BIG KUDOS to the City of Seattle

[Lois R]

:) Hi, I was not sure where to post this thread but since it is

the PACIFIC NORTHWEST area I guess this will be ok.

 

I have to send out BIG KUDOS:D to the CITY CONCIERGE DESK

of Seattle.

They have been a pleasure to talk with and have helped

me IMMENSLEY with my plans.

 

First, I am visiting Seattle for my very first time (as well as my

first Alaskan cruise) and I am not arriving till late (after 11pm).

The gals at the Concierge Desk were just fabulous for me. They

recommended a transportation service and even booked the

reservation for me. For 50 bucks the driver is meeting me inside

the Delta Baggage Claim area!

And taking me to my hotel of course;)

 

And now for the post cruise portion. I just didn't know what to do

because my flight is not leaving until 11:30pm..taking the

redeye home.

Anyway, I was told that the Pier (66) has storage available

for luggage all day! 2.00 bucks a bag!...How good is that?

I was trying to figure out another hotel..but didn't need one

for overnight.

Well, I can store my baggage at the Pier and they said it needs

to be picked up by 4:00pm.

So I will go sightseeing for the day! And have my luggage secured.

Then....when I pick up the luggage, I was told there is an

area at the airport called "PACIFIC MARKETPLACE" and it sounds

great! I can get dinner, relax, read a book and there is a place

called "Ken's Storage" and I can leave my luggage there while

having dinner, etc.!

This plan sounds marvelous and I want to thank the

City of Seattle..the Concierge Desk and all who helped with getting

these things in place!!!!

I don't have to worry now what to do all day after we come back

into port~it definitely eases the mind.

THANK YOU ONE AND ALL:) I love Seattle before even visiting!!!

[calikak]

Wow Lois, I had no idea there was such a service! How did you contact them? And what car service are you using?

[momthecruisedirector]

As a life long Seattle-ite, it feels good when I read your message. But, please, don't tell anyone else!!!!

[calikak]

momthecruisedirector, I'm with you, we don't want any more people moving here, it's already getting too crowded! :D

[dderm]

How do you contact them?

[Old As Dirt Mom]

Here is a link for the Seattle Citywide Concierge Center. You need to scroll down a little bit for the contact information:

 

http://www.seeseattle.org/ccc/

[momthecruisedirector]

Would love to hear how your pre/post cruise experience worked out!

[Lois R]

Hi, sorry, I should have posted about my time in Seattle when

I got home.

 

It was WONDERFUL:)

 

I arrived at the airport at 11:15pm and when I got down to

to the Delta Baggage Claim area there was a driver waiting for me:D

My last name was written on a big piece of cardboard!

The driver was very nice and it was well worth the 50.00.

 

I stayed at the Renassiance downtown and it was very nice but

quite high up on a hill. Next time I am in Seattle I am going to pay

the extra money and stay at the Edgewater! Right next to the

Celebrity Pier!!!

 

I met friends from my sailing for a pre-cruise dinner at

"Elliott's By The Pier" and we all had a really nice time.

 

I did sightseeing that day too. Went on the "Greyline

Double Decker" Bus tour for 20 bucks! It was an all day thing and

you hop on and off at your leisure. EXCELLENT:)

 

Had lunch at Pike's Market and just a really, really good time.

 

Left my bags at the pier on the last day and did some more

sightseeing for the day. I had to stay at the airport for a very

long time though. I flew home on the redeye so didn't leave

Seattle till 11:45pm.

I had a good book though and ate dinner at Pacific Marketplace.

 

Thanks for your Northwestern Hospitality..everyone was

very welcoming:)

[momthecruisedirector]

I am glad everything worked out well for you.

[calikak]

Lois, glad to hear you had a good trip! :)