From what I have read all the local hotels in the SEA airport area are 3-star at best.

We have an 8:40 AM flight SEA-KOA on a Saturday and will be arriving at SEA the evening before.

We were considering staying at the Fairmont, is this do-able with the taxi ride to the airport? If it is less than a 20 minute drive or so we might choose there. Luxury and snob appeal are not important to use but a quiet, safe, comfortable, completely dark room with proper temperature control is.

The best alternative seemed to be the Hilton at the airport. We were considering cheaping out and pricelineing a 3-star at the airport but there seems to be the risk of getting some undesirable properties like the Red Lion balanced against the chance of getting a more decent place like the Hilton or Doubletree for $40.00 or so.

Any advice on this would be appreciated.