Touring a city like Seattle in just a few days is HARD WORK!
I created a completely insane itinerary (more to come on that).
Although I prefer slow travel, I am capable of fast travel. And I know that in order to survive fast travel, it is important to treat myself.
I did just that by staying at the Inn at the Market and discovering a love for Washington merlots.
Privacy and Comfort
After a full day of photo snapping and touring, I had this luxurious bed to fall into. It was so comfortable that I fell asleep in minutes. The downside is that it took every ounce of willpower to get out of it in the morning.
I am an introvert, so after a day filled with activity and meeting new people, I need privacy and quiet to re-charge.
After enjoying some of the best wines in Argentina at incredibly reasonable prices, I am still adjusting to the prices of good wine in the US.
This is my first time in Washington, a state known for producing quality wines, so it is worth treating myself to some good bottles… er, I mean glasses.
I asked Kristi, the guide for my photography tour, for suggestions on wine bars. I am so glad I did because having a wine flight and cheese flight at Purple was one of the highlights of my time in Seattle.
This swanky wine bar and restaurant is where I discovered that I love merlot.
I thought I didn’t like it. Apparently, Washington merlot tastes different than any other merlot I’ve ever had.
No matter what kind of wine you want, you will find it at Purple.
Seriously… this is the wine menu.
Because I was feeling lazy, I went to Marché my last night in Seattle because it is just steps from Inn at the Market. In this instance, laziness was good.
I discovered that this is also one of the top wine bars in the city with friendly and knowledgeable bartenders.
And a View
Marche is affiliated with the hotel, so I was able to order a glass and take it back to the hotel to enjoy on the rooftop patio.
Location and comfort doesn’t get much better than Inn at the Market.