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Inn at the Market

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At a Glance

    Pros

  • outstanding views from most rooms and roof deck
  • steps from Pike Place Market
  • small and serene
  • complimentary town-car service for Downtown locations

    Cons

  • little common space
  • not much in the way of amenities
  • a full renovation should take place in early 2011, so some rooms may be unavailable

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Inn at the Market Review

From its heart-stopping views and comfortable rooms to its fabulous location and amazing fifth-floor deck perched above Puget Sound, the Inn at the Market is a place you'll want to visit again and again. The inn is well known locally and abroad for friendly, helpful service and excellent room service from French charmer Café Campagne and Northwest gastropub Bacco. Foodies, romantics, and nearly everyone in between will love the inn's prime location just off Pike Place Market, as well as the simple, sophisticated guest rooms with Tempur-Pedic beds, Northwest art, and bright, spacious bathrooms. Rooms are differentiated by the types of views they offer. You certainly won't be disappointed with the Partial Water View rooms—some have small sitting areas arranged in front of the windows. The four Deluxe Water View rooms—with glorious sundecks—are really spectacular, though. Even if you have to settle for a City Side room (a good deal even in high season), you can enjoy uninterrupted water views from the fifth-floor garden deck.

    Hotel Amenities

  • 63 rooms, 7 suites.
  • 3 restaurants, parking.
  • Rooms have: safe, Wi-Fi.
  • Credit cards accepted.

Member Reviews

  • masylvan, from Washington DC area
    11/11/09

    I recently had opportunity to stay at Inn at the Market. I can vouch for an excellent location--with Pike Place Market at your door and views of the bay. However, a good hotel must stand for something other than its location--and this one, in my personal experience, does not.

    My memory of what was otherwise a pleasant stay at the hotel was extremely tarnished when upon returning home I realized that a valuable piece of jewelry had been stolen from my luggage, presumably by a member of the hotel staff.

    I realized that I would not recover the jewelry, but I nevertheless immediately contacted the manager of the hotel, Mr. David Watkins, hoping for a gesture of good will on his part, perhaps credit back to my account for one night of my stay, or even the full amount. Instead of ANY gesture of good will, or attention to PR matters large or small, Mr. Watkins shared that he would be investigating the matter with his staff. Wonderful, I thought--how naive! Did he actually believe that one of the staff would confess to theft? He concluded his communication with me by letting me know that "he was not able to prove" the my item was taken at the hotel (not the point, really) and that I could contact the police.

    That was it--no offer of any compensation, no offer of credit. Nothing to show that Mr. Watkins took his position as GM and representative of this establishment seriously.

    I have stayed in numerous hotels of 4 and 5 star quality the world over, and my experience with management at the Inn at the Market was the first I have EVER experienced of this kind. Hotels, even the boutique versions, usually understand the importance of good will, PR, and the value of a customer's experience--or lack thereof. Having been met with not much but casual indifference in Mr. Watkins, as well as theft, I cannot recommend this hotel to anyone that values integrity in a hotel staff and high quality customer service. I feel sure a better response could have been received from a Hampton Inn.

    My next stay in Seattle will be at the Four Seasons--also offering the same excellent location, beautiful views, a step away from the Market as well as the beautiful Seattle Art Museum, and with a fantastic wine bar on street level and just adjacent. Other recommendations for the area: Alexis Hotel and Hotel Monaco.

    Ratings details: Room: 3 | Atmosphere: 3 | Service: 1 | Value: 4
  • susan5270, from Cape May, NJ
    10/17/08

    wonderful hotel, great views, lovely experience!

    Ratings details: Room: 5 | Atmosphere: 5 | Service: 5 | Value: 4
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