When is the best time to go to Ruston?

The best time to visit Ruston is during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is consistently pleasant and ideal for outdoor activities. During this period, you can expect warm, sunny days with average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C. This weather is great for enjoying Ruston Way, a scenic waterfront promenade stretching along Commencement Bay, offering stunning views of Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. It's also prime time for exploring Point Defiance Park, one of the largest urban parks in the United States, which features botanical gardens, walking trails, and a zoo. Families will particularly enjoy Ruston in the summer. The mild weather allows for full days spent at Point Defiance Park, where children can explore the zoo and aquarium, or play on the beaches along Ruston Way. The long daylight hours mean more time for outdoor adventures and family picnics by the water. Couples looking for a relaxing getaway will also find summer ideal. You can enjoy romantic strolls along the waterfront, dine at the many restaurants with bay views, or take a leisurely ferry ride from Point Defiance to nearby Vashon Island.

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A hotel with a neon sign, outdoor seating, and a storefront with a neon sign.

1. The Belltown Inn

37.2 km from Ruston

Tamara

CA $199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A tall, white heater with a metal grill, a wooden fence, and a view of the water.

2. Mediterranean Inn

37.8 km from Ruston

Ricardo

CA $228 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel entrance with a neon sign, a covered walkway, and a parking area.

3. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma, 7.5 km from Ruston

Darrell

CA $188 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, bar stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

4. Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

36.8 km from Ruston

Sandra

CA $278 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

The Executive Hotel Pacific entrance with a brick facade, a red awning, and potted plants.

5. Executive Hotel Pacific

36.7 km from Ruston

David

CA $194 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

6. Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA

36.9 km from Ruston

Dianne

CA $240 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, large windows, and a high ceiling with hanging lights.

7. Hyatt Regency Seattle

37.4 km from Ruston

Cindy

CA $319 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A restaurant with large windows, multiple tables, and chairs.

8. Mayflower Park Hotel

37.1 km from Ruston

Sarah

CA $229 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern cafe with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central bar area.

9. citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

36.1 km from Ruston

Rachelle

CA $203 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola.

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

21.8 km from Ruston

Aida

CA $150 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern kitchen with a curved island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a variety of kitchen appliances.

11. The Paramount Hotel

37.3 km from Ruston

Ya-Chen

CA $244 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large chandelier.

12. Coast Gateway Hotel

22.2 km from Ruston

Donna

CA $170 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern lobby with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a red accent chair. There is a bookshelf and a sign that says "Enjoy".

13. Hotel Max

37.3 km from Ruston

Adolfo

CA $252 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lounge with wicker furniture, a wooden table, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

14. Renaissance Seattle Hotel

36.7 km from Ruston

Christopher

CA $267 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A spacious room with a large fireplace, two leather sofas with blue cushions, and a patterned carpet.

15. The Arctic Club Seattle

36.4 km from Ruston

Monte

CA $310 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A spacious lobby with a central chandelier, escalators, and a patterned carpet.

16. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Eastside, 10.3 km from Ruston

Keisha Howe

CA $280 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and chairs.

17. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 7.7 km from Ruston

Tanner

CA $214 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, large windows offering views of the outdoors, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

18. The INN at Gig Harbor

5.7 km from Ruston

Joseph

CA $200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, and two lamps.

19. Warwick Seattle

37.2 km from Ruston

Donald

CA $224 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern living room with a round dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a large abstract painting on the wall, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.

20. The Boylston Hotel Capitol Hill

37.7 km from Ruston

Naji Emile

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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Where to stay in Ruston

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Downtown Tacoma

In the central business district, this thriving museum and university area boasts attractions like the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. Explore historic sites such as Old City Hall Building and Union Station, while enjoying the revived retail and dining scene.

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A waterfront with a pier, a house, and a red boat.

North End

If you're spending some time in North End, Job Carr Cabin Museum and Puget Sound Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.

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A snow-capped mountain with a full moon in the sky and a cityscape in the foreground.

South Tacoma

While you're in South Tacoma, take in top sights like Tacoma Mall and jump on the metro at South 25th Street Station to see more of the city.

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A modern architectural structure with a glass facade and a metallic overhang.

New Tacoma

If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Museum of Glass and hop on the metro to see more the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.

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A coastal city with a prominent snow-capped mountain in the background.

West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Cinemark Century Point Ruston.

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Top Ruston Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle

10/10 Excellent

"Staff is excellent. Price is fair."

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Disappointed that hot tub was not working. Security said that it’s been a couple weeks. Used the shuttle A LOT to get to and from the airport for the light rail. Many eateries within an easy walk. Lots of trees and plants gave a nice ambiance. Adequate elevators so no/little wait time to get up or down. Yummy cookies and water refill station a nice touch! We were on a redeye and was able to get an early check-in which was absolutely wonderful"

Hotels in Ruston, Tacoma

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Our top choices for Ruston hotels

1. The Belltown Inn

2. Mediterranean Inn

3. Hotel Murano

4. Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown by IHG

5. Executive Hotel Pacific

6. Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA

7. Hyatt Regency Seattle

8. Mayflower Park Hotel

9. citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

11. The Paramount Hotel

12. Coast Gateway Hotel

13. Hotel Max

14. Renaissance Seattle Hotel

15. The Arctic Club Seattle

16. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

17. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

18. The INN at Gig Harbor

19. Warwick Seattle

20. The Boylston Hotel Capitol Hill

Where to stay in Ruston

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Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle

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