Enjoy a Weekend Getaway of Food, Fun, and Luxury in Bellevue

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Enjoy a moms' weekend getaway in Bellevue, WA! Read more about our FUNtastic experience full of activities, food, and luxury.

This Moms' Weekend Getaway in Bellevue, WA, post was written by family travel expert Marcie Cheung. It contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase something from one of my affiliate links, I may earn a small commission that goes back into maintaining this blog.

Raring to go on a weekend getaway? When everything feels tense or stressful, a number of best weekend getaways come to mind.

I could imagine a romantic weekend with my husband along the beach and the salty sea air, riding on fishing boats, or going wine tasting - if only they're easily accessible. Or pretend to be history buffs and go to museums and art galleries with classic and contemporary art, or walk through cobblestone streets.

A weekend getaway could also be a five-hour drive for some outdoor recreation to enjoy the great outdoors, trek hiking trails, or go horseback riding. Then, you can enjoy a quiet cabin or bed and breakfast and enjoy being chill.

Another great idea that I'm always thankful for is spending a whole weekend with my fellow moms. Read along to learn how we (fellow moms) enjoy a long weekend trip and why you, as a mom, deserve one, too!

Moms' Weekend Getaway

Have you found your village? You know, the people you can turn to for strength during a tough time. The people you text late at night because you remember something funny you forgot to tell them. The friends who know to pack extra snacks in case your kids want some, too. The ladies you want to hang with at a moms' weekend getaway.

I'm lucky enough to have several villages. One of my most important villages has been my PEPS group. Having a group like this makes it easy for me to spend quality time away from the kids (sorry, kids, but momma needs some not-so-alone time.)

We met when our firstborn babies were just a few months old, and we had no idea what we were doing. Now, we're parents of preschoolers, and I honestly don't know how I would have managed without this group of incredible women.

Over the past two years, we've coordinated three Moms' weekend getaways. The first one was in Wenatchee, WA, and the second was in Portland, OR.

While those were awesome trips, we realized that we spent a lot of time driving to those destinations—precious hours that could have been spent drinking, eating, or napping.

So, we decided that Bellevue, WA, would be the ultimate spot for our third Moms' weekend getaway.

Swanky Digs

W Bellevue

The W Bellevue opened in July 2017 at the New Lincoln Square. It has an ultra-modern vibe and features Bellevue's hippest speakeasy, Civility and Unrest.

They also have a DJ who plays in the Living Room Bar, next to the lobby. And James Beard Award Winner Chef Jason Wilson has his farmhouse restaurant The Lakehouse at W Bellevue.

The design of this hotel is really beautiful. There are lots of pockets of places for people just to hang out and relax. Our favorite area was The Library. They have couches and tons of books/games. It was a great place to chat before figuring out where to eat. Plus, they had awesome chairs!

What we loved

We were able to get adjoining Cozy rooms that each had 2 queen beds. We propped the adjoining doors open, and it felt like we were in a luxury suite! Definitely the perfect set-up for a Moms' weekend getaway.

The wallpaper in the bathroom was bold and super fun! There were super comfy window seats/couches, that were perfect for hanging out and chatting. There was plenty of room for our luggage and winter coats. The shower is HUGE! And there's a Nespresso machine.

And the fact that we could walk to great restaurants and shopping is a major perk of the W Bellevue. It made it easy for us to run up leftover food and shopping bags to our room before continuing on to other activities. It also allowed us to rest and relax while contemplating our next move.

What we didn't love

The W Bellevue is a bit tricky to find. The lobby is on the second floor, almost hidden around the corner from the elevator. Thankfully, there were tons of staff members eager to direct us.

Unfortunately, the hotel does not pop up on GPS (as of Nov 5, 2017.) That means we had to meet our Uber driver at Wild Ginger (next to the W Hotel) in order for him to find us.

We also tried to get pizza delivered but had to cancel when they couldn't figure out where we were located (even with the correct address.) I'm guessing this is a temporary problem, but it's a problem nonetheless.

There were also a few "quirky" things about our hotel room. While we loved the large size of the rooms, it felt a bit like the shower was in the middle of the room. That was a bit awkward for a Mom's weekend getaway set-up.

Large wood doors provided privacy while showering; however, if someone opened the room door, anyone walking in the hallway could see someone showering. A giant 3-panel mirror faced the shower.

Food

Cantinetta

We kicked off our Moms' weekend getaway by dining out at Cantinetta in Old Bellevue. Holy moly, the ambiance here is lovely! There are little white lights on the street and inside has candles. We felt like we were in a movie!

Cantinetta specializes in hand-made pasta, so that's what we ordered. The noodles were light and springy, and we all ate more than we had expected. The menu changes seasonally. They also have two locations in Seattle.

Wild Ginger

Most of us have dined at Wild Ginger in Seattle many times. They cater to The Triple Door and are known for their Asian-fusion food. I usually order seafood, and it's pretty tasty.

We tried out Wild Ginger's new weekend dim sum brunch. We ordered one of everything. Most items came with two or three pieces, which we cut up to share. Definitely not my favorite dim sum place.

My family does dim sum every once in a while from Chinese restaurants. This was definitely a different version of dim sum than I'm used to. The flavors and textures didn't hit the mark for me.

But, the stand-out dish was the chow fun with house-made noodles. The flavors were on point!

Cyprus Lounge & Wine Bar

We had a late evening appetizer dinner at Cyprus Lounge & Wine Bar at the Westin Bellevue. The quality of the food was much better than we expected for a hotel lounge. The garlic fries and aioli were super tasty and easy to share. We tried several items and they were all great!

Girls' Weekend Activities

The Bellevue Collection

It's kind of a tradition on our Moms' Weekend to go shopping when do weekend getaways.

One of the main reasons we chose to stay at the W Hotel was because it's part of The Bellevue Collection. The Bellevue Collection consists of several blocks of shopping, dining, lodging and entertainment.

One of the highlights for half our group was getting fitted for bras at Nordstrom. And after finding our correct size and brands that fit, we were able to find additional bras at the new Nordstrom Rack on clearance!

Full disclosure: we may have visited Nordstrom Rack 3 times during our 2-night stay since it was right next to our hotel!

Starbucks at The Lodge

As Moms, we can't get enough coffee. The Starbucks at The Lodge was recently renovated, and they feature several drink options that are only available at a handful of stores.

We opted to try their cold brew flights. Since there were 6 of us, we shared 2 flights. Each flight came with 4 drink samples.

Our barista was so friendly and she took the time to explain each cold brew option to us.

After trying all of them, the clear winner for us was the Bellevue Chai. It was frothy and creamy, like a dirty chai milkshake. It's the kind of drink you won't stop thinking about.

Truce Spa

I've been a fan of Truce Spa at the Westin Bellevue for years. It's next door to the W Bellevue and it's one of the most relaxing spas I've experienced. It was a nice way to start our morning.

I recommend calling them a week or two prior so they can confirm your appointment. They sometimes have limited staffing.

Cinemark Reserve

We were really excited to check out the new Cinemark Reserve at Bellevue Square. This is not to be confused with the Cinemark at Lincoln Square, also in Downtown Bellevue.

The Cinemark Reserve is a 21+ theater with reserved seating and dining options.

Since we were on a Moms' weekend getaway, it was only fitting that we watch A Bad Mom's Christmas! We were able to order our tickets and choose our seats easily online. Then, I just typed in my confirmation number and printed the tickets at the theater.

Inside, we loved the reclined chairs and foot rests. They also are heated! We were able to order drinks and snacks quickly during the previews. Since it's a new theater, everything felt pretty clean and we're excited to go back again.

Thanks to W Bellevue for the media rate. All opinions are my own.

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