a visit to the Pacific Northwest, we're planning a few days near Seattle. We're looking for a small place with spa facilities as opposed to a business hotel with conference rooms, etc. Ambiance and attractive surroundings are important. Wifi is essential. We prefer to be outside the city in an area where there are options (restaurants, etc.) reasonably close to the hotel. One suggestion we heard was the Inn at Langley, but we know little more. Comments and ideas, please.

AAFrequentFlyer

It may not answer all your requirements but it's a wonderful place to stay.

http://www.edgewaterhotel.com/

Gardyloo

Some options -

Salish Lodge, adjacent to Snoqualmie Falls 40 min. east of Seattle - http://www.salishlodge.com/

Woodmark - on the shore of Lake Washington in Kirkland, 20 - 30 min. from downtown (toll bridge) or 40 min. (no or free bridge), many nearby restaurants - http://www.thewoodmark.com/

Cedarbrook Lodge - close to the airport - http://www.cedarbrooklodge.com/

Fodorite018

I was going to mention the ones that Gardyloo did, as well as the Willows Lodge in Woodinville. I really like their spa, as well as The Barking Frog restaurant onsite.

suze

Inn at Langley is WAY outside Seattle over on Whidbey Island.

My two suggestions Gardyloo (and mms) already gave (Woodmark and Salish Lodge).

nrwayne

We don't have a problem being away from the city. Far more important is the ambiance of the place and the range of facilities. At this point, we've narrowed down to Willows Lodge and Inn at Langley, awaiting comments from Seattle locals about the relative merits of each.

suze

I hope someone chimes in again to help you. Because I am oen of the "Seattle locals" I have never stayed at any of the hotels!

Gardyloo

Me too, but have friends who've stayed in both.

VERY different - Langley is a laid-back waterfront island village with a very cute downtown area and eminently strollable commercial district (galleries, shops, cafes etc.) while Woodinville is a suburban collection of the usual, with a few wineries (bottling plants, really). The Willows Lodge is very very nice, on the other hand.

We've eaten a couple of times at the Barking Frog and have had mixed experiences.

Personally I'd pick Langley because of the access to all of Whidbey Island, which is a remarkably diverse and interesting place.