Suggestions while visiting Seattle?

The Westin Hotel is near downtown Seattle. Here is the website: http://www.westinseattle.com/

I stayed there once many years ago. It was nice..and assuming it still is. Not too far from Pikes Place Market and all the downtown attractions. Downtown Seattle like every big city is going to be sketchy at night. It is not as bad as other big cities. I lived in Seattle and always felt safe. Just use common sense. You could rent a car if you want. It all depends where and what you want to see. They do have a decent bus system and now there is a light rail from Sea-Tac all the way downtown which is really nice. If you want to travel to places like Mount Rainier then a car would be more convenient. Can't tell you about bars..not my thing..sorry.. but I'm sure the hotel could recommend some good ones and some good restaurants as well. There are lots of restaurants downtown. If you like fish, Ivars down by the pier is a good. There is a fast food one and also a nice sit down one right next door. Good luck and have fun!

Don't rent a car, seattle is way to complicated to drive in, or at least i think so. And i stayed at the Hyatt once, which is near pike place market, and it was a really nice hotel. Oh ya, and don't forget to bring an umbrella, haha.