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Lodging Luxury Just Beyond Seattle, Washington - The Heathman Hotel

The Heathman Hotel is situated in the heart of downtown Kirkland, Washington, a charming waterfront community on the eastern shores of Lake Washington. Direct freeway access to I - 405 and the SR 520/Evergreen Floating Bridge make surrounding communities seem closer. Contributing to the neighborhood feel of Kirkland is Peter Kirk Park, located directly across the street from The Heathman. Just beyond the energy of Seattle, and minutes away from the Eastside’s prestigious high-tech business campuses and the Woodinville Wine Country, our distinctive boutique hotel is ideally located in the center of the Greater Seattle universe.

Downtown Kirkland Hotel.

 Nestled in Kirkland’s vibrant waterfront shopping and arts district -just beyond Seattle - The Heathman is a peaceful neighborhood oasis. Walk tree-lined lanes of downtown Kirkland, with charming art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, theaters, sculptures and a stunning waterfront that inspires your vacation attitude. Embark on a walking-tour of vintage architecture from the 1880s. Enjoy Kirkland’s cultural bounty at events such as the Wednesday Farmer’s Market (May - October), the Thursday night Gallery Walks and the annual “Kirkland Uncorked” event held in July. Experience art and culture at the Kirkland Performance Center, presenting music, theater, comedy and dance performance all just steps away from The Heathman.

Stay at The Heathman and receive two complimentary tickets for an Argosy Cruise on Lake Washington! (April - October)

Seattle / Kirkland Vacations & Adventure.

 Walk, jog or hike along waterfront parks and beaches on the shore of Lake Washington. Sail, boat, windsurf, and cruise around the lake to enjoy breathtaking views of the Seattle skyline. Cycle or hike along the Sammamish River Trail. Experience a whale watching journey on the Puget Sound. Ski and snowboard at nearby destinations including Summit at Snoqualmie Pass, Stevens Pass and Crystal Mountain. Take a wine tasting journey to the Woodinville Wine Country. Just beyond our hotel you’ll discover the beauty, adventure and freedom of the Greater Seattle Area. [Top]

Seattle Style Business.

 Getting down to business in Kirkland is a smart move. Our modern, sophisticated hotel is perfectly located between the high-tech corridor of Redmond, Bellevue and Bothell. The Heathman Hotel is a few miles from some of the most prestigious business campuses in the Northwest including Microsoft’s Corporate Campus, Google’s Campus, Nintendo Headquarters and the many major businesses and medical communities found on Seattle’s Eastside.

Things to do in Seattle.

 From the sound of an orca blowing in the deep waters of the Puget Sound to the cheers at Safeco Field to the serenity of the Olympic rainforest, Seattle is an alluring vacation destination for adventure or cultural inspiration. Our central Kirkland hotel is 11 miles from Downtown Seattle, and world-famous attractions like the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Seattle Center, Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle Art Museum and the Seattle Aquarium. Directly across the street is the local Peter Kirk Park which features a public outdoor pool, tennis courts, Lee Johnson Baseball Field, children’s play area, and the Kirkland library. [Top]

Seattle / Kirkland Top Attractions

• Downtown Kirkland - surrounding the Hotel
• Peter Kirk Park- Across Street
• Kirkland Performance Center - 0.1 mile
• Meydenbauer Convention Center - 4 miles
• Sammamish River Trail - 4 miles
• Woodinville Wine Country - 8 miles
• Chateau St. Michelle - 8 miles
• Redhook Brewery - 8 miles
• Summit at Snoqualmie Ski Area - 45 miles
• Seattle Center - 10.5 miles
• Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum - 10.5 miles
• Space Needle - 10.5 miles
• Downtown Seattle - 11 miles
• Seattle Art Museum - 11 miles
• Pike Place Market - 11 miles
• Pacific Science Center - 11 miles
• Seattle Waterfront & Ferries - 12 miles
• Seattle Aquarium - 12 miles
• Qwest Field/Seattle Seahawks - 12 miles
• Safeco Field/Seattle Mariners - 12 miles
• Woodland Park Zoo - 12 miles
• Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center - 12 miles
• Pioneer Square - 12 miles
• Boeing’s Museum of Flight - 18 miles
• Boeings Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour (Everett) - 35 miles

Seattle / Kirkland Arts & Culture

• Downtown Kirkland Art Galleries - surrounding the Hotel
• Kirkland Art Center - 0.5 mile
• Studio East - 1.5 miles
• Bellevue Arts Museum - 4 miles
• Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra - 4 miles
• Village Theater - 16 miles
• Paramount Theatre - 8 miles
• The 5th Avenue Theater - 8 miles
• Seattle Art Museum - 9 miles
• Seattle McCaw Hall - 9 miles
• Seattle Symphony - 9 miles
• Seattle Opera - 9 miles
• Pacific Northwest Ballet - 9 miles
• Museum of Glass (Tacoma) - 41 miles [Top]

Seattle / Kirkland Area Universities

• Bastyr University - 6 miles
• University of Washington Seattle - 8 miles
• University of Washington Bothell - 8 miles
• Bellevue Community College - 10.8 miles
• Northwest University (formerly Northwest Bible College): 2 miles
• Northwest Technical College - 6 miles

Seattle / Kirkland Shopping

• Kirkland: Wednesday Farmer’s Market - Marina Park: 2 blocks
• Kirkland Park Place & Cinema - 2 blocks
• Downtown Kirkland Shopping - Surrounding the Hotel
• Redmond Town Center - 4.5 miles
• Bellevue Square Mall - 4 miles
• Bellevue Collection/Lincoln Square - 4 miles
• Bellevue Place - 4 miles
• Studio Be Yoga - Across the Street
• Montlake Bicycle Shop - Adjacent
• Alderwood Mall - 16 miles [Top]

Seattle / Kirkland Excursions & Events

• Kirkland City Dock/MV Kirkland/Argosy Cruises - 2 blocks

  
   A stay at The Heathman includes 2 complimentary tickets for a Lake Washington tour! (April - October)

• Pacific Parasail - 3 Blocks
• Skagit Valley Tulip Festival - 58 miles
• Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - 48 miles
• San Juan Islands - 100 miles

Seattle / Kirkland Major Businesses

• Microsoft Main Campus - 6 miles
• Paccar Inc. - 3.5 miles
• Philips Medical Systems - 10 miles
• Google (Kirkland Campus) 1.5 miles
• Bungie Studios - ½ mile
• Nintendo Campus - 4.7 miles

Seattle / Kirkland Transportation

• Seattle State Ferries Dock - 12 miles
• Metro Bus - Next Door
• Kenmore Air - 11 miles
• Boeing Field - 20 miles [Top]

Driving Directions to The Heathman Hotel [Print]

The Heathman Hotel is located in downtown Kirkland at the corner of 3rd Street and Kirkland Avenue.  

• From Sea-Tac International Airport.

    Merge onto WA-518 E. Follow signs to I-405 N toward Renton/Bellevue. Continue N approx. 18 miles. Take NE 85th St /Exit #18 toward Kirkland. Turn slight right onto NE 85th St., continue to follow 85th St. Turn left at the first light onto 6th St. Turn right on Kirkland Avenue. Estimated distance: 22.67 miles.    

• Traveling North on I-405.

   Take the NE 85th Street/Exit #18 toward Kirkland. Follow exit around to the right leading directly onto NE 85th St. Continue to follow 85th St. for 1 mile. Turn left at the first light onto 6th St. Turn right on Kirkland Avenue. 

• Traveling South on I-405.

    Take the NE 85th Street/Exit #18 toward Kirkland. Turn slight right onto NE 85th St., continue to follow 85th St.  Turn left at the first light onto 6th St. Turn right on Kirkland Avenue. 

• From I-90.

   Traveling East or West bound on I-90, merge onto I-405 North. Follow directions above for Traveling North on I-405.

• From Redmond.

   Travel West on SR-520. Take the 108th Street Exit. Turn right onto 108TH Avenue NE. Turn left onto Northup Way. Turn slight right onto Lake Washington Blvd. NE and continue to follow approximately 2.5 miles heading North. Turn right on Kirkland Avenue. The Heathman is two blocks ahead on left.  

• From Seattle.

   Take SR-520 (Evergreen Floating Bridge) heading East. Take the Lake Washington Blvd NE / Kirkland exit. Continue North on Lake Washington Blvd NE for approximately 2.3 miles. Turn right on Kirkland Avenue. The Heathman Hotel is two blocks ahead on left. [Top]

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