{"id":293,"date":"2011-02-15T20:46:17","date_gmt":"2011-02-15T20:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr-downey.com\/wp\/?page_id=293"},"modified":"2025-01-02T12:43:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T20:43:16","slug":"concierge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dr-downey.com\/?page_id=293","title":{"rendered":"Concierge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For those patients visiting Downey Plastic Surgery from out of town, we welcome you to Seattle! We know that even minor surgery can be stressful, particularly when you are away from your home and family, so we make every effort to provide a calm and relaxing experience so that you can concentrate on recovering from your operation. While we will do everything we can to get you back home in as short as time as possible while accomplishing our surgical goals, some patients may need to stay in Seattle for a while after their procedure.<\/p>\n<p>The information on this page is intended to provide you with some resources for lodging, meals and things to do around our hospital and in Seattle in general. Our staff is also available to offer travel assistance or answer any additional questions.<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"456\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"449\">\n<p><strong>Getting to Our Office<\/strong> &#8211; Shuttle and taxi service is available from SeaTac International Airport. Our office is located in the Northgate Mall area, 22 miles north of SeaTac Airport. A shuttle ride should cost you between $35-$40 and a taxi between $50-$60 (depending on traffic).<\/p>\n<p>Car rental is also available at SeaTac. If you are renting a car, follow airport exit signs to Interstate-5 North, and follow the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-downey.com\/?page_id=291\" target=\"_parent\" rel=\"noopener\">directions<\/a> to our office.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lodging Options<\/strong> &#8211; There are several options for hotels or bed &amp; breakfast hosts close to our office:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Hotel Nexus &#8211; .4 miles from office starting at $85\/night.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelnexusseattle.com\/\">https:\/\/www.hotelnexusseattle.com\/ <\/a>2140 N Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98133, phone (206) 365-0700, Toll-Free: 800-435-0754, Fax: 206-365-0750,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:%20info@hotelnexusseattle.com\">info@hotelnexusseattle.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Best Western Evergreen Inn \u2013 1.7 miles from office starting at $75\/night.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/seagsgu-graduate-seattle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">Graduate Hotel by Hilton<\/a> 3700 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133, phone (206) 361-3700<\/li>\n<li>Holiday Inn Express \u2013 1.8 miles from office starting at $90\/night.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihg.com\/holidayinnexpress\/hotels\/us\/en\/seattle\/seaau\/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-EX-_-US-_-SEAAU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">holidayinn.com &#8211; shoreline<\/a> 14115 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133, phone (206) 365-7777<\/li>\n<li>Silver Cloud Inn University \u2013 3.1 miles from the office starting at $109\/night.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.silvercloud.com\/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-ui8p8Tr3AIVSJF-Ch1YtgcuEAAYASAAEgL2mfD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.scinns.com\/universi.htm<\/a> 5036 25 Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105, phone (800) 205-6940<\/li>\n<li>Graduate Hotel U District \u2013 3.3 miles from the office starting at $89\/night.<a href=\"https:\/\/bestwestern.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">Best Western Hotels<\/a> 4507 Brooklyn Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105, phone (206) 634-2000<\/li>\n<li>Watertown \u2013 3.9 miles from office.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.staypineapple.com\/watertown-hotel-seattle-wa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.watertownseattle.com\/<\/a> 4242 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, phone (206) 826-4242<\/li>\n<li>Greenlake Guest House (Bed &amp; Breakfast) \u2013 2.1 miles from office.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenlakeguesthouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/greenlakeguesthouse.com\/ <\/a>7630 E Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA 98103, phone (206) 729-8700<\/li>\n<li>Snake River Retreat Lodge (Bed &amp; Breakfast) \u2013 3.4 miles from the office. 8314 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, 98103, phone (206) 783-0123<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p><strong>Restaurant Options<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For quick dining options, visit:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Starbucks \u2013 on Northgate Way (open 24 hours)<\/li>\n<li>Subway \u2013 only half a mile from the office on Aurora<\/li>\n<li>Northgate Mall food court \u2013 the mall is located only a mile from the office on Northgate Way<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">For casual and family dining, visit:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Saffron Grill &#8211; offers Indian cuisine<\/li>\n<li>Azteca \u2013 locally-owned Mexican restaurant.<\/li>\n<li>California Pizza Kitchen \u2013great pizzas and salads.<\/li>\n<li>Tony Romas \u2013the place for ribs.<\/li>\n<li>Toyoda Sushi \u2013 among the best sushi in Seattle on Lake City Way<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">For fine dining in Downtown Seattle (reservations recommended):<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Canlis \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canlis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.canlis.com<\/a> \u2013 For the best view and best meail in town, call Canlis, 206-283-3318<\/li>\n<li>Ruth&#8217;s Chris \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruthschris.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ruthschris.com<\/a> \u2013 One of the best steaks in Seattle, 206-624-8524<\/li>\n<li>Daniel&#8217;s Broiler \u2013www.schwartzbros.com \u2013 Enjoy steak or seafood right on the Lake Union, 206-621-8262<\/li>\n<li>Salty&#8217;s \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saltys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.saltys.com<\/a> \u2013 The best waterfront dining on Alki Beach in West Seattle, 206-937-1600<\/li>\n<li>Palisade \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palisaderestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.palisaderestaurant.com<\/a> \u2013 Pier 90&#8217;s famous &#8220;destination&#8221; restaurant, 206-285-1000<\/li>\n<li>Cutters \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cutterscrabhouse.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cutterscrabhouse.com<\/a> \u2013 sweeping views of Elliott Bay, 206-448-4884<\/li>\n<li>Anthony&#8217;s Home Port \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anthonys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.anthonys.com<\/a> \u2013 A Seattle landmark for seafood on Shilshole Bay, 206-783-0780<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Nearby Shopping<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Northgate Mall \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.northgateshoppingctr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.northgateshoppingctr.com<\/a> \u2013 Within a mile of the office, at Northgate Mall you can shop at Nordstrom, Bon-Macy\u2019s and over 100 specialty shops.<\/li>\n<li>Northgate North Shopping Center \u2013 The new addition to the Northgate area, directly across from the Northgate Mall features Target, Best Buy electronics , Ross Dress-for-Less and GI Joe\u2019s outdoor and adventure gear.<\/li>\n<li>University Village \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvillage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.uvillage.com<\/a> \u2013 Four miles south of the office, the only open air lifestyle shopping area in the region. Find stores such as Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, Anthropologie, Crate &amp; Barrel, Fiorini Sports, Restoration Hardware and much more.<\/li>\n<li>Pacific Place Mall \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificplaceseattle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.pacificplaceseattle.com<\/a> \u2013 Downtown Seattle\u2019s premier shopping center features Tiffany\u2019s, Williams-Sonoma, Coach, Pottery Barn, and 11-screen AMC theatre and a skybridge connection to the flagship Nordstrom store.<\/li>\n<li>Westlake Center \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westlakecenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.westlakecenter.com<\/a> \u2013 An intimate shopping experience just a few blocks from Pike Place Market. Aveda, Talbots, Montblanc, and local retailers like Fireworks and Something Silver are among the many shops here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Spas and Salons<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Gene Juarez Salon &#8211; .68 miles from office in the Northgate Mall.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.genejuarez.com\/locations\/northgate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">https:\/\/www.genejuarez.com\/location\/northgate.aspx<\/a> 401 NE Northgate Way Ste 569, Seattle, WA 98125-8522, (206) 365-6000<\/li>\n<li>Caruh (an Aveda Salon &amp; Spa) \u2013 2.75 miles from office.<a href=\"https:\/\/mynorthgatemall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mynorthgatemall.com\/<\/a> 6417 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115, (800) 620-6395<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p><strong>Attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sporting venues and arenas:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Safeco Field \u2013 home of the Mariners&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/mariners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">www.mlb.com\/mariners<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Qwest Field, \u2013 home to the Seahawks!&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seahawks.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.seahawks.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Places to visit:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Alki Beach &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/usa\/seattle\/travel-tips-and-articles\/a-guide-to-seattles-alki-beach\/40625c8c-8a11-5710-a052-1479d2768778\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.alkibeach.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Discovery Park &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/parks\/allparks\/discovery-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discovery Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Pike Place Market &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pikeplacemarket.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.pikeplacemarket.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Seattle Center &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattlecenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.seattlecenter.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Woodland Park Zoo &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.zoo.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Space Needle &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spaceneedle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.spaceneedle.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Take a ferry ride&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsdot.wa.gov\/ferries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">https:\/\/www.wsdot.wa.gov\/ferries\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Theater:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li>Seattle Repertory Theatre &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattlerep.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.seattlerep.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Seattle Symphony &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattlesymphony.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">https:\/\/www.seattlesymphony.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The 5th Avenue Theatre &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.5thavenuetheatre.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.5thavenuetheatre.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Paramount Theatre &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparamount.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.theparamount.net\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For those patients visiting Downey Plastic Surgery from out of town, we welcome you to Seattle! 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