Outdoor spaces are popular in Renton among both tourists and locals. Some lovely spots to look at while you're visiting include the Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, the Cedar River Park, and the Cedar River Trail.
When to Visit Renton, WA
Washington state is known for being rainy, so if that's something you want to avoid then head to Renton during July and August. In nearby Seattle you'll find lots of festivals during the summer. Unfortunately, tourism increases during summer so finding good hotel deals will be harder.
To get a better room rate while still enjoying good weather, visit Renton on a weekday in September. Kids will be in school, leaving the tourists limited mostly to the weekends for Washington visits. You'll probably be able to find a discount on a Renton hotel in winter, but it does get rather cold, which isn't always pleasant when combined with the rain.
Below is a chart of the current pricing seasonality of hotels and motels in Renton, WA:
Renton by Star Rating
Below we've posted 3 graphs demonstrating mean nightly cost patterns by star rating class in Renton, WA. You can use these charts to evaluate the least expensive months to book in Renton for your upcoming travels.
Luxury Hotel Options in Renton, WA
4 Star Average Prices: $138.46
Stay five miles from Renton in SeaTac at the 3 1/2-star Coast Gateway Hotel. You'll arrive on their free airport transportation and chat with the concierge about the best things to do in Renton as you check in. In the evening, dine at the hotel's restaurant, then have a nightcap at the bar before turning in. When you wake up, a quick trip to the fitness facility as you use the free Wi-Fi to listen to your favorite tunes on your smartphone helps to wake you up. Then you'll grab complimentary breakfast before heading out to start your day.
Get an upscale hotel experience when you stay at the Springhill Suites by Marriott, Seattle South-Renton. Create the perfect recipe for sleeping well by swimming a few laps in the indoor pool, soaking in the spa tub, then sinking into your pillowtop bed. Check the news on the free Wi-Fi in the morning as you enjoy your free complimentary breakfast while you sit by the lobby fireplace, or stop by the convenience store on your way out. If you have a lot of driving to do, ask about the available limo and town car service to help you get around.
At the Larkspur Landing Renton - An All-Suite Hotel, you'll stay in a three-star property with spacious rooms and common areas that look like they belong in an upscale home design magazine. Eat your free breakfast by the lobby fireplace, or sit in the library for a quiet morning of reading. Free grocery shopping service will stock your room's kitchen without you having to leave the premises. Free airport transportation and a free area shuttle get you around the Renton area easily. You can also engage the limo and town car services.
All three properties offer in-room accessibility. In addition, Springhill Suites and Larkspur Landing offer accessible bathrooms and roll-in showers.
Affordable Options in Renton, WA
3 Star Average Prices: $131.87
The most affordable options in the Renton area are actually in nearby SeaTac and Tukwila, Washington. These locations are less than five miles from Renton's city center, though, so you'll be a quick drive away from Renton at a hotel that fits your budget.
The Motel 6 Seattle South is located a little over five miles from Renton in SeaTac, and is just a quick drive on the highway away from Renton. Expect room rates below $70 a night, depending on when and how you book. You'll save extra money when you bring your kids 17 and under, since they stay for free in your room using existing bedding. Pets are welcome, the property offers guest laundry facilities, and unlimited Wi-Fi is $4.95. This property offers in-room accessibility.
When you stay at Americas Best Value Inn & Suites - Tukwila/Sea Tac Airport, you'll be just two and a half miles from the airport, and three and a half miles from Renton. If you qualify for AAA or AARP rates, you'll be able to find room rates around $85 per night. The property offers an outdoor seasonal pool with sun loungers, a picnic area, a sauna, free Wi-Fi, and free breakfast.
Choose the Motel 6 Seattle Airport in SeaTac to be just five miles from Renton and right next to the airport. Laundry facilities, a garden, and a pet policy are a few of the amenities you'll find at this property. They also offer in-room accessibility.