We don't do the Hotel parking, but opt for 24 hour access paid lots, like Standard pkg lot. The rates are cheaper and you can come and go as you like. Last year I think we did Standard at 7th and Pike - no problems. We pay for an entire week as we are there for a week, so there is a bit a savings there. Didn't see any suspicious activity, much nicer cars than ours parked in the lot. Took all valuables and shopping bags out. Seemed there was always an attendant. We had a hatchback and we parked it backwards, so that our hatch door was abutted against the wall - don't know why, but it felt safer. We came in very late a few times - no trouble. The valet thing is pricey, esp. adding in the tips. We were at the Sheraton and the garage was just a minute walk away. Here is one website that helps - there are other ones a bit easier to navigate too: http://seattle.bestparking.com/#1 Here's another website map that you can click on the flags and get rates. Honestly, I don't remember which lot we used but it was across the street east of the Cheescake Factory possibly Union Square garage? Anway, even though this link says Grand Hyatt parking, it shows most all downtown garages and you can click them for more info: http://en.parkopedia.com/parking/garage/7t.../98101/seattle/