The 'Grand Dame' architecture—Italian Renaissance bones that make modern glass boxes look cheap
The indoor heated pool—a rare, glass-enclosed sanctuary in rainy Seattle
Shuckers Oyster Bar—one of the few hotel restaurants locals actually frequent
Ringkasan Cepat: A stunning historic shell that occasionally struggles to hide its age behind a $38 resort fee.
Ditinjau oleh @sb.beautyadvisor: I felt like royalty staying here. The historic architecture is stunning, and the lobby bar has such a cool, buzzing energy at night. If you want a Seattle stay that feels grand and sophisticated, this is absolutely the spot. Don't miss the staircase photo op!
Tamu yang Menginap Di Sini Mengatakan
The hype
Travelers adore the lobby's opulence and the staff's old-school professionalism.
Reality check
The 'classic' charm sometimes translates to small bathrooms, low water pressure, and noisy heating units.
You appreciate heavy drapes, chandeliers, and high tea
You need a proper lap pool (42 feet) to survive the Seattle drizzle
You're traveling with a dog (they treat pets like royalty, for a fee)
Kebersihan & Pemeliharaan
8.5
Housekeeping: Daily service is standard. Most guests report 'sparkling' rooms, but missed dust on high moldings is a common historic hotel trait.
Bathroom hygiene: Generally immaculate marble. One recent audit found a complaint about 'hair on the futon' and 'mold in the fridge' in a suite, but this is the exception, not the rule.
Maintenance: The weak link. Reports of peeling wallpaper in corners and the aforementioned noisy HVAC units drag this score down.
Linens & towels: High marks here. Plush, heavy towels and crisp Egyptian cotton sheets.
Odors & scents: Lobby smells of expensive floral arrangements; older rooms can have a faint 'vintage' (musty) scent if windows haven't been opened.
Sleepability™
7.5SENYAP
SENYAP
0-4BISING
4-7.5SEDANG
7.5-10SENYAP
Sirens and street noise on University St side
Rattling HVAC units in older rooms
Hallway noise due to large gaps under heavy doors
Sebelum Anda memesan
Hal yang perlu diketahui
The 'Urban Experience Fee' includes wifi, gym access, and a sparkling wine sabering class (seriously)
The main entrance is on University St, but it's a one-way valet loop that gets jammed
You can text the concierge for almost anything—they are incredibly responsive
Apa yang harus dibawa
Swimsuit — the pool is actually worth using
Dress shoes — the lobby bar and The George demand a bit of effort
Earplugs — just in case you get a 4th-floor room facing the street
Genie Kamar
Pilihan terbaik
Deluxe Executive Suite (Room 342/344 series) — sliding doors separate living area, great for families
Corner Rooms — slightly more square footage and dual-aspect light
Kamar yang harus dihindari
Lower floors facing University Street (bus and siren noise)
Standard 'Fairmont' rooms if you have more than two suitcases (320 sq ft is tight)
Genie Permintaan Kamar – salin & tempel
“I'd love a quiet room on a high floor, away from the elevator. If available, a renovated room with a verified modern HVAC unit would be appreciated to avoid temperature issues.”
FAQ & Tips Tersembunyi
Semua yang perlu Anda ketahui sebelum memesan.
Is the pool open year-round?
Yes, it's a heated indoor pool (82°F) enclosed in a glass solarium. Open 6am-10pm.
How much is parking really?
Brace yourself: Valet is ~$65-81/night. Self-parking at the Olympic Garage (corner of 5th & Seneca) is ~$45-56/night.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, for a $75 fee per stay. Weight limit is officially 40lbs, but they are often flexible if you call ahead.
Does the hotel have AC?
Yes, but it's a frequent complaint. The older systems can struggle to cool rooms down quickly in summer or get stuck 'on' in winter.
Is breakfast included?
No. Expect to pay ~$30-40 per person at The George, or grab a cheaper pastry at the 4th Ave Espresso Bar.
How far is Pike Place Market?
A 10-minute downhill walk. The walk back is a 15-minute uphill hike.
Tips Insider
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The 'Founders Club' is a speakeasy hidden behind a bookcase in the lobby—ask a bellman, don't just wander looking for it.
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Skip the hotel breakfast and walk 5 mins to Monorail Espresso for the best coffee in the city.
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The 'Urban Experience Fee' includes a daily sparkling wine toast at 5pm in The George—go claim your free bubbles.
5 hal yang perlu Anda tahu sebelum pergi
💡The elevators are beautiful but slow; factor in an extra 5 minutes during checkout.
💡The 'city view' often just means looking at the office building across the street.
💡Room service uses a lot of plastic wrap and disposable containers, which feels cheap for the price.
💡The gym has Peloton bikes, but they are often hogged during the morning rush.
💡There is a secret 'honeybee hotel' on the roof producing honey for the cocktails.
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