THE EDGEWATER HOTEL FACT SHEET

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1 THE EDGEWATER HOTEL FACT SHEET ADDRESS: RESERVATIONS: The Edgewater Hotel 2411 Alaskan Way (Pier 67) Seattle, WA Toll Free: (800) ; Local: (206) ; BUILT: 1962 with renovations in 1988, 2001, 2003 and 2005 GUESTROOMS: LOCATION: OWNERS: 223 total, including: 122 rooms with views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains 101 rooms with views of the downtown Seattle skyline 71 rooms with outdoor balconies 17 suites 6 rooms with unobstructed views of the Space Needle (the best views are from rooms #309 and #317) Resting atop Pier 67 above Seattle s sparkling Elliott Bay, the four-story Edgewater is Seattle s original waterfront hotel. The Edge is located just blocks from Seattle s famous Pike Place Market, the trendy Belltown neighborhood, and Seattle Art Museum s Olympic Sculpture Park. The hotel is also within close proximity to the downtown core and the city s financial district. Founded in 1994, Noble House Hotels & Resorts is a privately held real estate development company based in Kirkland, Washington. The company owns and manages 13 independent hotels and resorts located across the U.S. In addition to The Edgewater, the Noble House collection includes such renowned properties as Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in the Florida Keys, Rivera Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, California, and Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island. For reservations and more information, visit ACCOMMODATIONS: With guestrooms offering either stunning views of Elliott Bay or sparkling views of the city skyline, The Edgewater Hotel offers two distinct experiences. A wide range of room types are available, and all guestrooms offer the following features: Hand-crafted knotty pine furniture Gas fireplaces featuring rustic pine Overstuffed chairs and a signature bear footrest 100% Supima cotton linens, custom bedding with down blankets, and pillows Personal care items and bath amenities

2 Mini bar and in-room dining Data port phones with voic High-speed wireless Internet 32 LCD and 42 plasma flat screen televisions with digital entertainment SPECIALTY SUITES: The Edgewater offers two specialty suites: The Beatles Suite the room in which John, Paul, George and Ringo stayed in during their 1964 visit to Seattle, and the Penthouse a large loft-style suite offering extraordinary views of Elliott Bay, a private deck and a double sided river rock fireplace. The Beatles Suite (Room #272) Photo gallery of the Fab Four and CD player with Beatles music Large-scale photo of the Beatles famously fishing from the window of room 272 Three panoramic windows featuring full views of Elliott Bay 32 CRT TV in the living room area, and a 32 LCD flat screen TV in the bedroom, both with digital entertainment 700 square feet of space, studio styled (no separate sleeping room) Living room with pull-out sofa bed and loveseat Large soaking tub and clear glass shower stall; his/hers vanity The Penthouse Split-level, loft-styled suite with over 1,000 square feet of living space Master bedroom: 4-poster king bed, French doors, flat panel LCD TV Bathroom includes oversized shower with two shower heads and Jacuzzi tub; his/hers sinks Full size living room with a leather sofa, overstuffed chairs, two-sided gas fireplace, breakfast table with chairs Flat panel LCD TV mounted above the fireplace CD player Private deck with chaise lounge and Adirondack chairs Kitchen area features a dining table for six and a full wet bar Microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher Sweeping views of Elliott Bay from all rooms DINING: ACTIVITIES: Six Seven, The Edgewater s signature restaurant, is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and cocktails are available in the comfortably sleek lounge. Executive Chef Jordan Mackey crafts Northwest-inspired seasonal dishes using local meats, seafood and produce. Six Seven also features panoramic views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. Outdoor dining is available during the spring and summer months. Room Service is available daily from 6:30 am to 11 p.m. to hotel guests, direct from Six Seven s culinary team. For restaurant reservations and more information, call (206) The Edgewater is located just moments from some of Seattle s top attractions, including the Seattle waterfront, the Space Needle, Victoria Clipper and the Pike Place Market. Other nearby attractions include historic Pioneer Square, the newly remodeled Seattle Art Museum (SAM), and the Olympic Sculpture Park.

3 THE EDGEWATER HOTEL OVERVIEW Resting atop Pier 67 on Seattle s sparking Elliott Bay, the four story 223-room Edgewater is Seattle s original waterfront hotel. Originally built for the 1962 World s Fair, The Edgewater Hotel remains as Seattle s only waterfront hotel and has become a beloved local landmark. The Edgewater s place in history was sealed on August 21, 1964 when The Beatles arrived in Seattle for their first world tour and checked into The Edgewater Hotel. During their stay, the Fab Four fished from the window of their suite, the photo of which has become famous. Since this historic visit, The Edgewater has evolved to become a special place within the entertainment and music communities, welcoming some of the most famous names in music over the years, including Pearl Jam, The Village People, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Ozzy Osbourne, KISS, Wings, Neil Young, Frank Zappa, Blondie and Jewel. In January 1988, Noble House Hotels & Resorts purchased the hotel and began a complete transformation of the property into a modern urban lodge with Northwest flair. The Edgewater s new design combined sleek, chic modernism with the style of a Northwest-inspired urban lodge. Its use of the earth s elements, including fire, water, timber, stone, and steel offered guests a look into the heritage of the region. Interior additions included bark wall coverings; delicate light fixtures made of stainless steel ball chain clusters, and sculpture-trees, pillars made of rustic timber held together by steel hinges that created an enchanted forest vibe. In 2001 and 2002, The Edgewater went under more than $7.5 million in renovations, including the addition of gas fireplaces in each of the property s 223 guestrooms, structural and cosmetic improvements to both the hotel s interior and exterior, complete renovation of the hotel s restaurant, as well as renovation of the main lobby. In February 2003, The Edgewater completed the renovation of more than 10,000 square feet of meeting space, including the addition of state-of-the-art technology and boardroom décor. In 2005, guestrooms were updated with completely redesigned bathrooms featuring greater square footage, slate flooring, glass-encased showers, modern fixtures, and custom-designed vanities featuring slab countertops of black granite. Named to AAA s Four Diamond list since 2006, The Edgewater continues to be one of Seattle s luxury hotels, offering guests a quintessential Northwest experience.

4 THE EDGEWATER & SIX SEVEN: AWARDS The Edgewater: Four Diamond Award American Automobile Association ( ) Seattle Award for Seasonal Hotel U.S. Commerce Association (2009) One of the World s Best Places to Stay Condé Nast Traveler Gold List (2008) One of the Top 20 Luxury Hotels in Washington Washington CEO Magazine (2008) Named Best Pet Friendly Hotel, Most Romantic Hotel, Best Tourist Hotel, and Best Weekend Getaway Hotel Best of CitySearch Seattle ( ) Six Seven: Food, 24 points Décor, 26 points Service, 24 points Watch the sunset over Seattle Waterfront as ships sail right by the windows of this Edgewater Hotel restaurant overlooking Elliott Bay and featuring one of the best decks in the city; the seasonal, pricey Pacific NW fare is excellent, the bar is laid-back and the friendly staff and the Northwest-chic décor (including modish fake trees) add to the warm, romantic vibe. Zagat Restaurant Guide (2010) Named First Place Winner for: Best Fine Dining, Best Business Dining, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Romantic Dining, Best Wine List, and Best Clam Chowder Best of CitySearch Seattle (2009) Named Second Place for: Best Waterfront Dining, Best Breakfast, Best Overall Restaurant, Best Seafood, Best Steak and Best View Best of CitySearch Seattle (2009) Named to the Top Three for: Best Brunch, Best Lunch and Best Dessert Best of CitySearch Seattle (2009) Named one of the Favorite Restaurants with a View Seattle Times Reader Survey (2009) Named to Best Hotel Restaurant Top Ten List Best of CitySearch Seattle (2007) First Place Maritime Festival Chowder Cook-Off ( , 2009)

5 SIX SEVEN DISHES UP SEATTLE S BEST VIEW Located inside The Edgewater Hotel on Pier 67, Six Seven combines breathtaking panoramic views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains with Northwest-inspired cuisine from Executive Chef Jordan Mackey. Dishes highlight seafood, meats and produce sourced from throughout the region, offering guests a unique taste of the Northwest. An extensive wine list featuring Washington and Northwest wines complements the menu, which changes seasonally. Ideal for a romantic evening on the town or a celebration, Six Seven dishes up Seattle s best view. Six Seven s signature dishes include Penn Cove Mussels, Filet Mignon with Roquefort Crust and Foraged Mushrooms, Rack of Lamb, Wild Alaskan Salmon with Fennel, Lobster Pot Pie with Baby Vegetables and Tarragon, and Diver Scallops with Risotto. Desserts tempt with offerings such as Molten Valrhona Chocolate Torte, Almond Panna Cotta and home-spun ice creams and sorbets. The lounge at Six Seven also offers many Northwest-inspired comfort food favorites including Halibut Fish & Chips, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Tempura Asparagus Fries, and Kobe Beef Sliders. In addition, the lounge at Six Seven also offers a full selection of premium liquors, wines and beer. Six Seven flawlessly incorporates Seattle s changing seasons into the dining atmosphere. In the summer months guests can enjoy a warm night breeze while dining outside on the bay. Likewise in the winter, fire-side dining offers a cozy respite from the cold. The restaurant s design also combines elements from the region. The interior combines sleek, chic modernism with Northwest elements including bark wall coverings, delicate light fixtures made of stainless steel chain clusters, and the Edgewater s signature sculpture-trees rustic timber pillars held together by steel hinges creating an enchanted forest vibe. Six Seven is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and serves Sunday Brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For reservations and more information, call (206) or visit

6 THE EDGEWATER HOTEL ROCK & ROLL HISTORY Since opening in 1962, The Edgewater Hotel has hosted some of the most famous names in music, including: The Beatles, Pearl Jam, The Village People, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Ozzy Osbourne, KISS, Wings, Neil Young, Frank Zappa, Blondie, Jewel, David Bowie, Emmy Lou Harris, Iggy Pop, Jessica Simpson, Mel Tormé, REM, Rod Stewart, Willie Nelson, and more. Below are some fun facts about these famous guests. The Beatles Visited the hotel on August 21, 1964 during their first world tour and stayed in room #272, which is now known as The Beatles Suite. After their show, The Beatles were rushed back to the hotel in an ambulance, while taxi cabs and stand-ins were used as decoys. The Edgewater had to install cyclone fencing around the hotel to keep screaming fans at bay; some fans even tried swimming across Elliott Bay to reach the Fab Four. During their stay, the band fished from the window of their suite, the picture of which has become famous. The Beatles were not accepted as guests at any other hotel in Seattle due to security concerns; however The Edgewater happily welcomed them. The Beatles Suite includes fascinating portraits, memorabilia, Beatles history and music. The 700 square-foot studio-style suite features a furnished living room area, library, dining area and a stereo system complete with Beatles CD s (of course). Led Zeppelin KISS Stayed at the Edgewater in the late 1970s. Once, while they were checking out, one of the front desk people asked if they would autograph a soccer ball she had with her (she was a big soccer fan). They obliged and signed the ball for her then had an impromptu soccer match with it in the lobby! Robert Plant has visited many times throughout the years both with the band and on his own. Also stayed at the hotel in the late 1970s. Checked into the hotel in full costume and any time they left their rooms, they were in full concert makeup and attire. The Village People Also stayed at the hotel in the late 1970s. After their big concert, they headed to the hotel bar for a few drinks. While in the bar, they started a spontaneous version of their hit song YMCA.

7 THE BEATLES SUITE FACT SHEET In 1964, during their first world tour, The Beatles stayed at The Edgewater Hotel, newly completed for the World s Fair. At the time, no other hotel in the city would accept The Beatles as guests; however The Edgewater happily welcomed them. Beatlemania so consumed Seattle that The Edgewater had to install cyclone fencing around the hotel to keep the screaming fans at bay. Some fans even tried swimming across Elliott Bay to reach the Fab Four. After their concert, The Beatles were rushed back to the hotel in an ambulance, while taxi cabs and stand-ins were used as decoys. During their stay, the band famously fished from the window their suite, the photo of which has become legendary. The Edgewater immortalized the Beatles visit by turning that very room into The Beatles Suite, which features Beatles portraits, memorabilia, history and music. The 700 square-foot studio-style suite features a furnished living room area, library, dining area and stereo system complete with Beatles CDs. Three bay windows offer unobstructed views of Seattle' s Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. The suite also features a photo gallery of the Fab Four in their early years, including the Beatles famous fishing out the window photo. With contemporary elements such as dark metals, glass, leather, and designer lighting mixed with lodge style furnishings that blend with the hotel s décor, the Beatles Suite is the ultimate entertainment suite. The bathroom features a blend of hand-cut slate flooring with a garnet color palette on the walls, warmwhite wainscot, a custom-made vanity with double sinks set in absolute black granite, stainless steel and glass. A claw-foot soaking tub and glass-surround shower complete the hip British vibe of the room. The Beatles Suite Facts: Room Number: 272 Daily rate: $1,050 (rates vary depending on the season) The room features a photo gallery of the Fab Four and a CD player with Beatles music The suite offers 700 square feet, studio styled (no separate sleeping room) Living room with sofa and loveseat, hand-crafted knotty pine furniture and a gas fireplace Large soaking tub and clear glass shower stall; dual bathroom sinks Custom designed bedding 32 CRT TV in the living room, and a 32 LCD flat screen TV with digital entertainment An ihome radio with ipod docking station Mini bar Data port phones with voic , and high-speed wireless Internet For reservations and more information, visit or call 1 (800)

8 SEATTLE-AREA ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES * Located near the Edgewater Hotel The Space Needle Seattle Center, 400 Broad Street; ; A 41-second elevator ride takes visitors up 520 feet to the observation deck of the Space Needle, built for the 1962 World's Fair. Pike Place Market* Between First Avenue & Western (from Pike to Virginia Streets); Built in 1907, Seattle s Pike Place Market is the granddaddy of farmers markets. Today, it s a major tourist attraction with 200+ businesses operating year-round, 190 craftspeople and 120 farmer booths plus street performers and musicians. Flowers by the bucketful, flying fish, fresh pastries and fruit, handmade cheeses, local honey, wine, an assortment of restaurants, imported goods, antiques, collectibles and lots of surprises are around every corner. Washington Ferries* Traveling by ferry is a state of mind as much as a means of transportation to some of the Puget Sound s most historic and scenic sites. The state ferry system takes passengers and their vehicles from Seattle (and nearby departure points) to Vashon Island, the Kitsap Peninsula, the San Juan Islands and Canada. Seattle Aquarium* Pier 59; ; See, touch and explore northwest marine life at the Seattle Aquarium. Exhibits feature sea otters, sharks, the giant Pacific octopus, sea stars, and more. Walk under the water in a glass dome as blunt nose six gill sharks and other Elliott Bay creatures swim above. Learn about the lives of salmon at the world's first aquarium-based salmon ladder. The Seattle Waterfront* Piers 52 to 70 (Alaskan Way); A bustling collection of attractions, restaurants and shopping, as well as starting points for ferries, cruise ships, the Victoria Clipper and Argosy boat tours are located here. Feed the seagulls at the statue of Ivar Haglund in front of Ivar's Acres of Clams, stroll by the fountains on the wooden piers of Waterfront Park, admire the view or shop for souvenirs. Woodland Park Zoo 750 North 50th Street; ; See more than 1,000 animals of 300 different species, from elephants and gorillas to piranhas and penguins, in naturalistic exhibits. Drop by at scheduled feeding times and talk with the people who care for the animals.

9 Bill Speidel s Underground Tour 608 First Avenue; ; After the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, the city was rebuilt over the top of the ruins. This guided tour takes visitors through the hidden subterranean passages that once were the main roadways and storefronts of old downtown Seattle and tells stories of the frontier people who lived and worked there. The Seattle Public Library 1000 Fourth Avenue; ; Designed by world-renowned Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, the award-winning glass and steel structure of Seattle s Central Library makes the building seem a little off-kilter and translucent allowing passersby on the street to look in. Tillicum Village Blake Island; ; A short, narrated cruise takes visitors to an island village, where guests can feast on salmon cooked in the authentic Native American way. A stage show of traditional dances and stories entertains and teaches visitors about the people who lived in the Northwest first. Ride the Ducks of Seattle 516 Broad Street; DUCK (3825); Tour Seattle by both land and sea on a WWII-era amphibious craft. This 90-minute adventure takes visitors on a tour through the streets of Seattle to the major sights of the Emerald City before heading out to the funky Fremont neighborhood to splash into Lake Union. Myrtle Edwards Park* 3130 Alaskan Way West; ; Myrtle Edwards Park has a 1.25-mile winding bike and pedestrian path along Elliott Bay, fantastic views of the Olympics Mountains, Mount Rainier, and Puget Sound. The park recently renovated to accommodate foot traffic from Seattle Art Museum s Olympic Sculpture Park offers a peaceful sanctuary, with beach access, benches and picnic areas, and beautifully landscaped space that makes it a leisure destination for many local residents. Olympic Sculpture Park* 2901 Western Avenue; ; The park, which opened in January 2007 and is run by the Seattle Art Museum, gives Seattle residents and visitors the opportunity to experience a variety of sculptures in an outdoor setting, while enjoying the incredible views and beauty of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. Roy McMakin, Richard Serra, Louise Bourgeois and Teresita Fernandez are some of the artists whose works are featured. Experience Music Project 325 5th Avenue; ; Experience Music Project (EMP) is dedicated to the exploration of creativity and innovation in popular music. By blending interpretative, interactive exhibitions with cutting-edge technology, EMP captures and reflects the essence of rock n roll, its roots in jazz, soul, gospel, country and the blues, as well as rock s influence on hip-hop, punk and other recent genres. Visitors can view rare artifacts and memorabilia and experience the creative process by listening to musicians tell their own stories. For additional information on Seattle-area activities, visit

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