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As a gal-on-the-go, we like the hotel's free Wi-Fi and Dell laptop loaners. You never know when the mood may strike to multi-task over al fresco cocktails. It happens. The location is also within convenient walking distance of Kirkland’s marina, shops, bars, galleries and restaurants, making it one of our favorite impromptu overnight getaways from Seattle.

Much of the produce served at Trellis, like the Two Hour Salad, comes straight from Scheehser’s garden – this no fuss salad puts store-bought bagged versions to shame. We liked his Pan Seared Petaluma Free Range Chicken – simple, comfort food perfection, served with fresh rosemary, garlic, pistou mashed potatoes and French green beans. During warmer weather, book a patio table for some of the best people watching (and eats) on the Eastside.

Rates at The Heathman start at $265 a night.