Brad Kraemer

Hi Brad, if you haven't found a hotel yet, here's what I'd do. Check out the SoundTransit light rail line, and its stops. If you're coming from the airport, there's a station for it there, and it's a cheap guaranteed on-time ride for you straight to the ballpark. So that opens up hotel options for you at the airport; there's a few hotels directly across the street from the airport station. I'd also look into hotels near the Tukwila (stop after airport), Beacon Hill (just south of the ballpark) and Capitol Hill (north of downtown, artsy community, very vibrant) stations. If you're going for a "cultural Seattle experience" I'd tip my hat to places in Capitol Hill. It's in the city and not too far from downtown, and in addition to the SoundTransit light rail there's the new Seattle Street Car line (essentially surface rail) that takes you by the hospital district on First Hill and down to King Street Station and the stadiums.

For seating, the Terrace Club is spectacular and has perfect sight lines....it's a bit more expensive, but the food options are really nice and the seats have a bit more room. Otherwise I'd go for the center field bleachers and use that as an opportunity to walk around and explore the place. Good luck and have fun!

PS - You do realize the M's are retiring Griffey's jersey #24 the day after your 2nd game on Sat Aug 6? Didn't know if that mattered to you, but thought it was worth mentioning since he'll be the first M's player to have a number retired.

Just saw that you're from Ontario....interestingly enough, I'm going to be at the Rogers Centre for my first Blue Jays game vs the Orioles on July 30. Let me know if you have any suggestions for seeing a game there. I looked into the hotel room in the outfield options, but most of what I read about it said to avoid it and that it's a Marriott corporate thing. Too bad, it seems like they're missing out on a great opportunity to theme it and market it as such!