W Seattle   

The SceneW Seattle starts setting the scene right out front, where a black placard labeled "Wheels" directs guests to valet parking. The lobby is retro art moderne: lots of frosted glass, brushed stainless steel, black- and plum-stained wood and an insistent alt-rock music score. This isn't your grandmother's hotel--the clientele tends toward the young, trendy and fabulous, and the hotel's atmosphere matches.The DetailsRooms are sleek, comfortable and practical continuations of the modern theme with black and white Seattle photos decorating the walls. One inspired feature is a window-seat settee bathed in natural light; a fun treat is the minibar's candy box, stocked with lollipops and candy cigarettes. Sinfully comfortable beds have pillow-top mattresses and goose-down comforters. Along with DirecTV, guests can browse the hotel's DVD library for films from "La Dolce Vita" to "Mary Poppins," or peruse the CD library for alternative favorites like Beck and Nirvana.