Silver Cloud Hotel Pointruston, TacomaSilver Cloud Hotel Pointruston in Tacoma, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 3 of 12 hotels we score in Tacoma. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction. Rooms from about $260 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Silver Cloud Hotel at Point Ruston is a four-star hotel and spa on the north Tacoma waterfront, looking out over Puget Sound, Commencement Bay and Mount Rainier. Guestrooms have water views, 55-inch TVs, microwaves and refrigerators, and the building adds a rooftop pool and hot tub, spa services, a fitness centre, garden and sun terrace, with à la carte breakfast available. Families are welcome, and parking, valet and room service are on offer. Reviews praise the rooms, food and friendly staff, though some guests report slow or inconsistent service at times. Rates start around $260 a night. It suits travellers wanting a waterfront base near Tacoma's Ruston Way attractions rather than downtown Seattle.What stands out

Rooftop pool and hot tub

Water and mountain views

Friendly, well-reviewed staff

Spa and fitness facilities

Watch out for

Some reports of slow service

Rates start around $260

Better-scored in Tacoma

Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma, Tacoma: 3.6 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $216 a night. Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma sits on the Puget Sound shoreline at Point Ruston, about two miles north of downtown Tacoma's business and museum district.

Best Western Plus South Tacoma Hotel, Tacoma: 3.3 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $126 a night. Located on South Hosmer Street in Tacoma, this hotel sits near the Tacoma Mall and provides easy access to Interstate 5.