GETTING TO AMERICAN HOTEL 

Boat
We are located within walking distance from the docks on the waterfront, including the cruise terminal port and the Washington State ferries. 

Local Bus
Public transit is provided by King County Metro Transit. Most buses originate a block or two away from our building on South Jackson Street. In addition, riding Metro Transit is free between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily IN downtown Seattle. The Ride Free Area (RFA) extends from the north at Battery Street to South Jackson Street on the south, and east at 6th Avenue to the waterfront on the west.

Train
Amtrak stops two blocks away at King Street Station. Trains from Seattle go north to Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada), south to Portland (Oregon) and California, and east to Spokane (and then on through Montana to Chicago and the East Coast).

Inter-city Bus
Greyhound Bus Lines provides inter-city bus travel throughout the USA. It is located 1.5 miles north of the American Hotel at: 811 Stewart St. Seattle, WA. To get to the American Hotel from the Greyhound Station: Walk South on 9th Avenue for 2 blocks until you get to the Metro Bus Tunnel. Walk down to the southbound station (Bay C) and hop on any bus. The bus is free between 6am and 7pm, otherwise the bus will cost $2 (change is not given on the bus). Get off at the International District/Chinatown stop. Walk one block east on S King St. (toward the large red Chinese gate). We are at 520 S King Street.

Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac) is located about twelve miles south of downtown Seattle.

Take the Sound Transit light rail and get off at International District/Chinatown. Cross 5th Avenue and walk EAST 1 block on S. King Street towards 6th Avenue. (Approximately 30 minute trip)

Car
From the airport, follow signs towards I-5 North.

Take I-5 North for approximately 11 miles.

Take the Dearborn St./James St. exit (#164A) toward Madison Street.

Turn Left onto S. Dearborn St./WA-167.

Continue to follow S. Dearborn St. for approximately 0.4 miles

Turn Right onto 6th Ave. S. for 0.2 miles Stop at S. King Street.

American Hotel is on the Northwest corner. Unloading zone in front of the building.

Metered pay parking for up to two hours is available on the street from 8 am to 6 pm Monday - Saturday. Street parking is free from 6 pm to 8 am Monday - Saturday and also all day on Sunday. For longer term parking, there are several pay lots in the neighborhood, including one directly across the street.