Hotels in Seattle - near needle or Pikes Place? (or elsewhere)?
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For what it is worth, we ended up booking the Springhill Suites on Yale, kind of east downtown. Not exactly in the center of things, but the price, space and amenities appear to be good. Granted, it won't be as snazzy as some of the more central hotels, but price includes bkfst and wifi, and it has a pool (important for the kids). There is an hourly shuttle to points of interest.
By the way, why is it the more you spend on a hotel the more likely you will have to pay for wifi?!
By the way, why is it the more you spend on a hotel the more likely you will have to pay for wifi?!
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yup, that point vexes me as well. And I won't pay for the wifi.... I just go for the high end hotels if I get an incredible deal on it via Priceline. Some like the Marriott have free wifi in the lobby.
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(compumom) 1st Avenue is a VERY busy street with traffic, Metro busses, etc. Honestly I wouldn't pick either of those.
I'll suggest what I always do when the question comes, Mayflower Park or the Warwick.
I'll suggest what I always do when the question comes, Mayflower Park or the Warwick.
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Between the two I'd probably go with the Inn at the Market, mainly because it's closer to most of the tourist attractions (by a couple of blocks) compared to the Hotel 1000. Hotel 1000 is very new, so probably well insulated etc. so I don't know that noise would be a big problem. There's (free) bus service at the door, so good connections all over town.
Maybe they'll upgrade you to a sound view room at the Inn; otherwise I'd say it's a push - newer hotel (1000) v. more convenient location but less desirable room (Inn.)
Maybe they'll upgrade you to a sound view room at the Inn; otherwise I'd say it's a push - newer hotel (1000) v. more convenient location but less desirable room (Inn.)
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My experience when I stayed at Hotel 1000 was that the lower rooms facing First Avenue (I believe I was on the 5th floor or so) are quite noisy--I was surprised at that given its a newer hotel but the bus passing by for instance sounded like it was in the room with me ;-). Great bathrooms though and I otherwise enjoyed the hotel, but if I were to stay there again, I'd get a room on the back of the hotel.
I love the Inn at the Market and being right at the Market but generally the rooms facing First would have the same issue (noise).
I love the Inn at the Market and being right at the Market but generally the rooms facing First would have the same issue (noise).
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Did you try the Andra, the new Four Seasons or the Fairmont Olympic? The latter has been offering astoundingly low rates this summer for at least some dates (although you do have to prepay).
I think the Hotel 1000 only goes up to 12 floors or so in the building it's in--the rest of the building is condos. So you might want to ask how "high up" is high up.
I think the Hotel 1000 only goes up to 12 floors or so in the building it's in--the rest of the building is condos. So you might want to ask how "high up" is high up.
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I don't know if I can cancel now. It's 47 hours away and I think I'm one hour past the cancel time. Sigh...
I love the location of Inn at Market with a city view room, but should I love the view from 1000 and the cost of almost $100 more? Walking is a chore for me, bad feet. Location is important. Not sure what to do!
I love the location of Inn at Market with a city view room, but should I love the view from 1000 and the cost of almost $100 more? Walking is a chore for me, bad feet. Location is important. Not sure what to do!
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KEEP the Inn at the Market!! It'll be OK. Especially on the 8th floor, should help mitigate any street noise/views. Can't beat the location.
(that said) I have stayed at the Warwick Hotel myself, as have friends and co-workers, so for me a posted "review" wouldn't have changed my mind.
(that said) I have stayed at the Warwick Hotel myself, as have friends and co-workers, so for me a posted "review" wouldn't have changed my mind.
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Sorry in advance for going off topic, but since there appear to be a number of people here who know the city... We are renting a 5BR house in Capitol Hill near 13th & Mercer next month (only place big enough we could find) for a week and have rented a car. Just wanted any input on bus vs. driving to downtown (will definatelty drive to Nat'l parks), any finds close to "home", events, etc. Ages are 49/49 couple , 73, 23, and 22.