5 West Coast Getaways Where Comfort is King

From the Pacific Northwest to the Pacific Coast in California, these five hotels and resorts spoil guests with amenities, scenery and more.
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Icicle Village Resort

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Address:505 Hwy 2
Leavenworth, WA 98826

With an ideal proximity to the Cascade Mountains and the Bavarian village of Leavenworth, Icicle Village Resort is a popular all-season destination for guests seeking quality family time, outdoor adventure, romance, or a bit of everything. In fact, the beautifully landscaped seven-and-a-half-acre resort is the only true resort property in Leavenworth, Washington. For those desiring the amenities of a hotel, the 121-room Icicle Village Resort is one of the area’s most highly rated. The wellappointed guest rooms with soothing amenities like luxurious duvet-covered pillow- top beds, present a range of floor plans. There are intimate whirlpool fireplace suites, family-friendly rooms, and a honeymoon suite. Many of the rooms boast views, while others overlook Mountain Home and residential Leavenworth.
www.iciclevillage.com

Hotel Ändra

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Address: 2000 4th Ave.
Seattle , WA 98121

Ideally located in the pulsating center of Seattle, Hotel Ändra is a stylish, sophisticated retreat that serves as the ultimate urban escape. This award-winning boutique hotel features a sleek, elegant design, fusing Scandinavian style with Pacific Northwest elements like water, wood, and stone to create an inviting and relaxing atmosphere for visitors. Perfect for business or pleasure, the hotel’s 119 rooms and suites boast luxurious bedding, comfy robes, high quality bath products, and a private bar with premium spirits. Guests are also treated to complimentary Starbucks coffee and tea, daily newspaper delivery, dry cleaning, and room service by acclaimed Chef Tom Douglas’ restaurants, Lola and Serious Pie. Lola is best known for featuring local flavors in its delicious Greek-Mediterranean cuisine, while Serious Pie serves up scrumptious wood-fired pizzas adorned with such unique ingredients as Yukon gold potatoes and chanterelle mushrooms.
www.hotelandra.com

The Cliffs Resort

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Address: 2757 Shell Beach Rd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on scenic Highway 1, the popular Cliffs Resort is a full-service oceanfront property with breathtaking views and first-class amenities. But it’s far more than an alluring coastal location that dazzles guests. The Cliffs Resort is located in the heart of California’s Central Coast wine country with more than 200 world-class wineries. It also neighbors some of the finest beaches in the state, championship golf courses, gourmet dining, farmland, fisheries, and the famous Hearst Castle.
www.cliffsresort.com

Bodega Bay Lodge

Price Range: $195 and up
Address: 103 Coast Hwy 1
Bodega Bay, CA 94923

Perched on a pastoral bluff overlooking the rugged Sonoma Coast, Bodega Bay Lodge is the quintessential California coastal retreat. The Lodge offers rustic refinement with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, 83 welcoming guestrooms, and a stunning outdoor area and guest lobby. Bodega Bay Lodge is located just 90 minutes north of San Francisco—convenient to get to, yet a world apart. The Lodge is nestled on eight beautifully landscaped acres of rolling hills next to Bodega Bay. Each guest room features a private balcony or patio with beautiful ocean views and sumptuous amenities, including cozy down comforters, a wood burning fireplace, spa robes and slippers, and a state-of-the-art entertainment system. The property’s outdoor area has been completely transformed. Guests enjoy long soaks in the oversized infinity-edge spa and dips in the heated pool. Each has sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and the beautiful surroundings. They can also snuggle under a blanket next to the fire pit on the new patio, with a glass of wine or hot chocolate, while they enjoy a dramatic sunset.
www.bodegabaylodge.com

Heathman Kirkland

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Address: 220 Kirkland Ave.
Kirkland, WA 98033

Merely steps away from the azure waters of Lake Washington, the Heathman Hotel is a peaceful oasis amid the bustle of suburban Kirkland on the outskirts of Seattle. The upscale boutique hotel exudes elegance and warmth, pampering guests with special services and amenities, such as same-day laundry and a choice of preferred mattress style: European featherbed, European pillow top, or Tempur-Pedic. Luxurious touches are also evident in the plush guest quarters. All 91 rooms boast soft linens, comfy robes, HD televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi, and French press coffee makers. Many even have balconies where guests can enjoy scenic views of downtown Kirkland. Such splendid accommodations make it tempting to stay inside and curl up with a good book, but activities abound in the waterfront community. The hotel is situated in the heart of Kirkland’s commercial center, where guests can explore numerous galleries, boutiques, theaters, and parks. Some may also choose to venture to downtown Seattle, located less than 20 minutes away.
www.heathmankirkland.com