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BEST WESTERN LAKEWOOD MOTOR INN Address: 6-125 Motor Avenue Southwest, Tacoma, WA
Phone: (253) 584-2212 Fax: (253) 588-5546
Services/Facilities/Amenities: Complimentary continental breakfast and coffee; free newspaper; heated seasonal pool; meeting facility; guest laundry facility; free parking; fax and photocopy service; cable television with HBO, coffee maker, free local telephone calls, refrigerators, air-conditioning, alarm clocks; recliners in one-bed rooms, non-smoking rooms available, hairdryers available.

Marriott Courtyard Tacoma Downtown
Address: 1515 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 591-9100
Fax: (253) 591-9101
Services/Facilities/Amenities: Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast; microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker; in-room iron, ironing board, data port and hair dryer; free local calls; guest laundromat; 24-hour indoor pool and spa, sauna, steam room and fitness center; satellite TV with premium channels; in-room video player with movie rentals; free USA Today newspaper; limited bus and truck parking available; kitchen units available; several restaurants nearby.

SHILO INN

Address: 7414 S. Hosmer St., Tacoma, WA 98408-1246
Phone: (253) 475-4020
Fax: (253) 475-1236
Services/Facilities/Amenities: Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast; microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker; in-room iron, ironing board, data port and hair dryer; free local calls; guest laundromat; 24-hour indoor pool and spa, sauna, steam room and fitness center; satellite TV with premium channels; in-room video player with movie rentals; free USA Today newspaper; limited bus and truck parking available; kitchen units available; several restaurants nearby.

DAYS-INN
Address: 6802 Tacoma Mall Boulevard, Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: (253) 475-5900
Services/Facilities/Amenities: Bar/lounge; concierge; express checkout; fitness center/spa; free local telephone calls; 24-hour front desk; laundry/valet services; meeting/banquet facilities; mini-bar; modem lines in room; free newspaper; no smoking rooms/facilities; free parking; RV or truck parking; pets allowed; heated pool; outdoor pool; restaurant; limited room service; safe-deposit box; television with cable; VIP rooms/services.

KING OSCAR MOTEL
Address: 8820 South Hosmer, Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone: (253) 539-1153 Fax: (253) 539-1152
Services/Facilities/Amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast; Indoor pool; Free local calls; Free incoming faxes; Complimentary HBO and extended cable;
Non-smoking rooms; Fitness Center; Free parking; Electronic door locks; and No long distance access charges.

MOTEL 6
Address: 1811 S 76th St., Tacoma, WA 98408
Phone: (253) 473-7100
Services/Facilities/Amenities: Facilities for the Disabled;
Free HBO/ESPN/Special/Movies/Sports; free local calls and no motel service charge on long distance calls; free morning coffee; kids stay free; non-smoking rooms available; small pet allowed; airport within 20 miles; coin laundry; outdoor pool; public transportation within ˝ mile; restaurant on-site.

Ramada Inn Tacoma Dome/Civic Center
Address: 2611 East E ST., Tacoma, WA 98421
Phone: (253) 572-7272
Services/Facilities/Amenities: Airport shuttle, barber/beauty shop, fitness center/spa, free local calls, hairdryer in room, handicapped rooms/facilities, laundry/valet services,
pets allowed, cable TV, non-smoking rooms, and RV/truck parking.

Quality Inn
Address: 9920 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma WA 98499
Phone: (253) 588 5241 or (800) 600-9751
Services/Facilities/Amenities: Guest fax, copy machine, messaging services, computer hook ups, free continental breakfast, on-site restaurant/lounge facility, and fitness center

Sheraton Tacoma Hotel
Address: 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 572-3200 or (800) 325-3535
Services/Facilities/Amenities: Kids stay free, pets allowed,
dry cleaning/laundry service, lounge/bar/nightclub, restaurant/café, concierge, physically disabled services, hairdryer, tea/coffee maker, iron/ironing board.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
Address: 8601 S. Hosmer, Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone: (253) 539-2020
Services/Facilities/Amenities: Alarm clock, A/C, color/cable/satellite TV, dataport on phone, direct dial phone, in room movies, modem connection, voicemail, coffee/tea maker, free morning newspaper delivered to your room, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, Jacuzzi tubs, indoor pool, whirlpool/sauna, fitness center, on-site coin-op washer/dryer, airport transportation, and complimentary continental breakfast.

Comfort Inn Tacoma
Address: 8620 S. Hosmer St., Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone: (253)
Services/Facilities/Amenities: Complimentary breakfast, free newspaper, physically disabled services, guest laundry facilities, modem jack in room, A/C, TV, free local calls, indoor pool, kids stay free, pets allowed, and free parking.

Extended Stay America Efficiency Studios
Address: 2120 South 48th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: (253) 475-6565 Fax: (253) 475-6562
Directions: From I-5, take Exit 130 (South 56th Street) West. Turn right onto Tacoma Mall Blvd. Turn justify onto South 48th Street. Extended Stay America will be on the justify. Miles from airport: 25; miles from Downtown: 6.
Services/Facilities/Amenities: Queen Size bed; 19" cable television with remote control; fully equipped kitchen with full-size refrigerator, 2-burner cook top, coffee maker, microwave and cooking utensils; comfortable recliner; dining table with chairs; approximately 300 square foot living area; free local phone calls and voicemail; computer data port; 24-hour coin-operated guest laundry facilities; weekly housekeeping (nightly housekeeping available); and handicap units available.

Crossland Economy Studios
Address: 8801 South Hosmer Street, Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone: (253) 538-9448 Fax: (253) 538-9454
Directions: From Interstate 5, take Exit 129 (72nd Street and 84th Street). Follow signs to 72nd Street East. At stoplight turn right onto Tacoma Mall Blvd. At first light turn right onto 72nd Street. Turn right onto Hosmer Street. Proceed 1.7 miles and Crossland will be on the justify. Miles from Airport: 26, miles from Downtown: 8.5.
Services/Facilities/Amenities: Queen Size bed; 19" cable television with remote control; fully equipped kitchen with full-size refrigerator, 2-burner cook top, coffee maker, microwave and cooking utensils; comfortable recliner; dining table with chairs; approximately 300 square foot living area; free local phone calls and voicemail; computer data port; 24-hour coin-operated guest laundry facilities; weekly housekeeping (nightly housekeeping available); and handicap units available.


Bed and Breakfast

Murphy's Corner Bed and Breakfast
Address: 601 4th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371
Services/Facilities/Amenities: Built in the heart of Puyallup in 1905, Murphy's Corner Bed and Breakfast has turn of the century charm. It's a perfect place to escape from the hectic pace of everyday life to the serenity of another era. Relax and enjoy the quaint neighborhood and small town atmosphere on the wrap around porch. Curl up with a good book in the sunny sitting room. Or walk to the downtown antique shops, Saturday Farmers Market, or the Western Washington Fairgrounds, all within five blocks. Murphy's corner has been painstakingly renovated to provide our guests with modern conveniences without detracting from the original Victorian ambiance. The two inviting guestrooms and common sitting room are located on the second floor. Each guestroom has a queen-sized bed and an attached private bath. No children or pets. For reservations phone: (253) 841-1499 or toll free (888) 640-0404.


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